timber and forestry e news issue 310
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ISSUE 310 | 24314
Scott Spencer
By JIM BOWDEN
AN industry-based advisory committee has been established to help guide a $14 million research development and extension program for the forest and timber industries in Queensland
The formation follows endorsement of the statersquos Forest and Timber Industry Plan by the Newman LNP government in December last year
ldquoThe committeersquos main role will be to have industry oversight of a review of the
current forest and timber research development and extension program and to develop a strategic investment planrdquo Forestry Minister John McVeigh said
ldquoThe strategic investment plan will guide forest and timber industry investment to ensure it is aligned with industry priorities including the $14 million of additional funding allocated by the government in response to the industry planrdquo
The advisory committee will be chaired by Scott Spencer
Brian Farmer
Barry Underhill
John McNamara Cont P 3
Simon Dorries
Bruce Robb
Chris Lafferty
Dr Michael Kennedy
Page | issue 3102
TASMANIArsquoS forest wars look set to flare anew with the incoming Liberal government already barring environment groups from talks on the future of the sector
Both sides of the debate have urged the Liberal party to change tack on forestry saying fresh conflict would do nothing to help the industryrsquos future
Party leader Will Hodgman says he was open to conservationists being consulted on his partyrsquos forest plan
The Australian Forest Contractors Association seemed pleased about the governmentrsquos position on forests CEO Colin McCulloch says the political cycle has swung back in favour of the forestry industry ldquoso itrsquos happy days as far as I am concernedrdquo
Emboldened by the crushing defeat of Labor after a power sharing deal with the Greens Liberal treasury spokesman Peter Gutwein says he doesnrsquot see any point in including environment groups in upcoming talks because they were committed to the forest peace deal his party wants to tear up
Forest Industry Association of Tasmania chief Terry Edwards said the Liberals had made their position clear but he would be explaining on behalf of the industry why it was wrong
ldquoWe believe that the position the Liberal Party took into the election and continues to articulate is based on some fundamental misunderstandings and that
the incoming government understands exactly what are the ramifications of what theyrsquore going to dordquo Mr Edwards said
Mr Edwards said that if the government was developing its forestry policy it should also meet environment groups who were united with industry in their determination to see the TFA through
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Forestry Senator Richard Colbeck says result of the Tasmanian election sends a very clear message that the time has come to restore common-sense to forest policy
He said the Coalition would work constructively with the new government to ensure a sustainable long-term future for the forest industry in the state
He said Tasmanians punished the LaborGreen government for disastrous policy decisions including mismanagement of the statersquos forestry industry
ldquoTasmanians have voiced their strong support for the Liberalrsquos forest policy for the second time Last year they voted for change at the federal election and now they have voted for change in Tasmania The message is very clearrdquo Senator Colbeck said
INDUSTRY NEWS
Itrsquos lsquohappy daysrsquofor forestry afterTassie elections
Election sends clear message on forest policy
Colin McCulloch political cycle swings back in favour of forest industry
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Deputy Director-General Fisheries and Forestry who has qualifications in economics
Other committee members are Brian Farmer CEO HQ Plantations (plantation growers) Barry Underhill assistant director forestry DAFF (native forest growers forest policy) John McNamara CEO Parkside Group Milling (sawn timber processors) Simon Dorries general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (plywood and EWPs) Bruce Robb vice-president HIA Queensland (end users builders) Chris Lafferty research and development manager FWPA (national RampD body) and Dr Michael Kennedy general manager forest science DAFF
The committee will be supported by a consultant and four consultants have been invited to tender for this role
John McVeigh said the Newman government was committed to growing an efficient innovative resilient and profitable forestry industry with the growing and harvesting sector worth $171 million in annual sales
The sector supplied the majority of log timber input for the statersquos first round sawmill processing sector which had annual sales estimated at $785 million
The government has already delivered on a number of plan actions including
bull Delivery of long-term sawlog supply arrangements for state-owned cypress forests
bull Initiation of a chain of custody support scheme
in conjunction with Timber Queensland
bull Improved land planning framework for new timber plantations in Queensland by finalising the Forestry for Wood Production Code in the Queensland Planning Provisions (version 3)
The government has recognised the need to collaborate with industry to develop practical strategies to enable the sector to reach its full potential
The industry plan sits alongside Queenslandrsquos agriculture strategy ndash a 2040 vision to double agricultural production
The plan identifies 50 practical actions to support the timber industryrsquos future and to maximise its contribution to the statersquos economic social and environmental well-being
Mr McVeigh said the forestry industry contributed $38 billion to the statersquos economy and employed more than 19000 Queenslanders
ldquoOur forest and timber reserves are a wonderful state assetrdquo he said
ldquoWhile previous Labor governments didnrsquot want
anyone to use our forests and tried to lock them all up the LNP government made an election commitment to balance management so that our state forests serve a broad range of public interest purposesrdquo
Mr McVeigh said forming the advisory committee was part of the Queensland governmentrsquos ongoing support for the forest and timber industry
He said RampD targeted to the needs of local industry was critical to maximise the economic contribution of the statersquos forest and timber industry
The advisory committee will
hold its inaugural meeting next month
Timber Queensland CEO Rod McInnes welcomed the ratification of the industry plan
ldquoThe announcement confirms that securing and cultivating an industry that employs 19000 Queenslanders is of paramount importance to the LNPrdquo he said
Mr McInnes said the actions would help develop markets for the statersquos timber products cultivate a competitive business environment and ensure forest resources provided security for the processing sector
ldquoThe implementation of the plan will ensure a long-term future for many Queensland businessesrdquo Mr McInnes said
ldquoQueenslandrsquos timber industry has potential to prosper but doesnrsquot have the reputation and resources to do so it needs assistance to grow and the implementation of this plan is part of the answerrdquo
Mr McInnes said another essential element was industry ldquobacking itselfrdquo which it was doing through the newly-established Queensland Timber Workers Support Foundation
ldquoThe foundation was formed by industry workers who realise the industryrsquos potential yet recognise the lack of funds prohibiting its growthrdquo he said
The not-for-profit organisation funded by voluntary donations aims to grow industry via marketing campaigns training scholarships community events in timber regions and charitable support to help timber workers and communities
Government has recognised theneed to collaborate with industryFrom P 1
Strategic investment Andrew Dunn HQ Plantations regional manager looks over forest operations at Byfield in central Queensland HQ Plantations manages 343000 ha in Queensland of which 212000 ha is utilised for hardwood and softwood plantation production
Plan will guide investment in timber industry
Industry needs assistance to grow and prosper
Rod McInnes cultivating a competitive business environment
Page | issue 3104
AFTER some years in the wilderness it looks as though Australia might be in the early stages in regaining market share in north Asian markets which it lost some years ago to more aggressive southeast Asian rivals Vietnam and Thailand
For years it has slipped back and in 2013 it exported less than 50 of the volume exported by Vietnam according to industry analyst Dennis Neilson
However a new RISI-DANA survey of all Pacific Rim hardwood woodchip exporters and importers indicates that
Australia will increase its shipments this year by a much higher percentage and also in higher absolute terms than any other country
ldquoThe apparent comeback of Australian suppliers in late 2013 and into 2014 is nothing short of remarkablerdquo Mr Neilson said
ldquoSome Asian buyers attribute this turnaround to a combination of a much weaker Australian dollar against the US dollar lately compared with one or two years ago and to Australian suppliers finally taking a more pragmatic approach to the price they will accept in (mainly) Japanese and Chinese marketsrdquo
The international woodchip trade continues in aggregate to break volume records year after year Last year was no exception reaching almost 23 million BDMT (more than 46 million green tonnes) RISI predicts the trade will be higher yet again in 2014
The Asia Pacific woodchip trade is so important to the Australian forest industry sector that DANA will feature three internationals speakers on this and associated subjects at the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Sector Conference in Melbourne on August 7 and 8
These include RISI China- based specialist Gavin Hao who understands the vital
Chinese woodchip import market better than any other analyst London-based global pulp specialist Oliver Lansdell and a representative of the brand new but rapidly growing Indian market for imported woodchips
This conference will be very timely given the lsquorevitalisation plansrsquo for the industry discussed at the forest industry dinner in Canberra on March 3 attended by the Prime Minister Tony Abbott and 600 guests
Almost all speakers for the Melbourne conference have been confirmed Additional speakers include Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Chilean giant company Arauco Matthew Wood CEO of European company Stora Ensorsquos Australian subsidiary Canadian Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets and American Peter Barynin lead economist North American timber for Boston USA- based RISI
They will share their respective views on the future of log and lumber demand and pricing in the Pacific Rim
INDUSTRY NEWS
Simon DorriesGavin Hao Russ Taylor Peter Barynin Ross Hampton Steve Whitely
Is Australia back on track inthe Pacific Rim timber tradeKey international speakers at Melbourne conference
Remarkable comeback by Aust industry
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MARCH 2014 28 Special luncheon celebrating the International Day of Forests Moda Events Portside Level 2 Portside Wharf 39 Hercules Street Hamilton starting at 12 noon with drinks and savouries on the Moda deck Limited number of seats available Guest speakers Senator Richard Colbeck Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculure and Foresry and Rob de Feacutegely President Institute of Foresters of Australia Supported by Timber Queensland Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia TABMA Australia Institute of Foresters of Australia Australian Timber Importers Federation Organised by Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Club 218 as a 2014 childrenrsquos charities project RSVP Jim Bowden on 07 3266 1429 Mob 0401 312 087 Email canconbigpondnetau
APRIL 2014 3-6 The Cats Are Keen in 2014 44th Hoo-Hoo JIV Convention Coffs Harbour Contact Trish Waters JIV Secretary PO Box 42 Hampton Park Vic 3976 Tel 0418 358 501 Email jivsecretarybigpondcom
MAY 20149 Frame Australia 2014 conference and exhibition
In conjunction with the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Venue Park Hyatt Melbourne The conference theme is pre-fabricated timber and wood products in residential and commercial construction including trends to using timber panels for buildings up to 5 and 10 storeys high International speakers will provide global updates on equipment technologies and construction trends for timber frame and truss and wood panel systems in building The exhibition display comprises 23 exhibitors from Europe North America and Australia For more information visit wwwframeaustraliacom
AUGUST 20146-9 AWISA 2014 exhibition Brisbane Convention and exhibition Centre Displays of panel processing solid wood and timber machinery tooling manufacturing software plus ancillary products such as dust extraction and materials handling equipment Opportunity forn the cabinet kitchen furniture joinery timber fit-out and panel industries to inspect new equipment Inquiries about booking space email infoawisacom or call Geoff Holland Tel (02) 9918 3661 Fax (02) 9918 7764 Mob 0412 361 580
