Dangerous jobs linked to dangerous thinking
01 February 2018
Working in forestry is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country but more than the machinery, it could well be the lifestyle of the workers that causes health problems according to Dr Tom Mulholland an emergency department doctor. Source: Stuff NZ “When I was 18 years old I joined
Continue Reading →Kangaroo Island favoured haulage route decided
01 February 2018
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has picked its favoured haulage route for logs and wood chips along with buying a $3.6 million pontoon in readiness for its Smith Bay Wharf development to be approved by planners. Source: Adelaide Now Offshore geotechnical fieldwork was finished and
Continue Reading →Community invited to address NSW RFAs
01 February 2018
The community is invited to have its say on the renewal of NSW Regional Forestry Agreements (RFAs), that cover the North East, Eden and Southern regions of the State. Source: The Manning River Times The session will be held at the Bulahdelah Bowling Club 9am to 11am on Thursday,8 Febr
Continue Reading →Colliers launches specialist forestry sales operation in NZ
01 February 2018
Colliers International has launched a specialist forestry sales service headed by New Zealand forestry broker, Warwick Searle. Source: Timberbiz The new business line expands and strengthens Colliers International’s established rural services offering, which includes nationwide rural,
Continue Reading →City Forests confident of booming exports
01 February 2018
City Forests New Zealand is quietly confident booming export log prices will for a second year underpin a strong financial result, for the Dunedin City Council-owned company. Source: New Zealand Herald Records may also be set for Otago Regional Council-owned Port Otago. Chinese demand
Continue Reading →Australia Day awards recognise dedication to forest management
01 February 2018
A respected forester who has contributed enormously to the global acceptance of forest management and certification has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honors. Source: Timberbiz Hobart-based Dr Johannes (Hans) Drielsma, chair, Responsible Wood, has played
Continue Reading →FWPA developing tomorrow’s leaders with new program
01 February 2018
Developing tomorrow’s leaders – people with the knowledge and skills to collaboratively drive the future – is a longstanding goal of the Australian forest and wood products industry. Source: Timberbiz For Our Future, the Regional Forestry Collaborative Leadership Program, addresses th
Continue Reading →Industry survey shows soft landing ahead for house builders
01 February 2018
Master Builders Australia’s National Survey of Building and Construction businesses around Australia shows confidence is still high among the nation’s home builders. Source: Timberbiz “The Survey results for the December quarter confirms that 2018 was another particularly good year fo
Continue Reading →VAFI dinner date
01 February 2018
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries has announced the date for its annual dinner, a premier event for the state’s forest and wood products industry and of particular significance with 2018 being a state election year. Source: Timberbiz The 2018 event will be held on Friday
Continue Reading →Komatsu to acquire Quadco and Southstar operations
01 February 2018
Komatsu president and CEO Tetsuji Ohashi has signed an agreement to acquire from Prenbec Equipment, a company based in Quebec, Canada, the Quadco and Southstar forestry attachment operations. Source: Timberbiz This sale excludes the forestry equipment businesses of Tanguay and Forespr
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