8 June 2011
Greenhouse gas emissions are going up instead of down despite 20 years of effort, hitting record highs, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
Forestry News
UN endorses forest investment
7 June 2011
Investing a relatively small amount each year in the forestry sector could halve deforestation, create millions of new jobs and help tackle the devastating effects of climate change, according to a United Nations report released to mark World Environment Day.
Garnaut proposes A$26 carbon price for Australia
1 June 2011
Australia's top climate change adviser has recommended that the nation begin with a fixed carbon price of about A$26 (US$27.80), increase it by 4% a year then shift to a floating price regime after three years.Paul Nicholls: NZ timber industry is thriving, not lumbering
2 June 2011
Demand for local timber is likely to reach its highest levels in years due to unprecedented pressure from the Asian market.Hansen new WPA chair
30 May 2011
The new chairman of the Wood Processors' Association is Mark Hansen of Rosvall Sawmill. His election follows the resignation of former chair Rob Davies.
Bioenergy sustainability indicators agreed by international body
24 May 2011
Leading countries have agreed a set of sustainability indicators to inform the production and use of bioenergy, meeting repeated requests from the G8 for such guidelines.UK to target 50% emissions cut by 2025
18 May 2011
The British Government has set a goal of halving carbon dioxide emissions by 2025, after a tumultuous week of cabinet rifts on the issue. These are the most ambitious greenhouse gas targets of any developed country and well above the EU's target of a 20% emissions reduction by 2020.Upper SI iwi to sign treaty forest deal
11 May 2011
Upper South Island iwi and the Crown have taken the first step towards a $48 million Treaty of Waitangi forestry settlement, according to a report by Helen Murdoch in the Nelson Mail.Weir is Forester of the Year
10 May 2011
FOA executive council member Peter Weir is the 2011 New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) Forester of the Year. He was presented with the award at the institute’s annual conference in Auckland last week by forestry minister David Carter. The award recognises leadership, excellence and personal integrity.