Timberlab plans to construct state-of-the-art CLT facility
Timberlab, a subsidiary of Swinerton Incorporated and a leading US provider of mass timber systems, unveiled its plans to construct and operate a state-of-th...
Field testing a new approach to forest management
New research initiative aims to bolster the social acceptability and resilience of forest management. A team from the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO)...
The dismantling of the US timber industry mill by mill
It seems like every time a forest product mill or plant shuts down in the US (monthly if not weekly) it’s viewed as a singular isolated incident. But v...
OFO invests to reduce wood waste
Even though wood is a renewable product, essential to the modern way of life, generally the market dictates what is valued, and for forestry this means big l...
Women in Wood Fibre
Australian Bluegum Plantation’s inaugural Women in Wood Fibre celebration has been branded a stand-out success with plans to make the gathering an annual ind...
NZ Forest Owners elect Matt Wakelin as its new president
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association has elected Matt Wakelin as its new president. Mr Wakelin was elected during FOA’s Annual General Meeting replacing...
George Prothero honoured by FTMA with service award
George Prothero, a respected and admired person within in the timber frame and truss sector, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Clive Martella Servi...
Dahlsens Steel Truss and Frame receives grant to employ 1...
Newmerella-based businesses Dahlsens Steel Truss and Frame and partners Built QA have received a $500,000 Forestry Transition Fund grant to expand their oper...
Opinion: Dr Michelle Freeman – standing up for forestry s...
Having a high profile should not provide anyone a free pass to speak disrespectfully and unfairly about others. Forestry Australia is appalled by the misinfo...
Hyne Group expands acquiring Rodpak pallets
The Hyne Group is moving into pallet manufacturing following the acquisition of Melbourne-based pallet and packaging manufacturer Rodpak. Source: Timberbiz T...
Uni of Toronto aims to display best practice wooden building
The proposed Academic Wood Tower build at the University of Toronto, Canada will be an iconic, precedent-setting building at a unique site on St. George camp...
Indonesia’s wildfire control
Indonesia’s 2019 wildfires burned 3.1 million hectares, an area bigger than Belgium, blanketed six other countries in smoky haze, released almost 604 million...
Forestry and wood industry jobs rise in the EU
Forestry and wood industry jobs were up 1.4% from 2012 to 2022 in Europe. In 2022, 3.6 million people worked in different fields in forestry and wood-based i...
Killarney sawmill was a symphony of industry
In the small town of Killarney, in Queensland, where the whispers of timber mingle with the hum of machinery, Ralph Affleck crafted a symphony of industry al...
Popular poplars and willows subsidised in New Zealand
Poplars and willows offer a host of benefits including stabilising land which helps hold fertile soil in place instead of running into waterways and estuarie...
Hyne Community Trust opens for applications in June
The Hyne Community Trust will once again, open for applications in June 2024 for this year’s round of grants. Eligible community organisations are encouraged...
NZ rural report shows forestry looking more positive
According to the New Zealand ASB Rural Quarterly report dairy rebounds, forestry is looking up as meat prices lag, but overall, there was a more positive out...
Extravagant lifestyles preaching to timber communities
Mick Harrington of Forest and Wood Communities Australia has shone the spotlight on the Australian Greens and celebrity activist Leonardo DiCaprio in an opin...
Uni Tas and WoodSolutions’ pilot course on timber design ...
The University of Tasmania in collaboration with WoodSolutions has launched a pilot micro-credential course on Timber Design for Residential Construction. So...
OFO $8M redevelopment at Glencoe
Innovation and safety are the key drivers behind OneFortyOne’s $8 million nursery redevelopment, with a new state-of-the-art undercover handling system leadi...
COFI Welcomes BC Budget 2024 Measures on Wildfire Prevent...
(Vancouver, BC) – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued a statement today on the release of the 2024 BC Budget. “COFI welcomes the pr...
Richard Tremblay Appointed President of Pulp and Tissue B...
The Eastern White Pine: A Historic Legacy at Risk
Explore the historical and ecological importance of the eastern white pine, its conservation efforts, and how businesses can support its preservation.