Email infoawisacom
7-8 DANA conference Melbourne The Australian forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Bayview Eden Hotel Melbourne Speakers Gavin Hoe RISI China Oliver Lansdell global pulp specialist Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Arauco Chile Matthew Wood CEO Stora Enso Australia Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets Peter Barynin lead economist with Boston USA- based RISI Peter Zed (Australian sawmilling sector) Simon Dories general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania Conference includes panel of overseas plantation investors Contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
11-12 DANA conference Rotorua NZ The New Zealand forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Novotel Rotorua Hotel Rotorua Web wwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 Conference consultant Pam Richards 61 3 5781 0069 Email pamprcccomau
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Australian speakers feature at Melbourne conference
Several experienced Australian speakers have been confi rmed including Peter Zed on the Australian sawmilling sector Simon Dories CEO of
the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (on tree carbon issues) and Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania
A panel of overseas plantation investors will discuss the subject lsquoWhy Australiarsquo
To register contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
From P 1
Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
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accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
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The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
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ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
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Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
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CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
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THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
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Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
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As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
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Page | issue 3102
TASMANIArsquoS forest wars look set to flare anew with the incoming Liberal government already barring environment groups from talks on the future of the sector
Both sides of the debate have urged the Liberal party to change tack on forestry saying fresh conflict would do nothing to help the industryrsquos future
Party leader Will Hodgman says he was open to conservationists being consulted on his partyrsquos forest plan
The Australian Forest Contractors Association seemed pleased about the governmentrsquos position on forests CEO Colin McCulloch says the political cycle has swung back in favour of the forestry industry ldquoso itrsquos happy days as far as I am concernedrdquo
Emboldened by the crushing defeat of Labor after a power sharing deal with the Greens Liberal treasury spokesman Peter Gutwein says he doesnrsquot see any point in including environment groups in upcoming talks because they were committed to the forest peace deal his party wants to tear up
Forest Industry Association of Tasmania chief Terry Edwards said the Liberals had made their position clear but he would be explaining on behalf of the industry why it was wrong
ldquoWe believe that the position the Liberal Party took into the election and continues to articulate is based on some fundamental misunderstandings and that
the incoming government understands exactly what are the ramifications of what theyrsquore going to dordquo Mr Edwards said
Mr Edwards said that if the government was developing its forestry policy it should also meet environment groups who were united with industry in their determination to see the TFA through
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Forestry Senator Richard Colbeck says result of the Tasmanian election sends a very clear message that the time has come to restore common-sense to forest policy
He said the Coalition would work constructively with the new government to ensure a sustainable long-term future for the forest industry in the state
He said Tasmanians punished the LaborGreen government for disastrous policy decisions including mismanagement of the statersquos forestry industry
ldquoTasmanians have voiced their strong support for the Liberalrsquos forest policy for the second time Last year they voted for change at the federal election and now they have voted for change in Tasmania The message is very clearrdquo Senator Colbeck said
INDUSTRY NEWS
Itrsquos lsquohappy daysrsquofor forestry afterTassie elections
Election sends clear message on forest policy
Colin McCulloch political cycle swings back in favour of forest industry
3issue 310 | Page
INDUSTRY NEWS
Deputy Director-General Fisheries and Forestry who has qualifications in economics
Other committee members are Brian Farmer CEO HQ Plantations (plantation growers) Barry Underhill assistant director forestry DAFF (native forest growers forest policy) John McNamara CEO Parkside Group Milling (sawn timber processors) Simon Dorries general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (plywood and EWPs) Bruce Robb vice-president HIA Queensland (end users builders) Chris Lafferty research and development manager FWPA (national RampD body) and Dr Michael Kennedy general manager forest science DAFF
The committee will be supported by a consultant and four consultants have been invited to tender for this role
John McVeigh said the Newman government was committed to growing an efficient innovative resilient and profitable forestry industry with the growing and harvesting sector worth $171 million in annual sales
The sector supplied the majority of log timber input for the statersquos first round sawmill processing sector which had annual sales estimated at $785 million
The government has already delivered on a number of plan actions including
bull Delivery of long-term sawlog supply arrangements for state-owned cypress forests
bull Initiation of a chain of custody support scheme
in conjunction with Timber Queensland
bull Improved land planning framework for new timber plantations in Queensland by finalising the Forestry for Wood Production Code in the Queensland Planning Provisions (version 3)
The government has recognised the need to collaborate with industry to develop practical strategies to enable the sector to reach its full potential
The industry plan sits alongside Queenslandrsquos agriculture strategy ndash a 2040 vision to double agricultural production
The plan identifies 50 practical actions to support the timber industryrsquos future and to maximise its contribution to the statersquos economic social and environmental well-being
Mr McVeigh said the forestry industry contributed $38 billion to the statersquos economy and employed more than 19000 Queenslanders
ldquoOur forest and timber reserves are a wonderful state assetrdquo he said
ldquoWhile previous Labor governments didnrsquot want
anyone to use our forests and tried to lock them all up the LNP government made an election commitment to balance management so that our state forests serve a broad range of public interest purposesrdquo
Mr McVeigh said forming the advisory committee was part of the Queensland governmentrsquos ongoing support for the forest and timber industry
He said RampD targeted to the needs of local industry was critical to maximise the economic contribution of the statersquos forest and timber industry
The advisory committee will
hold its inaugural meeting next month
Timber Queensland CEO Rod McInnes welcomed the ratification of the industry plan
ldquoThe announcement confirms that securing and cultivating an industry that employs 19000 Queenslanders is of paramount importance to the LNPrdquo he said
Mr McInnes said the actions would help develop markets for the statersquos timber products cultivate a competitive business environment and ensure forest resources provided security for the processing sector
ldquoThe implementation of the plan will ensure a long-term future for many Queensland businessesrdquo Mr McInnes said
ldquoQueenslandrsquos timber industry has potential to prosper but doesnrsquot have the reputation and resources to do so it needs assistance to grow and the implementation of this plan is part of the answerrdquo
Mr McInnes said another essential element was industry ldquobacking itselfrdquo which it was doing through the newly-established Queensland Timber Workers Support Foundation
ldquoThe foundation was formed by industry workers who realise the industryrsquos potential yet recognise the lack of funds prohibiting its growthrdquo he said
The not-for-profit organisation funded by voluntary donations aims to grow industry via marketing campaigns training scholarships community events in timber regions and charitable support to help timber workers and communities
Government has recognised theneed to collaborate with industryFrom P 1
Strategic investment Andrew Dunn HQ Plantations regional manager looks over forest operations at Byfield in central Queensland HQ Plantations manages 343000 ha in Queensland of which 212000 ha is utilised for hardwood and softwood plantation production
Plan will guide investment in timber industry
Industry needs assistance to grow and prosper
Rod McInnes cultivating a competitive business environment
Page | issue 3104
AFTER some years in the wilderness it looks as though Australia might be in the early stages in regaining market share in north Asian markets which it lost some years ago to more aggressive southeast Asian rivals Vietnam and Thailand
For years it has slipped back and in 2013 it exported less than 50 of the volume exported by Vietnam according to industry analyst Dennis Neilson
However a new RISI-DANA survey of all Pacific Rim hardwood woodchip exporters and importers indicates that
Australia will increase its shipments this year by a much higher percentage and also in higher absolute terms than any other country
ldquoThe apparent comeback of Australian suppliers in late 2013 and into 2014 is nothing short of remarkablerdquo Mr Neilson said
ldquoSome Asian buyers attribute this turnaround to a combination of a much weaker Australian dollar against the US dollar lately compared with one or two years ago and to Australian suppliers finally taking a more pragmatic approach to the price they will accept in (mainly) Japanese and Chinese marketsrdquo
The international woodchip trade continues in aggregate to break volume records year after year Last year was no exception reaching almost 23 million BDMT (more than 46 million green tonnes) RISI predicts the trade will be higher yet again in 2014
The Asia Pacific woodchip trade is so important to the Australian forest industry sector that DANA will feature three internationals speakers on this and associated subjects at the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Sector Conference in Melbourne on August 7 and 8
These include RISI China- based specialist Gavin Hao who understands the vital
Chinese woodchip import market better than any other analyst London-based global pulp specialist Oliver Lansdell and a representative of the brand new but rapidly growing Indian market for imported woodchips
This conference will be very timely given the lsquorevitalisation plansrsquo for the industry discussed at the forest industry dinner in Canberra on March 3 attended by the Prime Minister Tony Abbott and 600 guests
Almost all speakers for the Melbourne conference have been confirmed Additional speakers include Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Chilean giant company Arauco Matthew Wood CEO of European company Stora Ensorsquos Australian subsidiary Canadian Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets and American Peter Barynin lead economist North American timber for Boston USA- based RISI
They will share their respective views on the future of log and lumber demand and pricing in the Pacific Rim
INDUSTRY NEWS
Simon DorriesGavin Hao Russ Taylor Peter Barynin Ross Hampton Steve Whitely
Is Australia back on track inthe Pacific Rim timber tradeKey international speakers at Melbourne conference
Remarkable comeback by Aust industry
Cont P 5
5issue 310 | Page
