With just under two weeks left to go, 227 participants from 35 countries have signed up to attend the 6th International Wood Fibre Resources and Trade Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 8-10. Source: Timberbiz
NF McDonnell and Sons sawmilling operation will send its first regular export shipment to South East Asia following a $2m upgrade of its facilities. Source: The Border Watch
Wood Naturally Better is the Principal Sponsor of WOOD: art design architecture, a two year touring exhibition developed by Adelaide’s Jam Factory in collaboration with the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Source: Wood Naturally Better
Tasmania's Upper House has made little progress in furthering the forest peace deal legislation, with the most recent debate shelved after only three hours. Source: ABC
A novel degradable plastic could dramatically improve the efficiency of native tree revegetation from seed in marginal low rainfall areas, which typically give low germination and establishment. Source: Timberbiz
Lumber prices hit an eight-year high last week, thanks in large part to the US housing market thawing out after a long deep freeze and rising overseas demand. Source: MSN Money
A National People’s Congress member has highlighted the dire situation of China's deforestation during a parliamentary meeting, saying that the country produces as many as 80 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year. Source: South China Morning Post