6 October 2010
The decision by Gull Petroleum to stock biodiesel at three of its service stations has been welcomed by the Bioenergy Association.
Forestry News
Scion reports post-tax loss for 2010
7 October 2010
Crown Research Institute Scion has announced a before-tax profit of $3.240 million for the year ending 30 June 2010. After allowance is made for changes in tax rules relating to building depreciation, this converts to a net loss of $0.978 million.
Consultation begins on forest carbon measurement approach
15 October 2010
MAF has opened consultation on a proposed new approach for owners of post-1989 forest to more accurately assess the carbon absorbed by their trees.
Forest privatisation comes to the UK
1 November 2010
The UK Government is planning to sell off swathes of publicly-owned forests to help pay down the massive financial deficit that is crippling Britain.
Illegal logging rampant in country (Vietnam): ministry
1 Nov 2010
ERMA toughens MB rules
3 November 2010
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has imposed strict controls on methyl bromide fumigations, including the requirement for recapture of the gas within 10 years.
Have your say on draft FSC NZ standard
4 November 2010
New Zealand is hoping to have an international standard for the management of its plantation forests approved sometime next year.
New sense of purpose for Scion
16 Nov 2010
Scion's new Statement of Core Purpose was issued today by science minister Wayne Mapp. It states that Scion’s purpose is to drive innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors, to create economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.
New Trans-Tasman Timber Design Awards
26 Nov 2010
A new Trans-Tasman Timber Design Award will draw entries from the finalists in the recent Australian and New Zealand national timber design awards, both of which have taken place in the last month.