MARCH 2014 28 Special luncheon celebrating the International Day of Forests Moda Events Portside Level 2 Portside Wharf 39 Hercules Street Hamilton starting at 12 noon with drinks and savouries on the Moda deck Limited number of seats available Guest speakers Senator Richard Colbeck Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculure and Foresry and Rob de Feacutegely President Institute of Foresters of Australia Supported by Timber Queensland Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia TABMA Australia Institute of Foresters of Australia Australian Timber Importers Federation Organised by Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Club 218 as a 2014 childrenrsquos charities project RSVP Jim Bowden on 07 3266 1429 Mob 0401 312 087 Email canconbigpondnetau
APRIL 2014 3-6 The Cats Are Keen in 2014 44th Hoo-Hoo JIV Convention Coffs Harbour Contact Trish Waters JIV Secretary PO Box 42 Hampton Park Vic 3976 Tel 0418 358 501 Email jivsecretarybigpondcom
MAY 20149 Frame Australia 2014 conference and exhibition
In conjunction with the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Venue Park Hyatt Melbourne The conference theme is pre-fabricated timber and wood products in residential and commercial construction including trends to using timber panels for buildings up to 5 and 10 storeys high International speakers will provide global updates on equipment technologies and construction trends for timber frame and truss and wood panel systems in building The exhibition display comprises 23 exhibitors from Europe North America and Australia For more information visit wwwframeaustraliacom
AUGUST 20146-9 AWISA 2014 exhibition Brisbane Convention and exhibition Centre Displays of panel processing solid wood and timber machinery tooling manufacturing software plus ancillary products such as dust extraction and materials handling equipment Opportunity forn the cabinet kitchen furniture joinery timber fit-out and panel industries to inspect new equipment Inquiries about booking space email infoawisacom or call Geoff Holland Tel (02) 9918 3661 Fax (02) 9918 7764 Mob 0412 361 580
Email infoawisacom
7-8 DANA conference Melbourne The Australian forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Bayview Eden Hotel Melbourne Speakers Gavin Hoe RISI China Oliver Lansdell global pulp specialist Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Arauco Chile Matthew Wood CEO Stora Enso Australia Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets Peter Barynin lead economist with Boston USA- based RISI Peter Zed (Australian sawmilling sector) Simon Dories general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania Conference includes panel of overseas plantation investors Contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
11-12 DANA conference Rotorua NZ The New Zealand forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Novotel Rotorua Hotel Rotorua Web wwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 Conference consultant Pam Richards 61 3 5781 0069 Email pamprcccomau
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Australian speakers feature at Melbourne conference
Several experienced Australian speakers have been confi rmed including Peter Zed on the Australian sawmilling sector Simon Dories CEO of
the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (on tree carbon issues) and Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania
A panel of overseas plantation investors will discuss the subject lsquoWhy Australiarsquo
To register contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
From P 1
Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
7issue 310 | Page
accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
9issue 310 | Page
INDUSTRY NEWS
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
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Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
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THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Deputy Director-General Fisheries and Forestry who has qualifications in economics
Other committee members are Brian Farmer CEO HQ Plantations (plantation growers) Barry Underhill assistant director forestry DAFF (native forest growers forest policy) John McNamara CEO Parkside Group Milling (sawn timber processors) Simon Dorries general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (plywood and EWPs) Bruce Robb vice-president HIA Queensland (end users builders) Chris Lafferty research and development manager FWPA (national RampD body) and Dr Michael Kennedy general manager forest science DAFF
The committee will be supported by a consultant and four consultants have been invited to tender for this role
John McVeigh said the Newman government was committed to growing an efficient innovative resilient and profitable forestry industry with the growing and harvesting sector worth $171 million in annual sales
The sector supplied the majority of log timber input for the statersquos first round sawmill processing sector which had annual sales estimated at $785 million
The government has already delivered on a number of plan actions including
bull Delivery of long-term sawlog supply arrangements for state-owned cypress forests
bull Initiation of a chain of custody support scheme
in conjunction with Timber Queensland
bull Improved land planning framework for new timber plantations in Queensland by finalising the Forestry for Wood Production Code in the Queensland Planning Provisions (version 3)
The government has recognised the need to collaborate with industry to develop practical strategies to enable the sector to reach its full potential
The industry plan sits alongside Queenslandrsquos agriculture strategy ndash a 2040 vision to double agricultural production
The plan identifies 50 practical actions to support the timber industryrsquos future and to maximise its contribution to the statersquos economic social and environmental well-being
Mr McVeigh said the forestry industry contributed $38 billion to the statersquos economy and employed more than 19000 Queenslanders
ldquoOur forest and timber reserves are a wonderful state assetrdquo he said
ldquoWhile previous Labor governments didnrsquot want
anyone to use our forests and tried to lock them all up the LNP government made an election commitment to balance management so that our state forests serve a broad range of public interest purposesrdquo
Mr McVeigh said forming the advisory committee was part of the Queensland governmentrsquos ongoing support for the forest and timber industry
He said RampD targeted to the needs of local industry was critical to maximise the economic contribution of the statersquos forest and timber industry
The advisory committee will
hold its inaugural meeting next month
Timber Queensland CEO Rod McInnes welcomed the ratification of the industry plan
ldquoThe announcement confirms that securing and cultivating an industry that employs 19000 Queenslanders is of paramount importance to the LNPrdquo he said
Mr McInnes said the actions would help develop markets for the statersquos timber products cultivate a competitive business environment and ensure forest resources provided security for the processing sector
ldquoThe implementation of the plan will ensure a long-term future for many Queensland businessesrdquo Mr McInnes said
ldquoQueenslandrsquos timber industry has potential to prosper but doesnrsquot have the reputation and resources to do so it needs assistance to grow and the implementation of this plan is part of the answerrdquo
Mr McInnes said another essential element was industry ldquobacking itselfrdquo which it was doing through the newly-established Queensland Timber Workers Support Foundation
ldquoThe foundation was formed by industry workers who realise the industryrsquos potential yet recognise the lack of funds prohibiting its growthrdquo he said
The not-for-profit organisation funded by voluntary donations aims to grow industry via marketing campaigns training scholarships community events in timber regions and charitable support to help timber workers and communities
Government has recognised theneed to collaborate with industryFrom P 1
Strategic investment Andrew Dunn HQ Plantations regional manager looks over forest operations at Byfield in central Queensland HQ Plantations manages 343000 ha in Queensland of which 212000 ha is utilised for hardwood and softwood plantation production
Plan will guide investment in timber industry
Industry needs assistance to grow and prosper
Rod McInnes cultivating a competitive business environment
Page | issue 3104
AFTER some years in the wilderness it looks as though Australia might be in the early stages in regaining market share in north Asian markets which it lost some years ago to more aggressive southeast Asian rivals Vietnam and Thailand
For years it has slipped back and in 2013 it exported less than 50 of the volume exported by Vietnam according to industry analyst Dennis Neilson
However a new RISI-DANA survey of all Pacific Rim hardwood woodchip exporters and importers indicates that
Australia will increase its shipments this year by a much higher percentage and also in higher absolute terms than any other country
ldquoThe apparent comeback of Australian suppliers in late 2013 and into 2014 is nothing short of remarkablerdquo Mr Neilson said
ldquoSome Asian buyers attribute this turnaround to a combination of a much weaker Australian dollar against the US dollar lately compared with one or two years ago and to Australian suppliers finally taking a more pragmatic approach to the price they will accept in (mainly) Japanese and Chinese marketsrdquo
The international woodchip trade continues in aggregate to break volume records year after year Last year was no exception reaching almost 23 million BDMT (more than 46 million green tonnes) RISI predicts the trade will be higher yet again in 2014
The Asia Pacific woodchip trade is so important to the Australian forest industry sector that DANA will feature three internationals speakers on this and associated subjects at the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Sector Conference in Melbourne on August 7 and 8
These include RISI China- based specialist Gavin Hao who understands the vital
Chinese woodchip import market better than any other analyst London-based global pulp specialist Oliver Lansdell and a representative of the brand new but rapidly growing Indian market for imported woodchips
This conference will be very timely given the lsquorevitalisation plansrsquo for the industry discussed at the forest industry dinner in Canberra on March 3 attended by the Prime Minister Tony Abbott and 600 guests
Almost all speakers for the Melbourne conference have been confirmed Additional speakers include Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Chilean giant company Arauco Matthew Wood CEO of European company Stora Ensorsquos Australian subsidiary Canadian Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets and American Peter Barynin lead economist North American timber for Boston USA- based RISI
They will share their respective views on the future of log and lumber demand and pricing in the Pacific Rim
INDUSTRY NEWS
Simon DorriesGavin Hao Russ Taylor Peter Barynin Ross Hampton Steve Whitely
Is Australia back on track inthe Pacific Rim timber tradeKey international speakers at Melbourne conference
Remarkable comeback by Aust industry
Cont P 5
5issue 310 | Page
MARCH 2014 28 Special luncheon celebrating the International Day of Forests Moda Events Portside Level 2 Portside Wharf 39 Hercules Street Hamilton starting at 12 noon with drinks and savouries on the Moda deck Limited number of seats available Guest speakers Senator Richard Colbeck Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculure and Foresry and Rob de Feacutegely President Institute of Foresters of Australia Supported by Timber Queensland Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia TABMA Australia Institute of Foresters of Australia Australian Timber Importers Federation Organised by Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Club 218 as a 2014 childrenrsquos charities project RSVP Jim Bowden on 07 3266 1429 Mob 0401 312 087 Email canconbigpondnetau
APRIL 2014 3-6 The Cats Are Keen in 2014 44th Hoo-Hoo JIV Convention Coffs Harbour Contact Trish Waters JIV Secretary PO Box 42 Hampton Park Vic 3976 Tel 0418 358 501 Email jivsecretarybigpondcom
MAY 20149 Frame Australia 2014 conference and exhibition
In conjunction with the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Venue Park Hyatt Melbourne The conference theme is pre-fabricated timber and wood products in residential and commercial construction including trends to using timber panels for buildings up to 5 and 10 storeys high International speakers will provide global updates on equipment technologies and construction trends for timber frame and truss and wood panel systems in building The exhibition display comprises 23 exhibitors from Europe North America and Australia For more information visit wwwframeaustraliacom
AUGUST 20146-9 AWISA 2014 exhibition Brisbane Convention and exhibition Centre Displays of panel processing solid wood and timber machinery tooling manufacturing software plus ancillary products such as dust extraction and materials handling equipment Opportunity forn the cabinet kitchen furniture joinery timber fit-out and panel industries to inspect new equipment Inquiries about booking space email infoawisacom or call Geoff Holland Tel (02) 9918 3661 Fax (02) 9918 7764 Mob 0412 361 580
