Forestry SA’s new chief executive, Adrian Hatch, joined ABC Mornings to discuss the role and future of Forestry SA and the timber industry in the south-east. Source: ABC
Three Kiwis have climbed their way to the top for the second time, taking out world titles for competitive tree climbing in Canada in tree-mendous fashion. Source: 3News NZ
New Zealand's logging industry's safety record is in the spotlight again after one man died and another lost a leg in two accidents within 24 hours at opposite ends of the country. Sources: AAP, Radio New Zealand
The State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie announced the appointment of Lou Sanson to the position of chief executive and director- general of Conservation, (DOC). Source: Wellington Scoop
Country Nationals Kevin Humphries and Kevin Anderson are keeping NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell focussed on the plight of Gunnedah Timber Mill. Source: Namoi Valley Independent
New maps derived directly from satellite images reveal that nearly a quarter of New Zealand’s land area is taken up by indigenous forest. Source: Scoop