Timber producers impacted by hardwood shortages from flood-affected parts of state will receive support from the NSW Government to secure supplies from outside the region, thanks to a $10 million support package. Source: Timberbiz Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Tool

Protestors who illegally enter coupes in Victoria and dangerously interfere with workers or their machinery will be subject to stronger penalties including maximum fines of more than $21,000 or 12-months imprisonment. Source: Timberbiz And PVC and metal pipes, which can be used in dan

The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) has launched a new communication campaign #ResponsibleForestry. The first video “Sustainable Forest Management 101” explaining the main principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Source: Timberbiz Forests cover almost one third

An ancient forest has been found at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in China, with trees up to 40 metres (130ft) tall. Scientists believe it could contain undiscovered plant and animal species. Source: The Guardian Cave explorers in the Guangxi region of southern China alerted scientis

Here are five reasons why the cost of timber has increased over the last two years in the UK and why things won’t change in the long run. Whatever unfolds, there’s no getting away from the fact that demand for timber will exceed global supply sometime between now and 2050. And while t

A hybrid approach of planting both exotics and natives will produce more socio-economic and environmental benefits, says regional leadership governance group Rau Tipu Rau Ora. Source: Gisborne Herald At a meeting on Friday the group presented its “position statement” on managing exoti

Forestry Australia believes that reports coal may have to be imported to produce high-grade silicon in Western Australia* cast further doubt over the decision to end native timber harvesting in the state. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia Vice President Dr Lachlan McCaw said the re

Community members are invited to review and provide feedback on updated forest management plans for the softwood plantations and coastal hardwood forests managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW. Source: Timberbiz Sandra Madeley, Forest Management System Specialist for Forestry Corporat