Tasmanian fine timber reclaimed from the depths of Lake Pieman and crafted into artistic furniture by London-based Tasmanian designer Brodie Neill, will be on display to around 115,000 people at this week’s London Craft Week. Source: Timberbiz A collaboration of the Tasmanian Governme

Adele Farina has been appointed chief executive officer (Acting) for the Forest Industries Federation WA commencing 11 October 2021. The appointment comes as current FIFWA Executive Director Melissa Haslam begins maternity leave from the end of this week. Source: Timberbiz A qualified

Segezha Group a leading Russian vertically integrated timber holding with a full logging and added-value wood conversion cycle, is continuing its planned reforestation effort in its lumber harvesting regions. This year, the territories rented and then reforested by the company will ex

A new cultural centre in Skellefteå, Sweden is opening its doors to the public for the very first time. The Sara Cultural Centre delivers a state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel that positively contributes to the local community while at the same time being an international showca

Iknow Machinery, Nippon Paper Industries and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have conducted a cargo handling trial of the world’s first automatic crane operation system, which was developed for woodchip carriers by Iknow Machinery. Source: Timberbiz The trial was performed at Toma

PEFC International CEO Ben Gunneberg will be presenting at the 18th Responsible Wood Annual General Meeting. Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries said he was delighted to welcome Mr Gunneberg who has agreed to address the AGM attendees and provide an update on new PEFC initiatives. Sou

Two European pension funds, APG Asset Management on behalf of its Dutch pension fund client ABP, and UK’s Pension Protection Fund, have agreed to purchase Sinotrans New Zealand Limited’s shareholding in Wenita Forest Products Limited. Source: Timberbiz Wenita is the largest producer o

Detached building approvals rose in August 2021, suggesting there is still strong demand for housing despite the end of stimulus measures in March according to the HIA. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has just released its monthly building approvals data for detached and multi-uni