Plantation forestry participation in the Carbon Farming Initiative in south west Victoria will not cause a rapid expansion of plantation estate however, it will support the state’s emission reduction goals, a new Ernst & Young report has shown. Source: Timberbiz Ernst & Young’

Swedish forest group Södra has launched Liquid Forest, a range of bioproducts: biomethanol, tall oil and turpentine. The Liquid Forest brand is a concept that offers an opportunity to choose climate-smart products derived from sustainably managed forests from the company’s 53,000 fore

The United Steelworkers union (USW) has welcomed the announcement from the US Department of Commerce that tariffs for some Canadian lumber products are being reduced, but the union maintains that solving the softwood lumber dispute must be made a priority in Canada. Source: Timberbiz

A glance through international and Australian architecture and design publications, both traditional and online, will show the growing use of wood and wood products, in decorative and structural roles. However, independent research has shown that lack of knowledge about designing with

A study to better understand the economic benefits generated by the timber harvest and haulage contractors in the South East of South Australia has been funded by the SA Government.  Source: Timberbiz Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham said the contr

A forestry company barred from harvesting is considering leaving Marlborough after ending a court battle. Zindia Limited was stopped from processing its block in the Queen Charlotte Sound after the Marlborough District Council issued a cease-and-desist notice, saying it breached its r

Forest & Wood Communities Australia has lodged a complaint with the Australian Press Council following a story on the timber industry published in The Monthly. It has also complained directly to the editor and provided a detailed critique to outline dozens of issues with the work

Two new directors have joined the Australian Forest Contractors Association. Theresa Lonergan from Lonergan Logging in NSW and Dale Cameron from C3 Australia in Western Australia are the two new directors. Source: Timberbiz They were elected unopposed at the association’s AGM at the e

New fire detection technology and the upgrade of fire-spotting towers across the Limestone Coast forestry estate will be funded as part of a $1.1m State Government investment. Source: The Border Watch The investment will see the fire-tower network staffed, as well as the continuation