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29 March 2021
The past 12 months have proved that good communication is vital. Staying in touch has never been more important. The timber industry has proved its resilience in the face of fires, floods, export issues and a pandemic. The processing industry has responded with energy, and the announc
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Trees sign in with QR codes in HK

29 March 2021
Tree tags carrying QR codes will be put up at more than 200,000 trees in Hong Kong to allow citizens to learn more about them, Secretary for Development Michael Wong Wai-lun said. Source: The Standard The signs will be put on 10,000 trees in the initial stage of the scheme and expand
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Saudi Arabia aims to plant 10 billion trees to tackle carbon emissions

29 March 2021
Saudi Arabia aims to plant 10 billion trees, as part of ambitious plans launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Source: Middle East Eye “I am proud to announce the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives,” the crow
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Global pulp prices continue to skyrocket

29 March 2021
Global pulp prices continued their rocket-paced growth in February, with all indications that March is proving to be similar. In the main Chinese bleached softwood kraft (BSK) market, the average price lifted to USD880/t, fuelled by soft inventories, some supply constraints and solid
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Hazard reduction burns for most fire prone regions

29 March 2021
Forestry Corporation of NSW will soon begin small-scale strategic hazard reduction burns in up to 2000 hectares of State forests near Narooma and Eden to protect against wildfires. Source: Timberbiz Autumn is one of the key times to reduce the forest’s fuel load and help protect commu
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First time global hybrid event for timber tech in Australia

29 March 2021
As the number one event in Australia, the Frame Australia conference has been attracting professionals in offsite timber and wood building design and construction for 23 years. Source: Timberbiz Under its new title – Timber Offsite Construction – this year’s event will be
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Forico RAPs with Tasmania’s first peoples

29 March 2021
Tasmania’s largest plantation forest manager, Forico, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering respect and transparent engagement with Tasmania’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the launch of its 2021-2022 Reconciliation Action Plan. Source: Timberbiz Develope
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Timber industry pushed to keep up with demand for construction timber

29 March 2021
The Australian Forest Products Association wants the Federal Government to extend the HomeBuilder construction commencement timeframe to ease demand and allow time for stock to be produced and delivered. Source: Timberbiz AFPA CEO Ross Hampton has reassured builders and homeowners tha
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Flood damage to NSW state forests

29 March 2021
State forests in the Coffs Coast region and the Mid-north coast State forests from the Taree to Macksville are now closed due to damage from flooding and safety risks. The only exemption is Sealy Lookout in Orara East State Forest. Source: Timberbiz These areas are to be avoided until
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FWCA says its a failure of Tas workplace bill and of WorkSafe

29 March 2021
Forest & Wood Communities Australia is disappointed by the failure of a bill, which would have imposed tougher penalties on illegal workplace invasions, to get through the Tasmanian Legislative Council last week. The Workplaces (Protection from Protestors) Amendment Bill would hav
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