The Asia Pacific Forest Industries Climate Change conference is a major international meeting of leaders and decision makers of the forestry industry – Government, enterprises, and trade unions – from Australia, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America and the USA.

Leading plantation manager Great Southern Limited has developed a Student Support Program to assist university students studying forestry.

Australia’s forest industry has taken a significant step towards greater industry unity, with major industry representative groups merging under a new structure for the National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI).

Contrary to the totally inaccurate headline in last week's Australian Financial Review story, investors in forestry managed investment schemes are not in danger of losing the tax deductibility of their investments.

A new study of the impacts of various rural land uses on water resources has challenged assumptions that plantation forestry is causing reductions in catchment water flows.

Larger than usual, exquisite rich, dark jarrah slabs and ideal weather conditions are set to make the next Forest Products Commission (FPC) timber products auction a must for all wood enthusiasts.

Australia's design professionals and builders are increasingly identifying timber as a material of choice for construction projects.

This year's Frame Australia Conference will mark 10 years since the inaugural gathering.