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Behold, The Holy Grail – Modified wood windfall for radiata pine

A ‘sleeping’ technology invented early last century is behind a new wood modification process that could revolutionise the use of radiata pine in outdoor applications on a global scale. Tony Neilson reports. ... Read

Green Pressure – US hardwood exporters being squeezed

Increasing demand for proof of sustainability is threatening the US$3 billion American hardwood log and lumber export trade, and the campaign for credibility is also heating up – as Tony Neilson reports. ... Read

Tracking The Carbon – PMs emissions report a green light for forests

The Australian plantations industry will work with researchers and governments to develop standards that ensure carbon in timber is credibly tracked and accounted, following the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Emissions Trading report. ... Read

Structural Integrity – Kiwi F7 affected by latest compliance changes

The future of visually graded structural softwood timber products in Australia is being ‘recalibrated’ following recent testing and concerns about trade practice implications, as John Halkett reports. ... Read

The Nice Fuel – Woody biomass limited without incentives

Since late 2005, when government plans to introduce a long-flagged carbon tax were dumped, there has been an embarrassing energy policy vacuum in New Zealand, which looks set to continue for some time. Michael Dover asks what the wood processing industry is doing about its future energy needs and its carbon footprint. ... Read

Dawning Of A New Age – Rafgt of preservation products about to launch

In a post-CCA era, chemical suppliers are about to launch a raft of sophisticated new timber preservation systems and products, demonstrating how fundamental science can work with commercial interests. ... Read

Asian eyes On New Zealand – Manufacturers looking for better supply security

In a paradoxical turn of events, New Zealand could well benefit from mounting anxiety among Asian companies about their longer-term wood security, wage rates and continuing freight cost increases – as Tony Neilson reports. ... Read

Value Adding In The Regrowth Pt1

At a purpose-built industrial site in heavily timbered Tasmanian forest, a wood processing joint venture opened in May that could signal the beginning of a totally new approach to value added investment across Australia and New Zealand. ... Read