Asia Pacific trade agreement needs forestry protection
04 May 2017
In an era of rising anti-globalisation and protectionism, countries in the Asia-Pacific region have turned their eyes to the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Source: Eco Business The regional free trade proposal aims to reduce barriers for trade and inv
Continue Reading →US homebuilder stocks fall after Trump tariffs
26 April 2017
Homebuilder stocks fell on concern new tariffs by the Trump administration on Canadian softwood lumber imports will raise costs. Source: CNBC News The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) fell about 1%. PulteGroup’s stock closed down almost 4%, and Toll Brothers shares ended the d
Continue Reading →Trump targets Canadian timber
26 April 2017
The Trump administration is taking retaliatory action against Canada over a decades-old trade dispute, moving to impose a 20% tariff on softwood timber that is typically used to build single-family homes, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said yesterday. Source: The Australian Mr Ross sa
Continue Reading →Wood waste no longer
13 April 2017
The intelligent reuse of wood is not a new phenomenon. As one of the world’s oldest materials, this sustainable resource has been recycled or repurposed by mankind for thousands of years, but the wood processing landscape has continued to change extensively. Source: Biomass In the US
Continue Reading →The Game of Logging
13 April 2017
It’s one of the most popular programs the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) offers, and it involves chainsaws. Source: Post Star The ASA and the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District are sponsoring four levels of the Game of Logging training this year, includ
Continue Reading →CIFOR goes to Wonderfruit festival
13 April 2017
In an unlikely alliance, DJs, scientists and more teamed up at the recent Wonderfruit festival in Thailand to make nature conservation more appealing to the younger generation. Source: Timberbiz The Rainforest Pavilion, an immersive art installation hosted by musicians Alex Joy and Ha
Continue Reading →More than 60,000 tree species
05 April 2017
There are 60,065 species of trees in the world, according to a comprehensive study of the world’s plants. Source: BBC News Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) compiled the tree list by using data gathered from its network of 500 member organisations. It hopes the
Continue Reading →Commonwealth Forestry Conference
05 April 2017
The second day of the 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference began with the Global Forestry Conclave for discussion on the role of forestry in implementing international agreements in Commonwealth member nations and beyond with the focus on moving from agreed texts to action on ground.
Continue Reading →The Ark – a major wood project
30 March 2017
The mammoth Ark Encounter project situated in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington, on I-75 is being recognized as the world’s largest freestanding timber frame structure, with a total of 3.1 million board feet of timber used in its construction. Source: Ba
Continue Reading →Endangered tree sold for $1.1m
30 March 2017
A rare and endangerd tree has been felled in Vietnam after a businessman paid $US1.1 million ($A1.4 million) at an auction for its lumber. Source: The Australian The sua tree, which had been collectively owned by villagers in northern Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province, was sold for 24
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