New Zealand’s timber industry says it is ready to resume operations following the move to level 3 of lockdown from Monday next week. Alert level 3 will be held for two weeks and then Cabinet will assess whether to move down another level. Source: Timberbiz The Forest Owners Associatio

The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government that it is establishing a $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package and ensuring a strong focus on the State’s forest product industries damaged by the catastrophic fires. Source: Timb

The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another “victim” with this year’s Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards cancelled.The awards, which began in 2018, awards recognise individuals and companies in the Green Triangle timber industry for their dedication to best practise, continuous impro

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is forecasting a “calamitous decline” in housing construction and says an urgent recovery package is needed. The AFPA is calling on Australia’s leaders to urgently put in place a stimulus recovery package for the sector to counter the

The usage of pesticides on coniferous seedlings in Sweden declined by 4% in 2019 compared with 2018, instead mechanical treatment was used. This was shown by annual statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency on sold seedlings. The amount sold is about the same as the previous year. Sou

Vermeer is enhancing its stump cutter product line with the introduction of the patent-pending Vermeer cutting system (VCS). The VCS incorporates a new tooth design that helps reduce pocket rotation and a cutter wheel that reduces material from recirculating during operation. Source:

The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will extend contract deadlines on certain timber sales, sale of property stewardship contracts and forest product permits awarded or issued before April 1, 2020. Extending these deadlines supports the long-term viability of the timber

Forestry Corporation of NSW has donated 1000 blue-leaved stringybark seedlings (Eucalyptus agglomerata) to south coast landowners to help rebuild wildlife habitat in the area. Source: Timberbiz Included are 500 seedlings to be distributed by the Eden Country Women’s Association (CWA)

FSC ANZ is seeking nominations for up to five (5) director positions to its board as the organisation finalises the direction and roadmap for the next five years. Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (RFMAL) trades as FSC ANZ. Source: Timberbiz This is an exciting time for