Email infoawisacom
7-8 DANA conference Melbourne The Australian forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Bayview Eden Hotel Melbourne Speakers Gavin Hoe RISI China Oliver Lansdell global pulp specialist Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Arauco Chile Matthew Wood CEO Stora Enso Australia Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets Peter Barynin lead economist with Boston USA- based RISI Peter Zed (Australian sawmilling sector) Simon Dories general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania Conference includes panel of overseas plantation investors Contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
11-12 DANA conference Rotorua NZ The New Zealand forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Novotel Rotorua Hotel Rotorua Web wwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 Conference consultant Pam Richards 61 3 5781 0069 Email pamprcccomau
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Australian speakers feature at Melbourne conference
Several experienced Australian speakers have been confi rmed including Peter Zed on the Australian sawmilling sector Simon Dories CEO of
the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (on tree carbon issues) and Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania
A panel of overseas plantation investors will discuss the subject lsquoWhy Australiarsquo
To register contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
From P 1
Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
7issue 310 | Page
accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
9issue 310 | Page
INDUSTRY NEWS
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
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19issue 310 | Page
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Page | issue 3104
AFTER some years in the wilderness it looks as though Australia might be in the early stages in regaining market share in north Asian markets which it lost some years ago to more aggressive southeast Asian rivals Vietnam and Thailand
For years it has slipped back and in 2013 it exported less than 50 of the volume exported by Vietnam according to industry analyst Dennis Neilson
However a new RISI-DANA survey of all Pacific Rim hardwood woodchip exporters and importers indicates that
Australia will increase its shipments this year by a much higher percentage and also in higher absolute terms than any other country
ldquoThe apparent comeback of Australian suppliers in late 2013 and into 2014 is nothing short of remarkablerdquo Mr Neilson said
ldquoSome Asian buyers attribute this turnaround to a combination of a much weaker Australian dollar against the US dollar lately compared with one or two years ago and to Australian suppliers finally taking a more pragmatic approach to the price they will accept in (mainly) Japanese and Chinese marketsrdquo
The international woodchip trade continues in aggregate to break volume records year after year Last year was no exception reaching almost 23 million BDMT (more than 46 million green tonnes) RISI predicts the trade will be higher yet again in 2014
The Asia Pacific woodchip trade is so important to the Australian forest industry sector that DANA will feature three internationals speakers on this and associated subjects at the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Sector Conference in Melbourne on August 7 and 8
These include RISI China- based specialist Gavin Hao who understands the vital
Chinese woodchip import market better than any other analyst London-based global pulp specialist Oliver Lansdell and a representative of the brand new but rapidly growing Indian market for imported woodchips
This conference will be very timely given the lsquorevitalisation plansrsquo for the industry discussed at the forest industry dinner in Canberra on March 3 attended by the Prime Minister Tony Abbott and 600 guests
Almost all speakers for the Melbourne conference have been confirmed Additional speakers include Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Chilean giant company Arauco Matthew Wood CEO of European company Stora Ensorsquos Australian subsidiary Canadian Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets and American Peter Barynin lead economist North American timber for Boston USA- based RISI
They will share their respective views on the future of log and lumber demand and pricing in the Pacific Rim
INDUSTRY NEWS
Simon DorriesGavin Hao Russ Taylor Peter Barynin Ross Hampton Steve Whitely
Is Australia back on track inthe Pacific Rim timber tradeKey international speakers at Melbourne conference
Remarkable comeback by Aust industry
Cont P 5
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MARCH 2014 28 Special luncheon celebrating the International Day of Forests Moda Events Portside Level 2 Portside Wharf 39 Hercules Street Hamilton starting at 12 noon with drinks and savouries on the Moda deck Limited number of seats available Guest speakers Senator Richard Colbeck Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculure and Foresry and Rob de Feacutegely President Institute of Foresters of Australia Supported by Timber Queensland Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia TABMA Australia Institute of Foresters of Australia Australian Timber Importers Federation Organised by Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Club 218 as a 2014 childrenrsquos charities project RSVP Jim Bowden on 07 3266 1429 Mob 0401 312 087 Email canconbigpondnetau
APRIL 2014 3-6 The Cats Are Keen in 2014 44th Hoo-Hoo JIV Convention Coffs Harbour Contact Trish Waters JIV Secretary PO Box 42 Hampton Park Vic 3976 Tel 0418 358 501 Email jivsecretarybigpondcom
MAY 20149 Frame Australia 2014 conference and exhibition
In conjunction with the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Venue Park Hyatt Melbourne The conference theme is pre-fabricated timber and wood products in residential and commercial construction including trends to using timber panels for buildings up to 5 and 10 storeys high International speakers will provide global updates on equipment technologies and construction trends for timber frame and truss and wood panel systems in building The exhibition display comprises 23 exhibitors from Europe North America and Australia For more information visit wwwframeaustraliacom
AUGUST 20146-9 AWISA 2014 exhibition Brisbane Convention and exhibition Centre Displays of panel processing solid wood and timber machinery tooling manufacturing software plus ancillary products such as dust extraction and materials handling equipment Opportunity forn the cabinet kitchen furniture joinery timber fit-out and panel industries to inspect new equipment Inquiries about booking space email infoawisacom or call Geoff Holland Tel (02) 9918 3661 Fax (02) 9918 7764 Mob 0412 361 580
Email infoawisacom
7-8 DANA conference Melbourne The Australian forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Bayview Eden Hotel Melbourne Speakers Gavin Hoe RISI China Oliver Lansdell global pulp specialist Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Arauco Chile Matthew Wood CEO Stora Enso Australia Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets Peter Barynin lead economist with Boston USA- based RISI Peter Zed (Australian sawmilling sector) Simon Dories general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania Conference includes panel of overseas plantation investors Contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
11-12 DANA conference Rotorua NZ The New Zealand forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Novotel Rotorua Hotel Rotorua Web wwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 Conference consultant Pam Richards 61 3 5781 0069 Email pamprcccomau
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Several experienced Australian speakers have been confi rmed including Peter Zed on the Australian sawmilling sector Simon Dories CEO of
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A panel of overseas plantation investors will discuss the subject lsquoWhy Australiarsquo
To register contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
From P 1
Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
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accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
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ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
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TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
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THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
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This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
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Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
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MARCH 2014 28 Special luncheon celebrating the International Day of Forests Moda Events Portside Level 2 Portside Wharf 39 Hercules Street Hamilton starting at 12 noon with drinks and savouries on the Moda deck Limited number of seats available Guest speakers Senator Richard Colbeck Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculure and Foresry and Rob de Feacutegely President Institute of Foresters of Australia Supported by Timber Queensland Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia TABMA Australia Institute of Foresters of Australia Australian Timber Importers Federation Organised by Brisbane Hoo-Hoo Club 218 as a 2014 childrenrsquos charities project RSVP Jim Bowden on 07 3266 1429 Mob 0401 312 087 Email canconbigpondnetau
APRIL 2014 3-6 The Cats Are Keen in 2014 44th Hoo-Hoo JIV Convention Coffs Harbour Contact Trish Waters JIV Secretary PO Box 42 Hampton Park Vic 3976 Tel 0418 358 501 Email jivsecretarybigpondcom
MAY 20149 Frame Australia 2014 conference and exhibition
In conjunction with the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Venue Park Hyatt Melbourne The conference theme is pre-fabricated timber and wood products in residential and commercial construction including trends to using timber panels for buildings up to 5 and 10 storeys high International speakers will provide global updates on equipment technologies and construction trends for timber frame and truss and wood panel systems in building The exhibition display comprises 23 exhibitors from Europe North America and Australia For more information visit wwwframeaustraliacom
AUGUST 20146-9 AWISA 2014 exhibition Brisbane Convention and exhibition Centre Displays of panel processing solid wood and timber machinery tooling manufacturing software plus ancillary products such as dust extraction and materials handling equipment Opportunity forn the cabinet kitchen furniture joinery timber fit-out and panel industries to inspect new equipment Inquiries about booking space email infoawisacom or call Geoff Holland Tel (02) 9918 3661 Fax (02) 9918 7764 Mob 0412 361 580
Email infoawisacom
7-8 DANA conference Melbourne The Australian forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Bayview Eden Hotel Melbourne Speakers Gavin Hoe RISI China Oliver Lansdell global pulp specialist Rodrigo Monreal solid wood products chief of Arauco Chile Matthew Wood CEO Stora Enso Australia Russ Taylor president of WOODMarkets Peter Barynin lead economist with Boston USA- based RISI Peter Zed (Australian sawmilling sector) Simon Dories general manager Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania Conference includes panel of overseas plantation investors Contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
11-12 DANA conference Rotorua NZ The New Zealand forestry and forest products sector its situation in 2014 and trends going forward Novotel Rotorua Hotel Rotorua Web wwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 Conference consultant Pam Richards 61 3 5781 0069 Email pamprcccomau
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Australian speakers feature at Melbourne conference
Several experienced Australian speakers have been confi rmed including Peter Zed on the Australian sawmilling sector Simon Dories CEO of
the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia Ross Hampton CEO Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (on tree carbon issues) and Steve Whitley CEO Forestry Tasmania
A panel of overseas plantation investors will discuss the subject lsquoWhy Australiarsquo
To register contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau or visit wwwdanaconz
From P 1
Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
7issue 310 | Page
accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
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Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
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ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
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CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
