The Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards celebrate efficient use of water, resources and energy, better waste management and recycling practices, the enhancement of the environment and effective, practical community action. Source: Timberbiz
Information known to fallen timber company Gunns' board would have "seriously disturbed" investors, a court hearing has heard. Sources: The Weekly Times, The Australian
The World Heritage Committee has agreed to nominate an extra 170,000ha of Tasmanian bush, reigniting the war of words on forestry. Sources: The Australian, The Mercury
Whittakers Timber Products almost halved its 100 strong workforce, while Boral is restructuring its timber business and The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is concerned at the loss of Australian jobs. Source: ABC South West WA, 4-Traders, Timberbiz
The federal government announced a $28.6million assistance package to compensate Ta Ann for the loss of 540,000 cubic metres of peeler billets over five years. Source: The Examiner
Potential for maximising returns from forestry after the Tasmanian Forest Agreement will be examined in a public lecture to be given by a visiting German expert at the Scottsdale LINC on July 1. Source: The Examiner
The FWPA is seeking expressions of interest from individuals or companies with a strong understanding of forest health management practices to develop a business case for a national forest health surveillance and response program. Source: Timberbiz