Recent public commentary about the closure of VicForests has included numerous false and misleading claims. VicForests knows there are individuals and organisations who are opposed to native timber harvesting who will be celebrating VicForests’ closure. But this doesn’t mean it’s open
VicForests will be gone by 30 June. It really doesn’t come as any surprise. The writing was on the wall, and writ large the moment the Victorian Government announced it would be shutting down the native timber industry by 2030. It brought that death forward when it announ
South Carolina loggers are sounding the alarm over a burgeoning crisis facing the state’s timber industry, saying recent market disruptions are leading the more than US$23 billion industry to the brink of what some contend is a catastrophic collapse. Source: The Post and Courier In a
Digital speed limitation for timber trucks works well on stretches with a lot of infrastructure, and haulage companies show great commitment to safer timber transports. This is demonstrated by the geofencing project that SCA has undertaken in collaboration with the Swedish Transport A
The European Commission has disclosed findings of the anti-circumvention investigation, and it confirms illegal imports of Russian wood products via Kazakhstan and Türkiye (Turkey). Source: Timberbiz The European Commission has disclosed the findings of its anti-circumvention investig
A preliminary study has been published documenting kea habitat use, movement and diet in forestry company OneFortyOne’s forests in the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz The study, conducted by Lincoln University Masters student Jodanne Aitken, and funded by forest
Timberlink has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as it embarks on a journey to enhance its awareness and appreciation of the First Nation Peoples of Australia. Source: Timberbiz Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, Timberlink’s 2024-2025 Reflect RAP is focused on
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the third tranche of the Liberal Party’s forest policy ahead the 2024 election. Source: Timberbiz TFPA Chief Executive Officer, Nick Steel, said this announcement offers the industry certainty of supply and stability, which will a
AKD’s Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region. Source: Timberbiz The project was officially opened by Queensland Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Developm
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