Representatives from the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and the National Farmers Federation (NFF), including AFPA Chair Greg McCormack and NFF President Fiona Simson visited New Zealand to examine farm forestry operations near Rotorua. Source: Timberbiz The joint delega

Alarming reports have emerged from the Federal Government on Monday that Australia’s low emergency fuel reserves makes us “vulnerable” and creates a critical national security issue. Source: Timberbiz Australia is languishing behind other nations in energy independence and security. A

The peak industry groups representing NSW’s timber and forest products industries slammed the NSW Government’s announcement yesterday (Monday) to lock up more State Forest, with no evidence that it will lead to better conservation outcomes for koalas and without consulting with indust

Canada’s strained rail network is damaging Alberta’s forest industry according to Paul Whittaker, president and CEO of the Albert Forest Products Association in an article he wrote for CBC News. Source: CBC News After a winter of delayed shipments, high storage and truckin

US softwood lumber demand is expected to continue its upward trajectory from the lows of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, reaching an all-time high by mid 2020s, according to a newly released US Lumber Outlook Study by ForestEdge LLC and Wood Resources International LLC (USLO

The exhibition pairing of HOLZ-HANDWERK (the industry meeting for the wood processing sector) and FENSTERBAU FRONTALE (the international Trade Show. Window. Door. Facade) achieved record numbers for visitors and countries of origin this year. Source: Timberbiz There was a combined tot

New research on the impacts on biodiversity of ‘thinning’ White cypress pine trees (Callitris glaucophylla) has yielded promising results, finding many positive relationships between the management practice and the diversity of species in NSW forests. Source: Timberbiz The project, le

The draft of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Meta-Standard has been released for public comment. Source: Timberbiz The Meta-Standard provides the base document against which all PEFC endorsed National Standards must align. It provides requirements for performance and sustainabi

Gippsland timber bosses have slammed the state government for a lack of action after committing $110 million last year to establish more timber plantations in the region. Source: Latrobe Valley Express The funding was allocated in the Victorian State Budget to help with the creation o