The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), the domestic hardwood industry’s consumer promotion initiative, recently launched its new Build Your World advertising campaign to promote Real American Hardwood flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork. Source: Timberbiz In partn
While the presidents of eight South American nations met this week to discuss an alliance to protect the world’s largest forest, thousands of activists took to the streets outside the convention centre in Belém do Pará, Brazil. Source: Science Holding up signs that read “Amazon free o
A new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds American forests may convert from being carbon absorbers to significant carbon emitters. Researchers say the shift is due to the increasing destruction from natural disasters and the aging of forests, which is reducing th
Steam tram number 100 will operate on a renewable energy source made from trees at MOTAT Live Day on 20 August 2023. Developed by Scion, the biofuel will undergo its largest trial to date, which will see 250 kilograms of briquettes supplied to MOTAT to keep the little tram running all
MAX LEVI, an Australian interior decor retailer, has partnered with FSC as a promotional licence holder, offering a broad selection of home decor items that support sustainable forestry practices. Source: Timberbiz Corporate Social Responsibility Director, for MAX LEVI Stephanie Sammu
New Zealand’s eight Wood Councils have joined forces to launch the joint forest education organisation – Discover Forestry New Zealand. Work around the country has already been undertaken with school engagement programs Wood is Good (primary), and Grow Me (secondary). Sources: Timberb
Over the year-ended May 2023, Australia’s imports of printing and communication papers decreased 14.6% to total 297.4 kt. This annual decrease means Australia’s imports fell by 50.7 kt. Source: IndustryEdge In May 2023, Australia’s imports were up 15.6% compared with April, to total 2
The volume of residential land transactions has fallen 37% over the 12 months to March 2023 which will see the volume of new home commencements slow over the next year, according to HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report provides u
The carbon forestry market is attracting interest in Australia as its government implements policy changes and provides financial grants, but there is uncertainty in New Zealand amid its decision to redesign rules for forestry projects in the country’s emissions trading scheme,
The Sorbent Paper Company, owned by Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), will be reducing its workforce by around half at its manufacturing facilities in Box Hill, Melbourne with around 70 job losses expected in its production staff by the end of the year. Employees were advised last week. So