Building approvals increased by 43.5% in February following a poor result in January according to Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly building approvals data for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories. Source: Timberbiz “As expected, detached bu

Penola forestry company Merrett Logging will continue to replace their B-Double freight trucks with A-Double trucks to limit the strain on local roads. Source: The Border Watch The A-Double trucks allow for almost 36m of freight length – almost 10m more than a B-Double – with both tra

With Australia’s demand for structural pine framing and engineered wood products at an all-time high, pressure has been on the timber industry to ramp up production to make products more available to the market. Sources: Timberbiz, BDAA But what happens when the log resources required

The Australian Timber Importers Federation has written to Trade Minister Dan Tehan regarding the potential negative impacts on the Australian timber supply chain, and on building and construction activity if trade sanctions are imposed on Russia. At their request ATIF has also provide

The sawmilling and timber processing sectors are developing new skills as the industry undergoes rapid digital transformation and technical progress. State-of-the-art equipment is being integrated into workplaces to increase productivity and produce innovative products, including cros

 On March 24, Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Hobart offices were occupied by Bob Brown Foundation protesters. Two protesters were arrested after protesters set up a large pile of forest debris from cleared trees outside the offices in opposition of logging and burning activity. T

Internationally renowned artist Tadashi Kawamata will be showing for the first time in Milan a series of wooden installations designed specifically for the occasion. Sources: Timberbiz, inexhibit The four site-specific projects will be hosted both inside the building (Via Monte di Pie

One of the major challenges of managing forest lands against threats like fire and deforestation is the daunting logistical hurdle of collecting data. Drones darting through forests under the canopy may help. Source: ZD The precarious-sounding premise has won investors a big vote of c