Smart, future proof solutions were at the top of the agenda this year at the five-day Ligna 2019 expo. And it was made clear at this is world-leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing plant, machinery and tools that technology users are now “getting smart” with regard to

Tumbarumba based community groups are invited to submit their applications by the end of June for a grant valued at more than $10,000 as part of the Hyne Community Trust. The application form and guidelines are available on the Hyne Timber website as well as hard copies at the Tumbaru

Deakin University engineering researchers have begun a new investigation into Australian-made Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) with experimental results expected to reveal the full potential of this innovative and environmentally friendly construction material. Source: Timberbiz The resea

Eight outstanding students were presented with their inaugural forestry scholarships by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Forestry Minister Shane Jones at a special awards ceremony at the University of Canterbury. The Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau scholarships were developed to e

Timber Queensland’s seminar Timber Framing: Sustainable | Durable | Profitable is an opportunity to hear experts give practical advice and design considerations for making these products work for you. This half day seminar is for developers, building and design professionals who want

In May-June 2019, the Victorian Government (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions) and Australian Government (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Department of Environment and Energy) will undertake joint engage

Forestry Corporation NSW’s 2019 softwood planting program is underway with planting commencing at Grafton. The 2019 planting campaign will see contract crews planting almost 10 million pine seedlings on the State‐owned estate across NSW. Source: Timberbiz The program started in Grafto

Forestry deals in Australia and New Zealand over the past 20 years have totalled up to $18 billion, according to a leading forestry analyst. Managing director Indufor Asia-Pacific (Australia), Andrew Morton, said the value of 93 transactions in Australasia over the 20-year period was

Stora Enso’s investment in a new production facility for cross laminated timber (CLT) at the Gruvön sawmill in Sweden has cost EUR 45 million and has proceeded according to plan from the investment decision made in July 2017. The investment has led to 60 new employees for the mill. So