It is a fact that many of the roads, parks, walking trails and bike paths in our native forest regions across Australia are only there because of the forestry industry. The industry keeps the roads and tracks clear, and, in many cases, helps fund and create facilities. When tourists g
Combined tillers have long been highly appreciated in the forestry sector. Now thanks to its special design, several different operations are possible using the one machine such as stone crushing, wood mulching and soil tilling up to a depth of 40 cm. Source: Timberbiz This translates
Segezha Group in Russia handed over four timber carriers with a total of 130 m3 of sawn timber to the Kizhi State Open Air Museum. Kizhi is one of the largest Russian open-air museums and is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Source: Timberbiz The sawn timber is for the res
Demand for timber and panel products during the northern summer months of 2021 was at record levels with import volumes over 3.2 million m3 in these three months alone. Source: Timberbiz August became the third consecutive month when import volumes exceeded one million m3, with softwo
The “lost trees of Hydrowood” have become a part of the lore of Tasmania’s West Coast. Lake Pieman was dammed in 1986, and since 2015 the “lost trees” from the lake floor have been cut, dried, and recreated into objects that can be enjoyed for a lifetime-
A national shortage of timber pallets used to transport consumer goods, from food to electronics and even beer, further demonstrates just how important our national forest industries are to provide timber and fibre products, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Sou
Local fibre-based beverage carton suppliers continue to pursue stand-alone recycling options in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to deliver sustainable solutions that are suited to the local market. Their efforts are set to deliver for the producers and their brand owners, and the en
Australians are a nation of recyclers, and nothing more so than our renewable paper and cardboard products. In fact, the volume of paper and cardboard returned is so significant it supports recovery of all other materials, something to celebrate during National Recycling Week. Source:
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