Daily Timber News

The US to fuel Europe’s need for biomass

In Europe governments are trying to reduce fossil-fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions. Under pressure, some of the Continent's coal-burning power plants are switching to wood but Europe doesn't have enough forests for fuel. So they are sourcing it where forests are bigger and restrictions fewer. Source: WSJ (External link)

Fair Dinkum Conservation to Help Possum

The announcement by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, The Hon. Ryan Smith to establish a Leadbeaters Possum Advisory Group is a positive step forward for both the biodiversity and economic needs of timber communities, according to Friends of Forestry (FoF). Source: Timberbiz

Scion invention extended by Sonae

Crown Research Institute Scion and global wood processor Sonae Industria Group signed an agreement to extend Sonae Industria’s exclusive “Woodforce” licence to commercialise a wood fibre technology for polymer reinforcement. Source: Timberbiz

Forest Industry Council celebrates growth

Promoting log truck safety, awarding three forestry training grants and taking part in the ‘Festival of the Falling Leaf’ are among the achievements highlighted at the Forest Industry Council’s (FIC) Annual General Meeting. Source: Timberbiz

NZ Renewable Energy Bill

New Zealand’s Bioenergy Association supports the introduction of legislation that encourages bioenergy for the production of electricity, as it will provide employment and economic growth for rural areas. Source: Timberbiz

Greenheart NZ lifts annual harvest by 60%

Greenheart NZ Forestry, the Northland forester whose ultimate owner shifted from failed Sino-Forest Corp to a Cayman Islands based company this year, has lifted its annual harvest by 60% and sales by 35%, its 2012 accounts show. Source: Scoop Independent News

OneFortyOne Plantations management team

Forestry group OneFortyOne Plantations (OFO) has finalised its Australian management team with the appointment of its chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO). Source: Timberbiz

US must review bioenergy laws to fuel biomass use

In order to keep pace with demand for renewable energy, forest management policy in the US must change to address environmental sustainability issues, according to an article by a University of Illinois expert in bioenergy law. Source: Phys Org (External link)