Log exports from Washington, Oregon, northern California and Alaska increased by just under 2% in volume to 466 million board feet in the first quarter of 2014 compared with the fourth quarter of 2013 according to the US Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station. Source: For
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has been awarded the design order to create the UK’s first eco town, North West Bicester (NW Bicester). It is in final negotiations for the production and supply of the Sigma II timber frame on the first Exemplar phase. Source: Specification Online
A drop in export log prices in New Zealand has the potential to have a positive impact on the domestic log market, a Marlborough forest manager said. Sources: The Marlborough Express, Stuff NZ
Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) accidentally killed koalas and was then stripped of its environmental accreditations. It has said it will do everything it can to avoid deaths in the future. Source: The Standard
A recent round of funding for a rail line extension at Albany Port in Western Australia could allow it to take advantage of emerging timber markets in India. Source: ABC Rural
A year ago Frank Wilson the chief executive and major shareholder of listed Perth-based sandalwood company TFS Corporation was facing a storm of protest from dissident investors over the group’s corporate governance practices and general performance. Source: The Australian
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