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THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
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Page | issue 3106
REVOLUTIONARY lsquogreenrsquo technology for treating rubberwood using high temperature drying was a multi-nation drawcard at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur this month
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia has successfully developed and patented the drying process that eliminates the use of borates enhances timber stability and cuts down the processing time from about two weeks to one to two days
The process involves only a single stage procedure green rubberwood is converted to dried lumber for further downstream manufacturing
The furniture fair held over
five days across two sprawling venues featured more than 500 manufacturers from 13 countries including China Hong Kong India Indonesia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan the US the UK Vietnam Iran and the host country
According to the International
Tropical Timber Organisation sales over the five days were estimated at $US854 million up by about 5 on last year
The high temperature drying (HTD) technology displayed at the fair and now available commercially was developed and refined over the past 10 years in response to the European Unionrsquos call for some wood treatment chemicals particularly borates to be assigned to the lsquorepro-toxic categoryrsquo under the Dangerous Substance Directive 67548
The research institute won the
patent for the HTD technology from the US and Malaysia in March last year and has also filed for patent in six other countries ndash Singapore Thailand Vietnam Indonesia China and India
Key features of the technology are the high temperature kiln-drying system combined with the lsquoschedulersquo or lsquorecipersquo to dry The end-product is HTD rubberwood
Researchers at the forest research institute say the technology eliminates the application of the standard Bethell chemical treatment process which impregnates
borates into the rubberwood prior to conventional rubberwood drying
The overall operation involves only a single-step procedure and the processing cycle time is reduced by more than 80 of the existing two-step process The quality of HTD treated lumber is generally enhanced with improved dimensional stability when compared to lumber produced by conventional methods The system allows lsquojust-in-timersquo production that leads to lower inventory cost
More than 90 of the drying mills in this region use the conventional steam-heated system at temperatures below 80degC and the wood has to be treated with preservatives such as borates to prevent fungi and pest attacks
Rubberwood furniture accounts for more than 80 of Malaysiarsquos furniture export Rubberwood on the other hand constitutes nearly half of all timber used in the manufacturing of furniture in Asia
There are two key industry impacts with the introduction of this new technology ndash the
Cont P 7
Fast timber drying technologyunwrapped at KL furniture fairWood processing time reduced to under two days
WOOD PROCESSING
Technology refined over 10 years
New technology on show furniture made with a new high-temperature treated timber product attracted wide interest at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur ndash Photo courtesy MIFF
7issue 310 | Page
accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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WOOD PROCESSING
Malaysian industry expands to meet a growing demand
Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
9issue 310 | Page
INDUSTRY NEWS
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
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bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
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This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
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1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
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This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
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accelerated drying time and a one-step solution for rubberwood furniture manufacturers and timber trade over increasingly stringent requirements for environmentallyfriendly products imposed by various developed countries
Since its official launch in January this year the product and system have attracted serious inquiries from local and international players some from as far as China Thailand and Korea
The Malaysian furniture industry has come a long way since its early days when it developed its trade in
rubberwood products International demand for
Malaysian furniture is strong and 2013 exports were worth $US22 billion with the major markets the US Japan Australia Singapore and the UK
In recent years Malaysian exporters have been facing growing competition from Chinese furniture exporters as well as exporters in Vietnam where in 2013 furniture exports were worth $US45 billion
Tough trading conditions in the Malaysia furniture industry have been brought on by fierce international competition low margins and unwillingness by many manufacturers to keep pace with changing design styles
However industry observers say Malaysia will expand to meet growing demand as manufacturers in China face increasing production costs especially rising wages
Currently Malaysian production costs are about the same as those in China but
are not expected to increase significantly in the short term
Analysts also point out the success of Malaysian producers in meeting international quality and delivery requirements
The Malaysian government is making a determined effort to get manufacturers to move up the value chain and become brand manufacturers
An export furniture exhibition held in KL alongside the furniture fair attracted 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of furniture from Malaysia as well as overseas
Malaysian government determined topush manufacturers up the value chainFrom P 6
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Thousands of buyers streamed into Kuala Lumpur this month for the 20th Malaysian International Furniture Fair opened by Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed The show covered two venues the Putra World Trade Centre and nearby Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre
Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
9issue 310 | Page
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
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Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
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To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
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Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
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Page | issue 3108
ABOUT 50 of logs now exported from New Zealand needed to be processed domestically into products competitive with overseas markets the chairman of the NZ Wood Council Bill McCallum said
ldquoWe need help if we are going to increase the profitability scale and international competitiveness or our processing sectorrdquo he said
Mr McCallum was speaking at the opening of the ForestWood 2014 conference in Wellington last week
The conference was jointly hosted by the Forest Owners Association Wood Processors Association Pine Manufacturers Association and the Forest Industry Contractors Association
and was supported by Woodco NZ Farm Forestry Association and the Frame amp Truss Manufacturers Association
Mr McCallum said there was no uncertainty about the extent of New Zealandrsquos lsquoknownrsquo
reserves the trees that forest owners will harvest over the next 25 to 30 years are already in the ground and growing at an average annual rate of about 25 cub m a hectare
ldquoAs an added bonus our 17 million ha of forests sequester or lock up about 42 million tonnes of atmospheric carbon each yearrdquo he said
The forestry industry is New Zealandrsquos third largest export sector and the Wood Council has a firm plan to contribute strongly to the governmentrsquos goal of
lifting export earnings from 30 of GDP to 40 by 2025
ldquoIf we simply continue doing what we do now the increasing harvest profile which our estate can support will modestly lift our export earnings from its current level of $45 billion to just over $6 billion in 2022rdquo Mr McCallum said
ldquoBut the Wood Council has set a goal of contributing much more
ldquoTwo years ago we developed and announced our objective of achieving export earnings of $12 billion by 2022 a goal which represents a lift of 100 over what the lsquomomentumrsquo strategy would deliver
ldquoIt is an ambitious plan but the building blocks to reach the goal are in place The trees we need are in the ground and growing much of the processing and transportation infrastructure is already in place a world-class research capability resides within the Crown Research Institute Scion and the vision and determination of our processors on which much of the success of the plan rests are indisputablerdquo
Mr McCallum said log export returns right now were as good as they had been for some time but domestic processors in New Zealand were struggling
ldquoTo be clear the Wood Council is not asking for the government to lsquofixrsquo the exchange rate fix prices or tax the log export traderdquo he said
ldquoSuch a short sighted interventional lsquofixrsquo wonrsquot address the fundamental issues
Mr McCallum listed some
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More NZ logs should be processedon shore to lift industry profitabilityPlan to achieve export earnings of $12bn by 2022
Better returns about 50 of New Zealandrsquos export logs should be processed domestically
Domestic processors struggling
Funds needed to support skills training
Bill McCallum Wood Council has set exciting goals
Cont P 9
9issue 310 | Page
INDUSTRY NEWS
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NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Timber amp Forestry e-news is the most authoritative and quickest deliverer of news and special features to the forest and forest products industries in Australia New Zealand and the Asia-Pacifi c region Weekly distribution is over 16000 copies delivered every Monday Advertising rates are the most competitive of any industry magazine in the region TimberampForestry e-news hits your target market ndash every week every Monday
HEAD OFFICE Correspondence to Custom Publishing Group PO Box 569 Ormeau QLD 4208 Phone +61 7 5547 6547
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Opinions expressed on Timber amp Forestry e news are not necessarily the opinions of the editor publisher or staff We do not accept responsibility for any damage resulting from inaccuracies in editorial or advertising The Publisher is therefore indemnifi ed against all actions suits claims or damages resulting from content on this e news Content cannot be reproduced without the prior consent of the Publisher - Custom Publishing Group
NZ must improveand rationalise itscodes for building
areas where the government could help
bull Funding support for skills training and certifi cation should be strengthened based on an acknowledgement of the health safety quality and productivity gains which result from good quality training
bull Market access and competitiveness First differential treatment for unprocessed logs and processed materials signifi cantly disadvantages the export growth of value added wood products New Zealand logs are exported to countries with import policies that favour log imports and their own domestic processing industries
Trade policy development should be aimed at achieving progress across all sectors rather than agreeing to trade-offs that favour one sector over another The FTA agreed with China is not delivering what it should for the wood products industry
The China FTA favours logs over processed products and this weakness needs to be redressed
bull The Wood Council believes there is inadequate recognition in public procurement policies for sustainably sourced domestic wood products The independently audited international certifi cation schemes under which the forest growing industry largely operates provide unequalled levels of sustainability assurance compared with other construction materials but frequently there is inadequate comparison of the full life cycle benefi ts of wood versus other
productsThe government could develop
and adopt a procurement policy which evaluates the whole of life benefi ts of wood and encourages the use of wood in commercial buildings
bull The current complicated and duplicative system of building standards is acting as an impediment to the use of timber products particularly sophisticated high-value engineered timber that is well suited for pre-fabrication systems that lower building costs More than 600 building standards are over seven years old and are obsolete
