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Ponsse provides service videos on mobile devices

23 March 2022
Ponsse is launching a new customer oriented Ponsse Active Manual, which is an instruction and maintenance manual service with videos to support the daily work of forest machine operators. Source: Timberbiz The visual Ponsse Active Manual is an instruction and maintenance manual servic
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FAO revised classification of forest products

23 March 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has published a revised classification of forest products, closing a 40-year gap since the last revision in 1981. Source: Timberbiz The Classification and definitions of forest products 2022 incorporates many new produc
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Logs, lumber, wood fibre all at risk of decline Europe

23 March 2022
Trade of logs and lumber in Europe will change dramatically in the coming years as timber harvests in Central Europe decline and the sanctions against Russia result in a plunge in forest products imports, according to Wood Resources International. Sources: Wood Resources International
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Stellar rise of plywood imports to Australia

23 March 2022
Australia’s imports of plywood lifted 39.4% in 2021, rocketing to a total 658,406 cubic meters (m3) for the year. In most respects, a big rise in imports is no shock. The rapid development of the giant housing pipeline has required supply of all materials to be supercharged. Source: I
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OFO annual photo comp opens to local students

23 March 2022
Inspired by International Day of Forests on Monday, OneFortyOne has launched its annual photo competition, asking local students to share what they love about the forest. Source: Timberbiz OneFortyOne External Affairs Manager Charlene Riley said the competition aimed to encourage stud
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Forestry pathologist a finalist in Biosecurity NZ awards

23 March 2022
A commitment to forest pathology and an ability to communicate complex science in a compelling manner has seen Dr Rebecca McDougal named as a finalist in the Bioprotection Aotearoa Science category at the NZ Biosecurity Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards, run by Biosecurity New Zeal
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Hyne launches community video to mark 140 years

23 March 2022
This year is Hyne Timber’s 140th year, marking a time to reflect on the 140 years of supporting the communities in which it operates. In recognition of the great work of its community partners, the company has launched its first community video featuring the teams at Hervey Bay Volunt
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New Forest Tropical Asia Forest Fund has $160m capital

23 March 2022
New Forests, a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, has announced the first close of its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2) with US$120 million (Aus$160M) of capital commitments. Source: Timberbiz Investors in the first close include s
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OFO releases its annual review to celebrate International Day of Forests

23 March 2022
OneFortyOne has released its Annual Review 2021 in celebration of Monday’s International Day of Forests. Chief Executive Officer Andy Giles Knopp said that 2021 was a focussed year for the company. Source: Timberbiz “Our 2021 Annual Review is a comprehensive overview from across
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Farmers to treat revenue from carbon credits as primary production income

23 March 2022
The Federal Government will apply concessional tax treatment to the sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units generated by farmers from on-farm carbon projects including plantation forestry. Source: Timberbiz Under the new tax regime, farmers will treat revenue from the sale of ACCUs as
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