27 Feb 2009
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) is disappointed with the Minister for Energy’s first major speech, where – despite emphasising how energy-rich New Zealand is – there is not a single mention of the huge existing resource represented by the millions of tonnes of wood residue that is generated each year by our sustainable forestry industry, but is currently wasted.
Forestry News
Wooden mountain bike handle bars?
02 Mar 2009
Wooden handle bars for mountain bikes will be on show at Scion's open day on 21 March, to showcase the manufacturing potential of wood.Soaring world demand for wood pellets
03 Mar 2009
Wood pellet producers are increasingly competing with pulp manufacturers for wood fibre according to World Resource Quarterly.BC Government sees vibrant future for forestry
10 Mar 2009
A British Columbian Government report issued today concludes there's a strong future for the BC forestry industry. However it provides few options to help thousands in the industry who are out of work today.Australia and New Zealand strengthen climate change cooperation
19 Mar 2009
Australian Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, and New Zealand Minister for Climate Change Issues, Dr Nick Smith, met in Canberra today to discuss climate change and water issues.World Forestry Day celebrated
21 Mar 2009
Cutting down a tree can help save the planet, according to NZ Wood in commemoration of World Forestry Day (Saturday 21 March).New Zealanders want faster action on climate change
23 Mar 2009
A national survey of New Zealanders’ attitudes deals a major blow to those who argue climate change is not happening.Forest owner makes first NZU trade
24 Mar 2009
The first transaction under the NZ emission trading scheme has been reported by web-based news agencies Point Carbon and Carbon News.Massive majority want EU timber law
31 Mar 2009
Brussels, Belgium – European citizens overwhelmingly want stricter controls on illegally sourced timber, according to a poll commissioned by WWF and Friends of the Earth (FoE) Europe.