The standards and codes need to be reviewed and rationalised and a system implemented to ensure they remain current and easy to use
bull Sustainable land use The devolution of the environmental regulatory framework in New Zealand has resulted in regional and district councils adopting highly inconsistent approaches to the regulation of forestry activities
The government needs to ensure that policies designed to achieve good environmental outcomes (or discourage bad practice) treat all land users equitably and where appropriate attach a monetary value to land use activities and ecosystem services so that their true value to the economy is recognised
When setting limits on water pollutants policies need to apply equally to all land use activities rather than allocating based on historical output levels
Mr McCallum said the Ministry of Primary Industries was taking a strong leadership role in evaluating whether a national environmental standard could be adopted to remove some of the inconsistency in this arena and the Wood Council supported this initiative
Aim must be totreat all landusers equitably
From P 8
Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
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We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
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19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
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Horizontal 73x190mm
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110 Vertical 34x445mm
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Page | issue 31010
A TINY family bach at Otagorsquos Taieri River mouth and a stunning aquatic centre on Wellingtonrsquos Kapiti Coast are joint supreme winners of the 2014 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards announced in Wellington last week
The Taieri bach was designed by Regan Johnston of Mason amp Wales Dunedin Just 55 sq m metres in area it took only eight weeks to build
The small house is entirely appropriate for its use and setting in the landscape built from what are often perceived as low-value materials in their raw form to provide a stunning harmony of simplicity and sophistication according to the judges
In contrast the Coastlands Aquatic Centre has a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof Designed by Toby Mason while working for LHT Design of Hastings it is supported by a dramatic grid of curved laminated timber beams
ldquoThe building demonstrates
that timber is not only an appropriate durable material for a humid pool environment but that with good design it can provide light weight elegant structuresrdquo said Daniel Scheibmair president of the NZ Timber Design Society a member of the judging panel
ldquoThis is an outstanding example of contemporary timber technologyrdquo
Judges of the awards which have been running since 1975 also included leading architect David Sheppard and MBIE chief architect Duncan Joiner
NZ Wood director Brian Stanley told the awards function in Wellington that the
world is witnessing amazing developments in timber-based
constructionldquoIn London and Melbourne
cross-laminated timber buildings reach nine and 10 storeys Vancouver is considering a plan to go up to 30 storeys while Stockholm is already streets ahead with a 34-storey timber building already approvedrdquo Mr Stanley said
ldquoNot to be outdone the Americans are carrying out feasibility work on a 42-storey towerrdquo
To support new thinking in wood the NZ Wood Timber Smart series has for the last 12 months been touring the country highlighting how wood meets and surpasses the construction challenges of the 21st Century
Mr Stanley said the Wood Council of New Zealand was asking the government to adopt a lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy He describes this as an enlightened approach to encouraging wood use in public buildings already in place in countries as diverse as Japan France and Canada
At the start of his fi ve-minute presentation Mr Stanley refl ected on what would happen in those fi ve minutes
Judges praise woodrsquos durability in Wellington contest
Winning entry the family build-it-yourself bach at the mouth of Otagorsquos Taieri River
Cont P 11
EVENTS
Engineered Timber Products
Donrsquot WASTE timevisit wwwloggocomau
Donrsquot WASTE an Opportunity
Loggo Pty Ltd has developed possibly the worldrsquos CHEAPEST and most COST-EFFICIENT engineered wood product for fl oor
and house frame buildingA world breakthrough in EWP technology a proven concept
in its infancy set to revolutionise production costs using the lsquothrow-awayrsquo waste timber market
Joint venture partnerships as well as license agreements will be considered
The small and the soaring takenational timber design awards
A great exampleof contemporarytimber technology
David Scheibmair timber a durable material
11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
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bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
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Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
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Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
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Horizontal 73x190mm
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11issue 310 | Page
ldquoWithout doing a great deal ourselves ndash but getting a huge boost from nature ndash our (almost) 2 million ha of sustainable and certifi ed forest estate will have grown enough timber to build 10 lsquoNZS 3604rsquo standard New Zealand homes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided jobs How many New Zealand industries can make and really substantiate that claim
ldquoIn that same period of time the worldrsquos population will have increased by further 350 people For these 350 people the worldrsquos forests will not only provide them with shelter but it will also go a long way to mitigating the
impacts of climate change on them in the future
ldquoNot bad for fi ve minutesrsquo workrdquo
A library made from Pacifi c vitex and plywood was judged
best outrdoor infrasture at the design awards The entry demonstrates an elegant use of indigenous timber fundamental to the success of this special building within the traditional
village formIts design gives natural interior
climate control for storage of books and a centre for study and discussion creating a piece of infrastructure with an outstanding balance of protection from the elements while maintaining the feel of an outdoor environment
The library at Arawa Bougainville was designed by Paul Kerr-Hislop Art+architecture Ltd Wellington
Runner up was a primary school at Onehunga which made imaginative use of plywood and CNC technology for a distinctive entry to the school
The structure was assembled by the students who now enthusiastically maintain the plants in the structure and use it in preference to other access routes to the school
From P 10
EVENTS
Products manufactured by members of the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia meet all standards for emission levels and are TESTED to be below formaldehyde levels demanded by health authorities
EWPAA products are certi ed Super E0 EO and E1 under a strict JAS-ANZ accredited system
Laboratory tests by EWPAA have shown some imported wood panels with emissions greater than 3 mgL _ well
above safe levels recommended by the federal governmentrsquos National Industrial Chemicals Noti cation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NICNAS which is responsible for the assessment and safe use of industrial chemicals has advised construction workers and wood panel users against the use of products that contain formaldehyde exceeding the low emission limits of E0 and E1
Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaPlywood House 3 Dunlop Street 4006 Queensland AustraliaTel 61 7 3250 3700 Fax 61 7 3252 4769Email inboxewpasnauWeb wwwewpasnau
Breathe easy
Donrsquot risk it Specify EWPAA
products stamped with the
approved certi cation
EWPAA products are the solution to any concerns over emissions
Wood Council asks government topush adoption of lsquowood-fi rstrsquo policy
Coastlands Aquatic Centre prizewinner features a soaring 2000 sq m double-curved transparent roof
Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
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bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
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Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
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Page | issue 31012
By ROSS HAMPTON CEO Australian Forest Products Association
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to 600 Australians packed into the Great Hall of Parliament House
Some media outlets presumably seeking to use a broad brush described the event as a gathering of lsquologgersrsquo While it is true some of our world class sustainable logging companies were represented the vast majority in the room were those who take logs and transform them into the things which we love to use in our homes and businesses
Seated in the Great Hall that night were producers of paper cardboard and tissue fine timber furniture makers truss and frame manufacturers sawmillers and flooring firms
The forest and forest products sector is a value chain it is our seventh largest manufacturing sector and directly employs about 80000 people ndash mostly in the regions
Like others areas of our economy it has been tenaciously dealing with a high dollar sluggish economy and high input costs It really doesnrsquot deserve shorthand descriptions which reduce the whole sector to a single function But trying to coax some in the media to lift
their eyes from the resource end of the equation feels at times like trying to wrestle a favourite rattle from the grip of a toddler
Likewise it feels like a long and uphill battle to persuade some commentators that we do actually need to have a local forestry industry if we are to walk on timber floors read newspapers and magazines (the iPad hasnrsquot killed print) build our houses and admire beautiful furniture and so on and so on
Do they really want us to become an import only country Can they seriously advocate we replace our home-grown products with timber and paper from nations which letrsquos be frank will rarely have forest and processing operations as sustainably managed as our own Can that truly be the long term game for anyone who cares about our global environment and national prosperity
The truth is Australiarsquos forest product industries deliver enormous community and
economic benefits and leave a very small footprint
Did you know that if the MCG represented our forest area so much of it is protected that the Australian industry is confined to an area the size of the left forward pocket And of course only very small parts of that area are harvested in any year ndash about the size of the small circle where the umpire bounces the ball That tiny area is of course split into hundreds of coupes across the country
These areas are managed to maintain environmental values and ensure they are regrown with the local native tree species Quite at odds isnrsquot it with the image often presented by those who prefer not to have a forest industry
It is a mistake to view our working lsquomulti-usersquo forests as cathedrals literally set in stone In those relatively small areas in which logging is allowed our goal is well-managed forests which are felled and carefully
regenerated And in this country we do that very well
I could take some of the media to countless locations right across the country which were cut a generation ago and where they would now marvel at lsquopristinersquo wilderness And those working forests are also great for the environment
A forest stores carbon as the trees grow The timber products then store carbon as more trees grow sucking in yet more CO2 from the atmosphere Thatrsquos not just my view ndash thatrsquos the word from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Like all industrial sectors ours has moved a long way over the years Our operations are cleaner and more sustainable from the timber cutters right through to the paper making lines
Wood is quite frankly a miracle product It is recyclable renewable and carbon friendly In a carbon constrained global economy the world is turning to wood in all its guises as never before
If we operate carefully and sustainably that should mean many more jobs and assured growth for our regional communities
We are a great industry and have a great contribution to make to Australiarsquos future prosperity
PM tells a home-grown truthOPINION
Forest products deliver enormous economic benefits
The word on wood the message to the media is very clear
Forest industry a learning curve for media
World is turning to sustainable wood as never before
Senator to deliver State of the Forests report in BrisbaneTHE Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture Senator Richard Colbeck will deliver the national State of the Forests report at a special luncheon in Brisbane on March 28
