As anticipated, the turnout to the second Residues2Revenues 2023 was a standout for the industry. Around 250 delegates attended the wood residues event, principally forest owners and managers, harvesting and log cartage …
Best Practice Study Tour Travel Grants open
The WIDE Trust is offering New Zealand residents, engaged in a career in either the forestry or wood industries, the opportunity to embark on an international Best Practice Study Tour …
First female Site Manager appointed – Tumbarumba Mill
Hyne Timber is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristina Kaminski as the new Site Manager of the Hyne Tumbarumba Mill. Kristina has been the Mill’s Operations Manager since joining …
Whakatane Paper Mill commits to NZ$70m further investment
In early 2021, Whakatane Mill Ltd (WML) was on the brink of closure. However, the company is thrilled to announce a significant investment upgrade, and progress is already well underway. …
Corryong’s sawmill to close after 58 years
After 58 years of business, Walker’s timber mill in Corryong, in Victoria’s north east, will soon be powering down for the last time. The closure follows the state government’s decision …
Timber industry stalwart Kenneth Epp retires
After 25 years with Visy Pulp and Paper, Kenneth Epp, who was with the Tumut mill from its establishment in 2001, has retired. Chair of the Softwoods Working Group and …
Latest Australian Timber Market Survey report released
The latest edition of the quarterly Australian Timber Market Survey (TMS) report has been released for the March quarter 2023. Softwood products Prices for untreated MGP structural timber products continued …
New Director for Timber Durability & Design Life Centre
The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life is entering the next and exciting stage of its evolution, with the appointment of new Director, Professor Tripti Singh. With more …
July 2023 NZ log market update
Opinion Piece; Marcus Musson, Forest360 Director Sentiment’s a funny thing. A month ago, we were staring down the barrel of a long and protracted export market ‘crash’ as prices plummeted …