Protecting the timber industry and Koalas
19 October 2017
As senior manager at the Forestry Corporation, Mr Dean Kearney manages logging and timber harvesting for native forests and eucalyptus plantations across New South Wales. Source: ABC News The organisation has come under criticism from former Labor environment minister Bob Debus and en
Continue Reading →Northern Iwi want more investment in timber
19 October 2017
New Zealand’s northern iwi welcome a call to re-establish a Forestry Service, saying more investment should be put into processing the wood. Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters has revealed one of New Zealand First’s priorities for coalition talks is the future of forestry,
Continue Reading →Business model for boosting wood stocks using farms
19 October 2017
Researchers funded by timber companies and the Federal Government plan to create new business models to boost Australia’s wood stocks, using farmland. Source: The Weekly Times But the sector’s chequered history with investment models, and lack of clear government policy means gaining
Continue Reading →Barrabup Forest assessment sparks further debate
19 October 2017
WA Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said the release of the Barrabup Forest assessment report marked the end of the review process, despite concerns warning against the new procedure used to identify old growth. Source: Busselton Mail Documents, requested by South West MP Diane Eve
Continue Reading →World first DNA forest feat by NZ scientists
19 October 2017
A world-first DNA feat by New Zealand scientists could boost the way we grow the star species of our plantation forests. Source: The New Zealand Herald By completing a draft assembly of the radiata pine’s genetic make-up, or genome, researchers at Crown research institute Scion
Continue Reading →High Court says okay to protest in forests
19 October 2017
The ability of state governments to curtail anti-logging and mining protests has been clipped by the High Court, in a landmark ruling. Source: The Australian Australia’s highest court earlier today struck down parts of Tasmanian legislation allowing protesters to be banned from forest
Continue Reading →NW Jolly Medal honours outstanding service to forestry
19 October 2017
A widely recognised expert in the areas of forest health and the application of remote sensing technologies, Dr Christine Stone, has been awarded the N.W. Jolly Medal, in recognition of her long-term commitment and ongoing contribution to industry R&D. Source: Timberbiz The medal
Continue Reading →NSW draft Native Forestry Bill under fire
19 October 2017
Scientists say the NSW Forestry Bill will not achieve a positive outcome for farmers or the environment. Source: Timberbiz The Institute of Foresters of Australia has joined the chorus of concerns from all sectors of the scientific community with a scathing assessment of the NSW Gover
Continue Reading →In UK 84% favour biomass says new survey
12 October 2017
In the UK 84% of people support the use of waste and 77% the use of biomass for energy production, according to new survey results published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Source: Bioenergy News Other key findings from the survey include 88% of 18-24 years olds believing
Continue Reading →Triennial global General Assembly of the FSC
12 October 2017
A broad range of vital topics that will have a profound impact on the future of responsible forestry was discussed by delegates attending the second day of the triennial global General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s leading forest certification org
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