Eligible local Landcare groups, environment networks and community groups working on bushfire recovery projects can now access funding of approximately $50,000 in a landmark new grants program funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. So

Ponsse has introduced a new extended protection system for forest machines called Frame and Crane care for machines that have a Ponsse Active Care service agreement. The Frame and Crane care covers main frame structures for up to 10,000 engine hours. Source: Timberbiz The Frame and Cr

It’s a potential leap in technology that most scientists remain sceptical about, but which a Japanese paper producer is determined to pursue: using trees to develop a successor to lithium-ion batteries for electric cars. Source: The Japan Times Nippon Paper Industries Co. is targeting

Following a couple of lacklustre months, Vietnam’s exports of hardwood chips lifted in March 2021, totalling 836,000 bdmt, as shipments to Mainland China doubled on those for February. Source: IndustryEdge In the March quarter, Vietnam’s hardwood chip exports totalled 1.913 million bd

A product trends, trademarks, and declarations webinar is scheduled for 12.30pm until 1.30pm Wednesday, 16 June 2021. This webinar will provide an overview of product trends in green building markets, new trademarks for Responsible Wood as well as environmental product declarations fo

  Construction and demolition waste contributes at least millions of tonnes to the amount of plastic landfilled. But, since construction waste is usually not sorted by material, there is limited data on the potential to divert materials from landfill. Source: Timberbiz In New Zea

Public comment is sought on a revised draft for the Australian Standard for Chain of Custody for Forest and Tree Based Products – AS 4707. The Australian Standard, along with the Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS 4708) was developed by Responsible Wood and are

A new online safety hub has been unveiled by Australia’s leading transport and logistics specialist insurer, NTI, to support the growth and development of the industry. The Better Business Hub helps protect Aussie fleet, transport operators and drivers by providing interactive, downlo

Forest Enterprises’ Environmental Manager, Hannah Harvey, was recognised at the 2021 Southern North Island Wood Council Awards winning the Outstanding Environmental Management Award. Source: Timberbiz This award recognises a person or company who goes above and beyond for environmenta