The report is published every five years ndash a commitment made in 1998 by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement These reviews assess sustainable forest yield and other values moves
to achieve a comprehensive nature conservation reserve network and the long-term monitoring of the impacts of forest use
The luncheon in Brisbane organised by Brisbane Hoo-
Hoo Club 218 will celebrate the International Day of Forests and has the support of the Institute of Foresters of Australia Timber Queensland EWPAA TABMA Australia and ATIF
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
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Horizontal 51x93mm
13issue 310 | Page
CELEBRATION
Australian Forest Industry Sector ConferenceAugust 7 and 8 2014
Almost all speakers are already con rmed for the 2014 DANA Melbourne Conference It is time to register now
to take advantage of the Earlybird rateThere will be many ldquohighlightrdquo presentations at the meeting all presented by recognised and highly regarded speakers on
bull A key note address by Ric Sinclair of ForestampWood Products Australia overviewing the sector its status and direction
bull The volatile but vibrant Australian plantation forestry business will 2014 fi nally see an end to the recent wholesale ownership churning
bull The rapidly growing Australian log export trade China just gets hungrier and hungrier including into 2014 How far can it go
bull The Australian softwood and hardwood woodchip trade 2013 ended with the highest ever exports of hardwood chip from Australia to China ndash by far Will this continue India took 11 shipments of woodchips in 2013 (mostly from Australia) and 2014 is stacking up to be a record if price requirements can be met Will India be the next hardwood chip mecca
bull Just how much pulpwood does Australia havebull The global and Pacifi c Rim softwood log and lumber supply
demand and supply balance Is a supercycle in the making Two international speakers share their views Any impact on the Australian industry
bull The Australian sawmilling sector Ready for a rebound A presentation on the impacts of competition from European and from Chilean lumber producers will be highlights of the meeting as will a view from a high profi le Australian speaker
bull The Pacifi c Rim Wood Panel industry and where Australian production might fi t in the future
bull A presentation on the global and Pacifi c Rim pulp industry status and supply and demand projections going forward by UK based Hawkins Wright The perennial Australian pulp expansion question discussed
bull The Australian paper industry and its directionbull Australian woodpellets Korean demand is skyrocketing from
zero recently to 500000 tonnes in 2013 and some say to more than 2 million tonnes in a few years Will this mean a revival in Australian production and exports
bull Tree-based carbon moribund recently but with a new government and a new policy what chances of revival
To register immediately visitwwwprcccomaudanamelbourne2014 and follow the register link or contact Pamela Richards at pamprcccomau
DANA Melbourne
ldquoIn 2014 we are unlikely to see such a strong line-up of international and domestic presenters covering all important aspects of the Australian Forestry and Forest Products Industryrdquo
If trees could cheerMarch 21 special day tocelebrate worldrsquos forests
LAST Friday March 21 was a special day ndash the UN International Day of Forests
ldquoEach minute of that day New Zealandrsquos 18 million ha of sustainable forest estate grew enough timber to build two standard homes and contributed nearly $10000 to the countryrsquos export earningsrdquo remarked Forest Owners Association chief executive David Rhodes
ldquoAt the same time as doing this our forests will have sequestered carbon prevented soil erosion enhanced biodiversity supplied renewable energy and provided thousands of jobsrdquo
Mr Rhodes said no other New Zealand industry made such a large dual contribution to the economy and the environment
ldquoIndeed it is because of this that we are seeing a much greater interest by the major political parties in policies that will help unlock the potential of our industryrdquo he said
The Forest Owners Association belongs to the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) which is working internationally to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Together ICFPA members represent nearly 90 of global paper production and 60 of global wood production
ICFPA members support sustainable forest management around the world and are committed to using forest management and manufacturing practices that meet environmental social and economic objectives
ldquoFor centuries forests have enabled humans to make products to improve their lives and meet their needs Forests are renewable Even in todayrsquos rapidly changing world
forestry is part of the solution to meeting global needs for food fuel paper wood medicines and other necessary products that improve quality of liferdquo says ICFPA president Donna Harman
Mr Rhodes says the FOA along with other ICFPA members is committed to fi ghting illegal logging and the international trade in illegally harvested wood around the world
The FOA and Ministry for Primary Industries were working on protocols that would assure international customers that NZ forest products came from legally logged forests
The ICFPArsquos 4th Sustainability Progress Report highlights the global industryrsquos progress on a number of key sustainability indicators including the growing area of certifi ed responsibly managed forests reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity the growing use of biofuels and a high paper recycling rate
ldquoThese global trends very much mirror what is happening here in New Zealand We clearly have much to celebrate at the same time as we commit ourselves to doing better especially with workplace safetyrdquo Mr Rhodes said
David Rhodes forests contribute to the economy and the environment
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 51x93mm
Page | issue 31014
STRUCTURAL panels plywood LVL beams and some CLT product stacked near a fi erce fi re that raged through a Sydney CBD construction site last week came through the blaze with barely a singe
It is believed a welding accident sparked the fi re which had authorities concerned that the intense heat could cause a crane at the site to buckle and collapse
Overnight temperatures around the fi re dropped from 1000 deg to 45 deg allowing crews to move back in and tackle the seat of the blaze
Unions have called for a safety audit of all major construction sites in the city
General manager of the Engineered Wood Products Association Simon Dorries said what was important was the fact that some wood products such as the large beams used in heavy timber construction and cross laminated timber could perform better in a fi re situation than non-combustible materials
ldquoBecause they are thick and solid these products char at a slow and predictable raterdquo he said
ldquoThis char protects the wood from further degradation helping to maintain the buildingrsquos structural integrity and reducing its fuel contribution to the fi re which in turn lessens the fi rersquos heat and fl ame propagationrdquo
Wood buildings have a proven safety and performance record for fi re protection heavy timber has a particular advantage in a fi re because wood chars on the outside while retaining strength slowing combustion and allowing time to evacuate the building
Mr Dorries said engineered timber was also an ideal construction material in areas prone to high-wind Its elastic limit and ultimate strength were higher when loads were applied for a short time which tended to be the case in high wind events
ldquoWhen structural panels such as plywood or LVL are properly attached to timber framing they form some of the most solid and stable roof fl oor and wall systems available When used to form diaphragms and shear walls they are exceptional at resisting high winds ndash and fi rerdquo
INDUSTRY NEWS
Engineered woodsurvives fi erceblaze in Sydney
Timberrsquos advantage thick timber members like these CLT panels char at a predictable rate maintaining signifi cant structural capacity for an extended duration of time when exposed to fi re
Wood buildings havea proven safety andperformance record
15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
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Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
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15issue 310 | Page
THE US Department of Agriculture is throwing its weight behind emerging technologies that are building timber structures much taller than previously considered safe
At a White House press conference Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said his department would put $1 million in funding towards training architects and engineers in using taller construction
ldquoWersquore trying to get people to think differently and overcome the barriers that may exist at first glancerdquo Vilsack said
The department is also creating a monetary prize for projects that demonstrate the new techniques
In the short term the incentives may result in a handful of showpiece projects in the long term those successes could pave the way for wider adoption and in the process boost the struggling timber industry in Oregon and elsewhere
ldquoThere are new possibilities that havenrsquot been explored fully in the pastrdquo Vilsack said ldquoWe now think that as a result of whatrsquos taking place in other parts of the world therersquos an opportunity to promote wood as a building material in multi-storey buildingsrdquo
Vilsack referred to the promising technology of cross-laminated timber panels made up of layers of wood glued and pressed together each perpendicular to the next The resulting engineered panel was now considered strong enough to replace steel or concrete in
the structure of large buildingsIn 2009 a nine-storey
apartment building framed in the panels opened in London as one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Swedish authorities have given the go-ahead for a 34-storey tower in Stockholm In Vancouver British Columbia architect Michael Green ndash a major proponent of tall timber construction ndash has proposed a
30-storey wooden towerAt the White House meeting
Skidmore Owings and Merrill the firm that designed the One World Trade Centre in New York made the case that wood could safely be used in a skyscraper 42 storeys tall
Wood framing has historically been limited to just a few storeys In Portland many of the mid-rise mixed-use apartment projects built in
recent years come from the same basic five-over-one formula ndash five storeys of wood over a concrete podium
ldquoThe real advantages of cross-laminated timber donrsquot really show up until yoursquore building something tallerrdquo said Corey Griffin an assistant professor at Portland State Universityrsquos School of Architecture who studies structural materials
Building higher usually means switching to more expensive concrete or steel framing wood panels could change the calculation by lowering material and labour costs
Proponents tout the environmental benefits of building with sustainably harvested wood Processing steel and concrete consumes more fossil fuel than manufacturing the wood panels they say and using wood ndash which is made of carbon ndash absorbs carbon from the atmosphere
The panels can also be made from trees removed in thinning managed forests or even from trees killed in a recent beetle infestation that plagued West Coast states which pose a fire risk if not removed
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
US federal government throws itsweight behind wood skyscrapersPromoting timber as alternative over steel concrete
Is it a plane is it a bird No itrsquos wood These skyscrapers may make way for tall timber buildings if US government recommendations are accepted
CLT technology shows promise in tall buildings
Big carbon advantages with timber
A wood-frame apartment building under construction in Hillsboro Oregon The federal government is promoting new technologies that could allow much taller buildings ndash even skyscrapers ndash to be built using wooden framing
ADVERTISING INqUIRIES
TEL +61 429 508 050
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 51x93mm
Page | issue 31016
AS if the Ukraine didnrsquot have enough to worry about these days with Russia invading Crimea recent scientific research points to the very real threat of a nuclear forest fire
The forests around Chernobyl ndash the nuclear power plant that exploded 28 years ago ndash are not decaying properly and should it all catch fire radioactive material would spread beyond Chernobylrsquos Zone of Alienation the off-limits 2590 sq kms around the decommissioned facility located 110 km north of Kiev
This Zone of Alienation has given environmental scientists much to study with insects choosing to not live there and the birds that do live there developing abnormalities like deformed beaks odd tail feather lengths and smaller brains The trees too have been shady
