The Private Forestry Service Queensland (PSFQ) is holding a tour and discussion in a eucalypt plantation to explore the logistics, markets and long-term effects of a commercial thinning operation currently in progress. Source: Timberbiz Join the PSFQ on Saturday, 21 February 8am to no

The Frame 2014 conference attracted a record 400 attendees, the largest increase came from the building design and construction sector. This successful outcome has led to the Frame 2015 event theme of ‘Building with engineered wood construction systems’, primarily for designers and bu

Australians depend on forest biodiversity for clean water, soil protection, and timber production. Forest biodiversity can underpin important environmental services such as carbon sequestration. Source: Timberbiz Australia’s forests are also home to unique and important species of pla

On 1 December 2014, the Australian Government announced an independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 on small business with less than $10 million annual turnover. Source: Timberbiz The Government has appointed KPMG to conduct the review, whi

Less waste, more efficient operations and better coordination between customers and timber harvesting operators are benefits expected from a new 2-day industry training course. Source: Timberbiz The course was designed in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW and the TAFE NSW R

One of South Asia’ largest international trade shows for furniture production technologies, tools, furniture accessories and raw materials is DelhiWood, this year will be the fourth show. Source: Wood and Panel Europe This will be the region’s largest B2B get-together when it gets und

Pierre Lapointe, FPInnovations’ president and CEO, will be presented the John S Bates Memorial Gold Medal by the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC) on 5 February, 2015 at Paperweek. Source: Timberbiz Paperweek is PAPTAC’s global pulp and paper industry event held

Stora Enso is investing EUR 43 million in a new production line for wooden building elements located in Varkaus, Finland. Sources: Timberbiz, Global News Wire The investment is based on peeling technology, which will further enhance Stora Enso’s position as a global provider of high q

Mr Turnbull announced that Australia would participate in a system of satellite tracking stations to help monitor forest cover in the Asia-Pacific region. Sources: AAP, SBS News Environment Minister Turnbull has said that technology will help Australia targeting illegal logging in the