The Taiwan International Woodworking Machinery Show (WOOD TAIWAN) is back in action after a five-year hiatus. The show will take place from 20-23 April 2023, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre Hall 1, showcasing an extensive range of products from the wood industry’s upstre
Natural Resources Institute Finland published pre-results of 2021 carbon calculation for the Finnish land use sector (LULUCF) in December 2022. Results confirmed prediction calculations from last May, according to which the land use sector, which includes forestry and agriculture, has
The new Cat 548 next generation forest machine features several significant design upgrades that make it a top choice for tree work. Available in Log Loader and General Forest configurations, the new 548’s C7.1 twin turbo engine produces 30% more power than the previous series’ engine
Huhtamaki has acquired full ownership of Huhtamaki Tailored Packaging (HTP), the Australian foodservice packaging distribution and wholesale group. Source: Timberbiz HTP employs more than 130 people and is one of the largest importers and distributors of foodservice packaging in Austr
Australia will host the International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG) in Cairns in far north Queensland from 28 May to 2 June 2023. The IRG is the peak world body related to timber durability research and each conference brings together more than 250 researchers from 30-40 cou
New Zealand Forestry Minister Stuart Nash told TVNZ’s Q+A that he initiated an inquiry into forestry slash in Tairāwhiti because 10,000 locals petitioned for one. Now National’s Hawke’s Bay candidates Katie Nimon and Catherine Wedd have set a target to collect 10,000 signatures to hav
Following the New Zealand cyclone disaster the Forest Owners Association in New Zealand says the two-month long inquiry into land use in Tairāwhiti doesn’t give enough time or depth to find solutions. Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins announced the government would be launching a minister
CUSP plantation hardwood has achieved another first, attaining a 120-minute plus fire resistance test with no failures. Cusp Eucalyptus nitens load-bearing floor systems saw no failure at 121 minutes, making Cusp CLT the first and only Hardwood CLT in Australia to achieve a 120-minute
The latest results from a wildlife monitoring program have revealed small mammals are recovering strongly in Eden State forests following the Black Summer bushfires. Source: Timberbiz A strong response has been seen in all small mammals monitored, with most recording the highest occup
Supply of nation-building hardwood timber is critical to the NSW economy, providing thousands of jobs and skills right along the supply chain, according to a new Ernst + Young Report. Source: Timberbiz Science-based election policies must safeguard local timber supply to meet the risi