Scientists who have been studying the environment inside the Zone of Alienation since 1991 noticed something about these trees specifically what they described as ldquoa significant accumulation of litter over timerdquo in a study published recently in Oecologia
And by ldquosignificantrdquo they mean the trees are not decomposing and their leaves are just sitting there on the ground not decomposing either This is especially so in the Red Forest an area of woodland around Chernobyl named thusly because the trees turned a ginger colour and died due to the worst radiation poisoning in the area
In an interview with Smithsonian magazine lead author of the study and biologist at the University of South Carolina Timothy Mousseau called all this
non-decayed organic matter ldquostriking given that in the forests where I live a fallen tree is mostly sawdust after a decade of lying on the groundrdquo
The reason for this lack of decay around Chernobyl is that microbes bacteria fungi worms insects and other living organisms known as decomposers (because they feed on dead organisms) are just not there and not doing their jobs Mousseau and his team discovered this after leaving 600 bags of leaves around Chernobyl in 2007
When they collected the bags in 2008 they found that the bags filled with leaves placed in areas with no radiation had decomposed by 70 to 90 but the leaves in areas with radiation only decomposed about 40
ldquoThere is growing concern that there could be a catastrophic fire in the coming yearsrdquo Mousseau told Smithsonian
Besides getting rid of what is basically tinder for wildfires decomposers are essential when it comes to plant growth because they put nutrients back into the soil and back into the environment generally
The lack of decomposers could also explain why the trees that are alive around Chernobyl
are growing very slowly These Chernobyl trees cover about 1710 sq km miles of the Zone of Alienation and have been absorbing radionuclides like strontium 90 (causes bone cancer) and cesium 137 (effects range from nausea to death) for almost three decades
If these trees are burned these radionuclides would be released into the atmosphere as ldquoas inhalable aerosolsrdquo reported Scientific American last year citing a 2011 study Besides inhaling cancer-causing particles in the air travelling hundreds of kilometres away the biggest threat would be to food like milk and meat ldquoproduced as far as 150 km from the firerdquo
In fact the threat of a Zone
of Alienation wildfire spewing radioactive particles has been a concern among environmental scientists since 1992 The threat has only gotten worse due to the longer drier summers attributed to climate change
There are fire-fighters stationed around the Zone of Alienation specifically for preventing a forest fire inside but theyrsquore ldquoobviously not prepared for a major wildfire situationrdquo says Scientific America with hardly any ldquoprofessional training protective suits or breathing apparatusesrdquo
Fire-fighters currently scout for fires by climbing six watch towers a day along with the help of one helicopter that is lsquooccasionally availablersquo They do have a Soviet tank that has been retrofitted with a 6 m blade though to chop down and crush the dead trees that refuse to decay currently littering the roadways
Meanwhile Russiarsquos increase in lumber exports has not yet compensated for the decline in log exports that followed the introduction of higher log export tariffs in 2007 according to Wood Resource Quarterly
The log export tax led to Russiarsquos share of globally traded logs declining from 44 in 2006 to 15 in 2013
By 2013 only one-third of the log volume exported at the peak level six years ago was shipped to foreign markets
Russia has now fallen behind New Zealand and the US for log export volumes
The softwood log export tariffs were reduced to 13-15 after Russia joined the World Trade Organisation in 2012
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Threat of nuclear forest fires asChernobylrsquos trees refuse to decayScientists concerned about heavy accumulation of litter
Nuclear check a technician checks a spot with a Geiger counter in a forest that burned near Chernobyl in 1992 The wildfire released radioactive particles into the air that were deposited there during the 1986 nuclear accident
Fungi and insects are not doing their jobs in the forests
Timothy Mousseau concern about non-decayed organic matter
Fire-fighters on continuous hunt for any outbreak
17issue 310 | Page
THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
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THE small blue Hyundai Active blended well against the blue ocean along the winding road to Nambucca Heads on the NSW mid-north coast a town and region that saw the first cutting of Australian red cedar in 1842
Located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River the town is the historical homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people the politically aggressive tribe that set up the lsquoAboriginal Embassyrsquo in 1972 by planting a beach umbrella on the lawn in front of Parliament House
In the 1800s and early 1900s Nambucca Heads was an important coastal port with a bustling ship building industry and many timber mills
The hustle of the Pacific Highway faded and a few locals gave us a wave as we drove the Hyundai ix35 Series II up Nambuccarsquos main street heading for the White Albatross holiday park
The Hyundai Motor Company based in Seoul South Korea along with its 328 owned subsidiary Kia Motors is the worldrsquos fifth largest automaker selling more than 44 million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai has substantially upgraded its market leading ix35 small SUV with a host of exterior interior and mechanical updates including new direct-injection petrol engines and revised suspension
The changes further enhance the ix35rsquos strong value-for-money appeal clever interior packaging and its driveability both on-road and off ndash a combination that has helped the model dominate the thriving small SUV market segment
The new ix35 Series II brings exterior upgrades including new projection headlights with LED positioning lights aerodynamic roof rails and striking new alloy wheel designs
Inside there are big changes too including new seat upholstery on entry level Active variants and two-way adjustable split rear bench seat
But the biggest changes are under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself The Series II is powered by an all-new direct-injection petrol engine line-up with the introduction of the Nu 20L GDI and Theta II 24L GDI engines which deliver better performance and driveability
The entry-level ix35 Series II now gets a six-speed rather than five-speed manual gearbox alongside the impressive six-speed automatic that is standard across the rest of the range
Further mechanical enhancements include the incorporation of a quicker-ratio power steering system now with 32-bit computer processing and the adoption of improved locally developed suspension tuning
In line with Hyundai Australiarsquos approach to fine-tuning suspension to suit local conditions major suspension components including coil springs and stabiliser bars front and rear have been optimised during extensive local testing
The ix35 has changed from a solid-type sub-frame mount to a more flexible bush-type system giving better isolation of impact harshness and vibration The 20L GDI engine that powers the entry level ix35i Active and also is available in the middle-specification Elite delivers the same 122kW of power as its multipoint-injected predecessor
but thanks to direct-injection now delivers 205Nm of torque (up 8Nm)
Headlights are projector-beam units which give a stronger better-focused beam than standard parabolic reflector-style headlights
The ix35 Series II brings new-design woven seat upholstery on the entry-level Active and the newly redesigned 6040-split rear seat now comes with two-stage reclining function to give rear passengers more control over their level of comfort
The Series II also gets standard Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming six-speaker audio including tweeters steering wheel audio controls USB auto input with iPod compatibility auxiliary audio input jack and rear roof-mounted aerial
Safety is a key feature achieving the highest 5-star ANCAP safety rating Standard safety features across the three-tier ix35 Series II range include six airbags anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution electronic stability control traction control system downhill brake control hill start assist and vehicle stability management
Prices (excluding on roads) range from $26000 for the Active 20L GDI (2WD) manual and $29190 for the automatic The top range Highlander automatic goes at $40490
ON THE ROAD
Hyundai Active a clever SUV packagewith the emphasis on safety and styleBig changes under the bonnet and underneath the ix35 itself
Hyundai ix35 Series II substantial upgrade for this neat little SUV
Comfortable view of the ocean inside the Hyundai ix35
Enhanced with quicker-ratio power steering
Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
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Page | issue 31018
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANTWant to sell prestigious forestry equipment
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined sales professional to promote and sell our suite of forestry products throughout Victoria and South Australia
Our suite of products includes the entire range of Tigercat equipment from feller bunchers skidders to forwarders and mulchers as well as Hyundai forestry machines Rotobec grapples Waratah Satco processors and Berco undercarriage
To be successful for this role you must have the following
bull Proven track record of achieving sales targets
bull Technical mechanical aptitude and understanding
bull Strong organisational negotiation and follow up skills
bull High-level communication skills with a commercial aptitude
bull Genuine ability to build positive lasting relationships with clients suppliers and industry members
bull Considerable experience andor knowledge of forestry equipment and their application
bull Enjoy being lsquoout on the roadrsquo visiting customers
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven individual looking for a diverse and fulfilling role within a continually expanding organisation A generous remuneration package is on offer to the right candidate
For queries regarding the position please contact David Hazell 0409 711 111
To apply please email your resume to hronetrakcomau
1300 727 520WWWONETRAKCOMAU
Become part of a small but highly professional team which develops and manages a range of media and government relations strategies for dealing with a wide range of complex issues facing the forest and wood products industry
The Victorian Association of the Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry organisation for forest and wood products businesses in Victoria It represents forest growers harvest and haul businesses wood and paper processors and associated businesses and organisations
As Public Affairs Manager you will be expected to develop strong relationships with Government Opposition the media and other key stakeholders and to represent VAFI in a range of public forums You will also be required to work closely with members and other industry organisations Your overall goal will be to help the CEO advance and protect the interests of the Association and its members
This role is a full time position with the opportunity to build your media government relations and project management skills and professional networks
To succeed in this role you will need to have media and government relations skills with an understanding of government and politics and strong communication advocacy policy and relationship management skills Website social media and other high level computer skills will also be looked upon favourably
Before applying please email Tim Johnston at tjohnstonvafiorgau to obtain the selection documentation
Applications close Friday 04042014
POSITION AVAILABLE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER
Why taking an ad with usis the best value for you
bull More than 16000 deliveries and many more viewers each week
bull Read and re-read everyday as the most authoritative industry information medium
bull Best rates best service - unbeatable
bull Faster wider penetration of yourmessage in Australiasia than any other industry publication
bull Adverts take readers and potential clients direct to websites
Contact Timber amp Forestry Enews
Tel +61 429 508 050dennisindustrye-newscom
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 51x93mm
19issue 310 | Page
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Horizontal 73x190mm
Vertical 140x445mm
110 Vertical 34x445mm
297x210mm
Vertical 254x93mmHorizontal 125x190mm
Vertical 125x93mm
Horizontal 51x93mm