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Bleak future for WA hardwood evident in Draft Forest Management Plan

21 October 2022
Western Australia’s Draft Forest Management Plan offers an uncertain and bleak future for the State’s hardwood sector, according to the Shadow Minister for Forestry Steve Martin. Source: Timberbiz “The released draft is severely lacking in substance and provides very little direction
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Labor declares economic importance of forestry at symposium

21 October 2022
The Federal Government has recommitted its support for the sustainable management of the native timber industry. Speaking at Forestry Australia’s National Symposium in Albury yesterday Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt also acknowledged the e
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Opinion: Peter McHugh – Forest Commission plans post Ash Wednesday

21 October 2022
Forty years ago, south-eastern Australia was in the middle of a prolonged drought and facing a perilous bushfire season. A new e-book by retired Victorian forester, Peter McHugh, provides a detailed account of the 1982-83 bushfire season from a new perspective. Source: Australian Rura
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Friday analysis: Fed Labor backs native forestry but can’t influence the states

21 October 2022
It was pleasing to hear the value of the timber industry to the economy applauded by the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt this week. In particular, it was pleasing to hear the Senator acknowledge that keeping timber jobs in the regions meant
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Finnish survey shows Ponsse finishes high on reputation

19 October 2022
According to a survey conducted by the Finnish Shareholders’ Association, the Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion and T-Media, the most reputable listed companies in 2022 are Kone, Ponsse and Vaisala. The survey evaluated the reputation of 81 listed companies in the eyes of Finnish
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World Architecture Festival short listed building

19 October 2022
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) and PEFC have unveiled the finalists for this year’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize. The Prize rewards architects and project teams for using certified timber as a main construction material for outstanding buildings. Source: Timberbiz One of
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Changes in Eurasian wood industry

19 October 2022
Indufor’s wood products expert, Jaakko Rantanen was speaking at the B2B Wood Summit in Poznan, Poland about the “Changes in Eurasian Wood Industry“ focusing on the recent developments and outlook of sawn softwood and hardwood plywood businesses. Source: Timberbiz, Indufor Mr Rantanen
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AKD turning pink again

19 October 2022
This year is AKD’s fourth year of turning PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer. Source: Timberbiz A breast cancer diagnosis changes your life, often in ways you wou
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Forestry Australia attracts 320 professionals to national symposium

19 October 2022
A cross-section of the nation’s leading minds converged in Albury this week to reimagine the future of Australian forestry and share knowledge and ideas to ensure forests can benefit generations to come. Source: Timberbiz More than 320 scientists, researchers, forestry professionals a
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Carter Holt Harvey NZ accused of squeezing independent merchants

19 October 2022
Suppliers ITM and Mitre 10 say they’re being squeezed by the timber company Carter Holt Harvey allocating structural timber to its own retail outlets by preference. Source: Stuff NZ, Newsroom NZ, Timberbiz The two independent merchant chains are caught between the big producers,
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