A technical working group has revised the first version of this project certification standard. The new version addresses specific challenges that construction companies, designers, carpenters and other individuals face when certifying a project (e.g. buildings, boat, sculpture, timbe
Forestry Corporation of NSW has had its Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) recognised with a silver in the NSW Tourism Awards (Tourist Attraction category). Found in Orara East State Forest, the lookout showcases the natural beauty of Coffs Harbour and is a drawcard for the region’s tourists
More than 30 teachers from Parkfield Primary recently got an education on the timber industry as part of a Leschenault Timber Industry Club (LTIC) forest field trip in Western Australia. Source: Timberbiz Communications and stakeholder engagement manager Jennifer Eliot said the Forest
RDO Equipment has announced the consolidation of its business interests in Australia and the appointment of Julie Whitcombe as CEO of the newly formed RDO Australia Group, as the business acquires 100% ownership of Queensland-based machinery dealer Vanderfield and Vermeer Equipment Ho
NZ Institute of Forestry hosted a meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, on Friday 22 November, which was held near Christchurch and was a small round-table meeting. Source: Timberbiz The opportunities and challenges facing the forestry sector in New Zea
AUSTimber and AFCA have announced that ticket sales for AUSTimber 2020 are now live. AUSTimber show tickets, welcome dinner tickets and AUSTimber merchandise are ready to be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/austimber2020-the-largest-timber-show-in-australasia-tickets-79476
The Institute of Foresters of Australia is frustrated at the national broadcaster, once again, misrepresenting evidence to support dubious claims, this time in its story about water catchments. The ABC last week reported Melbourne’s drinking water is being put at risk by “
Chile will receive US$63 million from the Green Climate Fund for having successfully reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from forests. Emissions were reduced by 18.4 million tCO2eq between 2014 and 2016 by the implementation of REDD+ activities. Source: Timberbiz REDD+ is a mechani
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