27 July 2011
Two new moves announced by the UK Forestry Commission are expected to attract significant new investment into UK tree planting projects designed to help combat climate change.
Forestry News
Nelson forestry deal includes roads upkeep
20 July 2011
A Nelson forestry company will get better access through Mt Richmond Forest Park conservation land in return for help with pest control and road maintenance, under a new agreement which will also guarantee public access, according to an article in the Nelson Mail.
Scion licenses a revolutionary wood plastic reinforcer
19 July 2011
A new technology that produces wood plastic pellets that give strength to traditional polymers has been developed by Crown Research Institute Scion. The technology enables production of wood-plastic composites with long wood fibre reinforcement, which are easily fed into conventional extruders and injection moulders.Oz carbon price fails to spruik forest sales
18 July 2011
The Australian Government's carbon price scheme is failing to increase investor interest in forestry properties. Industry players were hoping a price on carbon would increase the value of plantations.
No place for synthetic stoners in forestry
12 July 2011
The use of synthetic cannabis in the forestry workforce is of growing concern to industry leaders, who are moving quickly to ensure the new substances are included in their drug & alcohol policy.New Zealand forestry rising stars revealed
18 July 2011
Thirty one top performers are in line for the wood industry’s most sought after awards after being selected as finalists in the National Training Awards run by FITEC, the forest and wood industry training organisation.
Half the harvest exported as logs
12 July 2011
The total value of forestry exports for the year to 31 March 2011 was NZ$4.4 billion, NZ$0.8 billion up on the previous year, due to a sustained high level of log exports.
Australia puts A$3.2bn into renewable energy
11 July 2011
The Australian government will commit A$3.2 billion (US$3.4 billion) to create an agency to support renewable energy development.Free firewood for quake victims
8 July 2011
A forestry company is giving free firewood to families who need it most in Christchurch.