New biomass technologies from around the world will be on display for the first time at AUSTimber.

Representatives from major international companies were in Western Australia this week to inspect biomass developments as the state continues plans to create a viable renewable energy sector.

RESEARCH FROM Switzerland holds the key to “more efficient” timber plantations, claims research and analysis consultancy, Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

SCOTLAND has the smallest amount of forest in public ownership of any country in Europe. The vast majority of forestry in Scotland is in the possession of a small number of landed estates, with many of the owners living abroad.

FOR THE first time Combilift Australia coupled with Adaptalift Hyster will be exhibiting at AUSTimber 2012 in Mount Gambier, 29-31 March. Visit Combilift Australia on stand S19 in the outdoor area where there will be various products on show designed and built specifically for the tim

With more than 50 hectares in the ground and another 35 hectares in the preparation stages, the Re-forest.net project is well on its way to establishing 180 hectares of commercial plantation in south east Queensland by June 2013.

The CEO of peak industry body Timber Queensland has blamed the Queensland Government for failing to provide adequate support for flood-hit businesses in the state.

World Forestry day has been a major event on the forestry calendar since the concept emerged at the General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971.