Södra is adding another shift at its facility for cross-laminated timber in Värö and doubling capacity. Production commenced at the facility two months ago and the number of inquiries is continuously increasing according to the company. Source: Timberbiz “The industry has understood t

The Indian government has scrapped a plan to militarize its forests and open them up for commercial exploitation, after a national and international outcry. The government’s proposals were initially secret, and were drawn up with the involvement of the CEO of WWF-India, Ravi Singh. Bu

The forestry and logging industry is facing lower prices for their products, while sheep and beef farmers are getting higher prices for their stock, according to Stats NZ. Prices received for raw materials produced by the forestry and logging industry dropped in the September 2019 qua

At the recent Victorian Association of Forestry Industries (VAFI) dinner held in Melbourne the VAFI Lifetime Achievement Award was announced with the winner Max Walker from Walker’s Sawmill in Corryong. Three other industry awards were also announced on the night. Source: Timberbiz Wh

The latest edition of one of the most popular publications about Australia’s forests is available. Acting ABARES Executive Director, Peter Gooday, said the latest Australia’s Forests at a Glance booklet was a treasure trove of data and information for the forestry sector. Source: Timb

The Victorian Government’s claim that ‘nobody has to lose their jobs until 2024’ following the decision to halt native timber harvesting in the state has been shown up as wrong at best by the Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. Source: Timberbiz Speaking in State Parliament Ms Ba

Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews has been accused of misleading Victorians about ending the harvesting of old growth forest as one of his excuses to shut down Victoria’s native forestry industry and put thousands of regional Victorians out of work. Source: Timberbiz The AFPA says the st

Victorians outraged by the Victorian Government’s ban on the native timber industry are encouraged to add their name to a petition launched last week. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath said the native timber ban was not based on reality, but was an ideologic

Not surprisingly no Victorian Labor politician showed his face at the Victorian Association of Forestry Industries (VAFI) awards dinner held on Friday 15 November in Melbourne. However, the number of opposition politicians was impressive including long time timber industry supporter M