Bushfire Royal Commission chairman, Retired Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin, has extended his sympathy to the families of 33 people who died during Australia’s disastrous “Black Summer” and says the harrowing season will linger in the national psyche. Source: Timberb

The world is focused on COVID-19 and well it should but in the midst of this crisis we cannot forget the ramifications of the 2019/2020 bushfire season. We need to remember what happened in Kangaroo Island, Cudlee Creek, Kentbruck, Rennick and Keilira, and use the lessons from those t

The ongoing Corona virus pandemic and a desperate scramble to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline medical staff is leaving many countries exposed and is putting lives at risk. Australia is a leading exporter of eucalyptus wood fibre which can be a major component

For almost four weeks now, pubs, cinemas, restaurants, and indoor sports have been closed. Concerts, festivals, sports, weddings have been cancelled. Churches are closed. Only 10 people can attend funerals. We all seem focused on COVID-19 as we should be. But life does go on. Source:

The timber trade in the UK is facing a significant decrease in demand for products according to a Timber Trade Federation (TTF) survey of members, with more than 60% of respondents accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Source: Timberbiz This reflects construction site

As Norske Skog closely monitors the coronavirus outbreak it is continuously implementing measures to reduce the risk for employees and ensure continuity of operations. In France the company has commenced full production at its Golbey mill. Source: Timberbiz “Our top priority is to ens

John Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, is producing protective face shields in Moline, Illinois. Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of he

During these unprecedented times, Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) wants to understand how to best to help. The organisation wants to understand how you are affected by COVID-19 and what the immediate and short-term needs are. Source: Timberbiz PFT also needs to provide information to g

The fourth edition of the Australia & New Zealand Forestry Products Industry Map is out. This 2020 edition is a full-colour map combining the wood processing and manufacturing operations of both New Zealand and Australia. Source: Timberbiz The map features more than 50 major updat