VicForests has partnered with leading universities to obtain Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants for two collaborative biodiversity research projects. Source: Timberbiz
Lismore will host the Australian Forest Grower’s biennial conference in coastal northern New South Wales for three days from October 26-29. Source: Timberbiz
FSC Australia CEO Natalie Reynolds has been promoted to a new role as Transformation and Development Director for FSC International, beginning in the New Year. Source: Timberbiz
The two major national bodies in the Australian forestry sector welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, launching the $100 million rural research and development (R&D) grants program. Source: Timberbiz
It seems unfeasible that Russia, that holds a fifth of the planet's forests, could run out of wood. And yet it is happening, at least with commercially usable forests, environmental analysts say. Source: The Moscow Times
A year after a US company was accused of engaging in the systematic importing of flooring made from illegally harvested timber, pressure is mounting on federal agencies currently investigating the allegations. Source: Inter Press Service
Chinese-made flooring sold in North America has high levels of formaldehyde – a known carcinogen – according to tests done by the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association. Source: Global News
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