We need to invest in B.C.’s forestry industry as it trans...
B.C.'s forestry industry continues to have an outsized impact on the provincial economy The post We need to invest in B.C.’s forestry industry as it transiti...
Los bosques boreales de Canadá han sido gravemente dañado...
Un estudio revela que la explotación forestal ha causado graves daños a los bosques boreales de Ontario y Quebec, dos importantes regiones madereras comercia...
Canada’s Boreal Forests Badly Damaged by Logging
A study finds that logging has inflicted severe damage to the vast boreal forests in Ontario and Quebec, two of the country’s main commercial logging regions.
Pine Beetle Decline in Alberta: Key Factors, Impact of Cl...
Discover the key factors and success stories behind the pine beetle decline in Alberta. Learn how climate impacts this population and more
The Working Forest Lumber Forecast Per December 2023
The Working Forest summarizes lumber prices in a comprehensive overview that includes a solid lumber forecast.
Rare Giant Rat Is Photographed Alive for First Time
The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were ...
Reforesting Burned Land: No-Cost Solutions
Meta Description: Discover no-cost solutions for reforesting from carbon credits and volunteer work on burned forests after a wildfire.
Winter Tames Wildfires – Temporarily
The intensity of last year’s wildfires cannot be overstated. Flames engulfed vast stretches of land, destroying homes, displacing people and animals, a...
Carbon Credits from Forestry – A Comprehensive Guide
Carbon credits are a vital mechanism in achieving emissions reductions and meeting emissions targets. They play a crucial role in the fight against climate c...
Weyerhaeuser’s Bold $96.2M Plan to Revolutionize Lumber Mill
Weyerhaeuser, a leading name in the timber industry, is investing $96.2M in a transformative project at its Winn Parish lumber mill. The plan introduces cutt...
Female Rangers ‘Don’t Go All Alpha Like the Men’ to Prote...
Rather than take a confrontational approach with trespassers looking to farm or log in a tropical rainforest in Indonesia, teams of women rangers try dialogu...
Afforestation vs Reforestation and Why Both Matter.
Afforestation involves planting trees in deforested areas to enhance soil quality, prevent erosion, and support diverse ecosystems. This article highlights t...
Forest Thinning: A Strategy for Boosting Tree Resilience ...
Forest thinning, a proactive measure for forest management, is showing promising results in enhancing the resilience of mature trees and promoting native bio...
Addressing the Escalating Wildfire Crisis in the Southeas...
As the Southeastern United States grapples with the escalating wildfire crisis, resources are being stretched thin. Persistent drought and worsening fire wea...
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Falls to a Five-Yea...
Tree loss was down 20 percent from the previous year, the environment minister announced.
COFI Statement on New B.C. Conservation Financing Mechani...
Vancouver, B.C. – BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) President and CEO Linda Coady released the following statement in response to the announcement...
Jair Candor Tracks Brazil’s Amazon Tribes From the Shadows
Jair Candor combs the forest for Indigenous people who want no contact with outsiders. The goal: to prove they exist so their land can be legally protected.
Brasil halló a los últimos miembros de la tribu piripkura...
Pakyi y Tamandua son los últimos miembros aislados conocidos del pueblo piripkura. Ellos plantean un desafío complicado para Brasil: ¿quién tiene derecho a l...
Brazil Found the Last Survivors of an Amazon Tribe. Now W...
Pakyi and Tamandua are the final known isolated members of the Piripkura people. They are posing a tricky challenge for Brazil.
Reviving the Majestic Redwood Forests
A mission to undo decades of damage to the redwoods of California caused by unchecked logging involves even more logging — and chain saws.
Book Review: ‘Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American L...
In W.B. Laughead’s 1916 logging industry pamphlet, a minor Midwestern folk hero underwent a major growth spurt.
Resolute Completes Sale of Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill
The Paper Excellence Group Announces Renewed Business Uni...
Media Statement on the Labour Dispute at Canada’s Ports
BC Council of Forest Industries President & CEO Linda Coady issued the following media statement today: “The BC Council of Forest Industries calls ...
Resolute Announces Ratification of Collective Agreement C...
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