A provenance trial studying Norway spruce trees growing from seeds sourced from 16 different European locations has got underway in a long-term project to identify trees likely to be resilient to climate conditions 50 years from now. Source: Timberbiz Forestry England, a partner in th

A team of engineers at Japan-based firm Kozo Keikaku Kunkyusho has developed an earthquake-resistant ‘CLT checkered block wall.’ Source: Timberbiz The system simply comprises cross-laminated timber panels organized in a checkered pattern, steel plates, and drift pins. The solution acc

Timber Queensland wants to brief Queensland’s inaugural Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner on the role that productive forestry can play in mine site rehabilitation. Source: Timberbiz James Purtill will take up the role next month after significant legislation to improve rehabilitation

In its latest funding round, Otago Community Trust awarded a NZ$19,611 grant to the Tokomairiro Training Pathways course to assist with the cost of running the Forestry Pathways Program out of Tokomairiro Training Centre. Source: Timberbiz Tokomairiro Training program manager Lynda Al

Australia’s critically essential pulp, paper and packaging industry has continued to protect and deliver for Australia throughout the pandemic, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz The industry’s latest Sustainability Report shows how companies ha

Stephen Macaulay has been appointed the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association’s new chief executive, replacing Dr Jon Tanner. Source: Timberbiz Mr Macaulay joins WPMA having been the chief executive of the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM), the peak

The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network has launched its Tasmanian Forest Industry Workforce Development and Implementation Plan. Network Convenor Therese Taylor described the plan as a blueprint “for industry, by industry’’ to move the sector forward. Source: Timberbiz The

Curtin University’s Team 7’s “Fremantle Springs” design has won the 2021 Fleetwood Challenge Cup. Second place was awarded Deakin University’s Team 2 with “Think Tank” and third was Curtin University’s Team 4 with “Asian Persuasion”. Source: T

A progress report on the National Forest Industries Plan shows the Australian Government is delivering on its commitments under the plan. The plan was launched in 2018 following extensive nationwide consultation. Source: Timberbiz “The Australian Government listened to industry when t