The Strathbogie Shire Council is calling on the Victorian Government to end native forest logging and protect the Strathbogie Forest in new conservation reserve. The 5-2 council decision came on the back of a new community-fund report recommending protection of the Strathbogie forest

The Andrews Government – senior ministers and relevant departments – has strongly rejected allegations made on the ABC that VicForests has illegally harvested native forest timber on a massive scale. ABC’s 7:30 Report, three days before Saturday’s state election, accused VicForests of

The mountain pine beetle has devastated one-fifth of Colorado forest land over the past couple of decades, but the lumber and alternative energy industries have been able to make good use of the wood from these blighted forests. Routt, Eagle, Grand and Summit counties were among the h

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create opportunities for Vietnam to expand markets for major exports like wood and timber products, and seafood. It is forecast wood and timber products will benefit much from the deal as

As California comes to terms with the deadliest wildfires in its history, United States President Donald Trump has offered a solution to the problem. Mr Trump said California authorities should copy Finland’s example and rake forest floors to remove the material which fuels fire

A group of young foresters is working to raise the profile of their industry and provide support for those looking to develop careers in the sector. The Future Foresters group grew out of the NZ Institute of Forestry conference last September and has got off to a strong start, with so

VicForests refutes claims made by ABC regarding illegal harvesting saying the ABC has based its story on a narrow interpretation of the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004. Under the Act, VicForests must comply with the terms and information described in the Allocation Order as gaze

The load-carrying capacity of laminated veneer lumber hasn’t been its strongest sellingpoint in the past, but research from Deakin University has shown interesting results. There are environmental and potentially economic advantages to using laminated veneerlumber for building structu