Regional Forestry Hubs
The Queensland forestry industry is being boosted by a $2.2 million Morrison Government investment in Regional Forestry Hubs. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonno Duniam said that establishing…
Australia’s Bio-energy Roadmap
Bio-energy Roadmap – Opportunity for Australia to catch up and compete with the rest of the world The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is urging the Federal Government to commit…
One Billion Trees projects help grow Tairāwhiti
One Billion Trees funding of more than $1.5 million for six innovative projects will bring employment and kick-start the Tairāwhiti economy following the COVID-19 lockdown, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says.…
Government backs investment in wood
The Government is backing the forest and wood-processing industry to play a major role in New Zealand’s economic recovery, with the launch of the Invest in New Zealand Wood Processing…
The Gambia’s Blood Wood Trafficking
Washington, DC – The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)’s new report, Cashing-In On Chaos, conclusively establishes links between timber trafficking controlled by Senegalese armed rebels; the decade-long smuggling of an estimated…
New Regional Forester for Eastern Region
USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of Gina Owens as Regional Forester for the Forest Service’s Eastern Region. As Regional Forester, Owens will oversee management of…
Tilhill welcomes Jack Aldred
Q&A: Tilhill welcomes Jack Aldred, Harvesting Contracts Manager to the southern England team. Why did you choose to pursue a career in the forest industry? I’ve always worked outside. I…
Excluded from ancestral forest
Kenya’s Mau Ogiek Remain excluded from ancestral forest three years after landmark land rights win Three years after Kenya’s indigenous Ogiek people received legal recognition of their rights over their…
Canfor to Close Isle Pierre Sawmill
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be closing its Isle Pierre sawmill, which is located near Prince George, British Columbia. The closure will take effect in the third quarter of…
Modernizing Forest Management Rules
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales and protest of forest management decisions, which haven’t been revised in more…