Domestic log prices have hit record highs in recent weeks, underpinned by the boom in construction activity. Source: Otago Times Local log prices hit record highs in March as the combined construction and horticulture sectors buoyed demand from sawmills around the country, according t

One of Benalla’s largest employers DR Henderson may scale back production and therefore employment if energy prices continue to skyrocket. Source: Riverina Herald Executive director of the soft timber and particle board manufacturer David Henderson has slammed the state government for

This month marks Scion’s 70th anniversary. In April 1947, the then State Forest Service established a Forest Experiment Station on the Scion campus to centralise forestry research. Source: Timberbiz The roots run deeper however, and Scion’s development has paralleled the evolution of

On 11 April 2017, the TMA is hosting an important event for the Industry, a chance for everyone to discuss the challenges that confront our sector with politicians. Source: Timberbiz This event will also enable you to gain first hand experience from an allied association – the Master

A discussion based field day has been organised to help grow, manage and harvest trees on farms and enhance grazing and diversity income. Source: Timberbiz The event, run by Private Forests Tasmania, will cover growing, managing and harvesting Radiata pine, growing high quality timber

Ten truckloads of timber from Badja, Bago and Yambulla State Forests are making their way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Sales and Distribution Supervisor Andy Costello said 4017 chopping blocks and 107 tree poles would be used in wood

Trees from Austria – you might remember them as a wonderful backdrop to some of your favourite scenes in the Sound of Music but they also feature prominently in Australia’s structural timber construction? Source: Timberbiz Trees have been our most valuable natural resource for centuri

The mammoth Ark Encounter project situated in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington, on I-75 is being recognized as the world’s largest freestanding timber frame structure, with a total of 3.1 million board feet of timber used in its construction. Source: Ba

A rare and endangerd tree has been felled in Vietnam after a businessman paid $US1.1 million ($A1.4 million) at an auction for its lumber. Source: The Australian The sua tree, which had been collectively owned by villagers in northern Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province, was sold for 24