CFMEU says no to new timber sites in Tasmania
13 April 2017
Timber workers are fighting the Tasmanian Government’s plan to re-open contentious forests for early logging, saying it will “destroy” the industry it’s trying to save. Source: ABC News Tasmania’s Upper House is being briefed about the plan to allow loggi
Continue Reading →Bunning says no to timber from Tasmania
13 April 2017
Australia’s largest household hardware chain will not sell timber sourced from contentious Tasmanian forests that the Government wants to re-open to logging earlier than planned. Source: ABC News The suppliers of timber to Bunnings have informed the retail giant that they would
Continue Reading →Commonwealth Forestry Conference
05 April 2017
The second day of the 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference began with the Global Forestry Conclave for discussion on the role of forestry in implementing international agreements in Commonwealth member nations and beyond with the focus on moving from agreed texts to action on ground.
Continue Reading →Old tools of the trade on display
05 April 2017
The soon-to-be-opened interpretive centre inside Railway House has seen the addition of a number of historical timber tools that will help tell the story of Busselton’s timber history. Source: The West Australian Several Busselton residents have donated tools to the centre which will
Continue Reading →Update on Heyfield
05 April 2017
Harvesting timber on private land, reducing possum protection zones, retooling the timber mill and using mixed species are some of the options the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is considering in a bid to save jobs at a Gippsland timber mill. Source: The Weekly Times
Continue Reading →Ministers support the forest products industry
05 April 2017
Forestry ministers and senior government officials met to discuss challenges and priorities for Australia’s forest products industry. Source: Timberbiz The Turnbull Government says it is committed to growing Australia’s forest products industry. Ministers re-affirmed the importance of
Continue Reading →DR Henderson may scale back due to energy costs
05 April 2017
One of Benalla’s largest employers DR Henderson may scale back production and therefore employment if energy prices continue to skyrocket. Source: Riverina Herald Executive director of the soft timber and particle board manufacturer David Henderson has slammed the state government for
Continue Reading →TMA – Meet the politicians
05 April 2017
On 11 April 2017, the TMA is hosting an important event for the Industry, a chance for everyone to discuss the challenges that confront our sector with politicians. Source: Timberbiz This event will also enable you to gain first hand experience from an allied association – the Master
Continue Reading →Forestry and farming a perfect fit
05 April 2017
A discussion based field day has been organised to help grow, manage and harvest trees on farms and enhance grazing and diversity income. Source: Timberbiz The event, run by Private Forests Tasmania, will cover growing, managing and harvesting Radiata pine, growing high quality timber
Continue Reading →Truckloads of timber for Royal Easter Show
05 April 2017
Ten truckloads of timber from Badja, Bago and Yambulla State Forests are making their way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Sales and Distribution Supervisor Andy Costello said 4017 chopping blocks and 107 tree poles would be used in wood
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