The Illegal Logging Compliance Advice Notice 1/2016 has been published and is available on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website. Source: Timberbiz The notice advises that the illegal logging ‘soft-start’ compliance period has been extended beyond its o

There are a number of hazards associated with forestry operations, but steps and measures can be taken to eliminate or reduce risks to forestry workers. Source: Timberbiz Pro-Visual Publishing, in cooperation with Australian Forestry Growers, and the Australian Forest Contractors Asso

The Government needs to walk the talk with regard to climate change mitigation according to Brian Cox, New Zealand Bioenergy Association Executive Officer. Source: Timberbiz “Central and local government agencies seem to have not noticed that the Government has signed up to the Paris

Forestry Tasmania has a new chairman. Almost six months after former Forestry boss Bob Annels stepped down, Rob de Fegely has assumed the role. Sources: Timberbiz, The Mercury “Mr de Fegely has 36 years of experience in the Australian forestry industry,” Forestry Minister Peter Gutwei

With a record-breaking year in new housing activity in Queensland in 2015, innovations in wood technology and new laws allowing taller timber buildings, the future for the State’s forest and timber industry is looking brighter. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the Doing Timber Business i

Multi-asset investment has grown in popularity over the past decade. Pension funds, endowments and private clients are reducing their asset allocation to more conventional equities and bonds in favour of alternative investments such as property, private equity, hedge funds and infrast

Local wood companies voiced their concerns at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City over Chinese firms now exporting their timber products under Vietnamese labels. Source: Tuoi Tre News Wood manufacturers across Vietnam attended a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City hosted by the Vietnamese Chamber o

A forestry company filed a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) lawsuit against Greenpeace for misrepresenting the company’s environmental record to raise funds and promote its agenda. Source: The Libertarian Republic Greenpeace knowingly and deliberately made f

Co-Chair of the Forest Industry Advisory Council (FIAC), Mr Rob de Fégely presented recommendations that include a vision and three objectives for the forest industry and government to consider. Source: Timberbiz Mr de Fégely said the goal of the plan was to triple the economic value