(Lucy Craymer, Stuff) – Millions of cubic metres of logs leave our shores every year – all while we remain desperately short of timber. If you want to build a house in New Zealand, you’ll likely want timber. But in a country that cuts down around 40,000 hectares of trees, there is a shortage of the stuff.[…]
After more than 25 years’ working in domestic and international forestry and agriculture sectors, the Tasmania Regional Forestry Hub’s new general manager will soon return to his home state where he hopes to make a tangible difference to the growth and standing of the local forest and forest products industry. Simon Talbot—who hails from six[…]
There’s no end in sight to the worldwide interest in sustainable bio-based materials. Their role towards a global and sustainable bioeconomy is crucial. Integrating local bio-sourced products in concrete applications has specifically been a growing interest for the Canadian government and industry. In its efforts to introduce forest-based biomaterials to new markets, FPInnovations developed expertise[…]
A New Zealand team hopes a drone dropping thousands of seeds over the Hūnua ranges could provide a boost to native reforestation efforts. RNZ reporter Louise Ternouth and cameraman Nick Monro were there for its launch. If the trial works, the drone-testing team say New Zealand could be progressing on the government’s ambitious goal of[…]
“The role of data and information in forestry has increased incrementally, and the digital transformation now being experienced is introducing an entirely new era of data-driven business. Ponsse wants to lead the development of future sustainable forestry business models. “Technologies such as connectivity, data acquisition and management enable the development of new tools for remote[…]
Woodsafe Timber Protection Ltd has launched an exclusive collaboration with Australias market-leading fire protection coatings company – Fireshield, extending its reach of its specialised pressure impregnated timber processes to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. The trend to build with sustainable, climate-neutral products continues to grow and demanded by architects and customers alike worldwide.[…]
International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Visy Pulp & Paper for a 243,000 m3 chip storage and handling system, including a Stacker Reclaimer RST360, for its Tumut mill in New South Wales, Australia. The ANDRITZ 360° Stacker Reclaimer is a complete system that stores and reclaims wood chips in a continuous 360° radial configuration. It operates[…]
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Seneca has announced that SPI plans to acquire Seneca and affiliates, combining two complementary, familyowned forest products businesses with strong historical roots on the West Coast. Founded in 1953, Seneca operates a 175,000-acre sustainably-managed tree farm, sawmills, and a biomass plant in Oregon. SPI, a leading lumber producer that manages[…]
John Deere has added a 330-horsepower option for the 853M Tracked Feller Buncher and 853MH Tracked Harvester, equipped with the Dedicated Travel System. The 10% increase in horsepower, combined with the optional Dedicated Travel System, allows for higher productivity, and enhanced overall machine efficiency. Other key features found on the 853M and 853MH machines include[…]
The Pentarch Group has announced it has purchased the assets of Dormit Pty Ltd. Dormit operates two sawmills and associated operations located at Dandenong South and Swifts Creek in Victoria, Australia. It processes hardwood logs primarily for pallet production with final processing occurring in Dandenong. Dormit is Australia’s largest manufacturer of wooden pallets, up to[…]