The use of wood veneers is again expected to be prominent in the 2008 Australian Timber Design Awards. Entries for the prestigious awards close on 29 August, with winners to be announced on 29 November.
The closure of a large sawmill near Scottsdale in north-east Tasmania could well see the start of a new learning curve for the forestry and timber region.
Farmers who balk at switching to dairying have an opportunity to try something that won't pug paddocks, foul nearby waterways or otherwise invite environmental condemnation.
Contrary to the totally inaccurate headline in last week's Australian Financial Review story, investors in forestry managed investment schemes are not in danger of losing the tax deductibility of their investments.
Australia’s forest industry has taken a significant step towards greater industry unity, with major industry representative groups merging under a new structure for the National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI).
A new study of the impacts of various rural land uses on water resources has challenged assumptions that plantation forestry is causing reductions in catchment water flows.
Larger than usual, exquisite rich, dark jarrah slabs and ideal weather conditions are set to make the next Forest Products Commission (FPC) timber products auction a must for all wood enthusiasts.