28 March 2012
The UNECE/FAO North American Forest Sector Outlook Study (NAFSOS) projects possible futures for the US and Canada in 2030. This study is a companion to the European Forest Sector Outlook Study II (EFSOS II) launched in September 2011. The study concludes that over the next decades North American forests are expected to meet increasing and sometimes conflicting environmental, social and economic demands: issues that warrant policymakers' attention.
26 March 2012
China's environmental concerns and growing demand for energy are a "wild card" for a long-term assessment of forest-sector market opportunities, the ForestWood 2012 conference was told last week.
27 March 2012
Large, stable logs and large branches that fall into small streams during harvest do more good than harm, providing a win-win for both the stream and the forestry companies.22 March 2012
The head of the country's largest forestry company says carbon credits could be more of a burden than a blessing for many forest owners.
22 March 2012
The Forest Wood Industry is aiming to triple its roughly $4.5 billion export market over the next decade, led by the development of stronger timber products that are more resistant to earthquake damage.
19 March 2012
It has taken years, but the fragmented forest industry is finally showing signs of pulling together over a common cause.17 March 2012
Forestry science investor Rubicon says regulatory changes in the United States will benefit ArborGen, the US-based biotech company it one-third owns.12 March 2012
A Kiwi has been appointed chief executive of VicForests, the Government of Victoria's agency that manages the allocation of harvesting rights to the state's native forests.6 March 2012
A new rail service for logs between Wellington and the Wairarapa is expected to reduce congestion and make driving easier over the precarious Rimutaka Hill Road. However, Masterton residents still face a long wait before trucks are diverted around the town.
