Receivers for Gunns said they are keen for further talks with a Dorset industries group about buying the 34-hectare Ling Siding sawmill site at Scottsdale. Source: The Examiner
Mount Gambier forestry consultant Jerry Leech has backed calls for the production of biomass electricity in the region following a push by prominent businessman Adrian de Bruin. Source: The Border Watch
Tasmanian's Economic Development Minister has given more detail about which projects will get a share of forest peace deal funding, amid claims the process is flawed. Sources: ABC News, The Examiner
On July 1, 2013, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) officially replaced the Building and the Plumbing Industry Commissions of Victoria. Source: Building Products News
A union for workers in the wood industries welcomed a major development in the case for an inquiry into forestry safety. Sources: Scoop NZ, First Union, AAP, ASN
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says 100,000 hectares of forestry has been lost in the past decade because of un-coordinated government policies. Source: Radio New Zealand
Western Australia’s Forestry Minister Terry Redman expressed frustration over the problems at Whittakers Timber Mill in Greenbushes. Source: Donnybrook Mail
The first report on the progress of Tasmania's forest peace deal says the restructure is being hampered by a critical shortage of wood. Source: ABC News
The number of softwood logs leaving the Port of Portland has escalated to record highs due to the downturn in the domestic housing timber market. Source: The Border Watch
TFS Corporation Ltd owner and manager of Indian sandalwood plantations in northern Australia announced its earning outlook to the Australian Stock Exchange. Source: Timberbiz