Forest Products Industry

Getting the region’s (Thunder Bay, Canada) wood products to European markets could reap benefits on both sides of the Atlantic. Source: TBnewswatch.com Five European companies, four from Sweden, one from Finland, and two companies from Quebec sent representatives to the region for an inbound investment mission, co-hosted by the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-economy (CRIBE), the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre. “The idea is to promote the opportunities that are available in Ontario,” said Scott Jackson, CEO of CRIBE. “As we explore the transition of our forest sector, we’re looking for new technologies, new products, new markets, and that’s going to require international collaboration.” The mission included an event in Thunder Bay highlighting the region’s forest sector with an aim to strengthen this province’s supply chains with international partners. The mills in our region, Thunder Bay and Dryden, are the foundation of our forest sector and their byproducts have the potential to be converted into new, advanced, innovative products, Jackson said, such as taking wood fibres and converting them to sugars, which can be converted to advanced biochemicals, pharmaceuticals, liquid fuels, biodiesel or wood fibre insulation. These byproducts could displace fossil fuels, hit the decarbonization agenda, and at the same time create jobs and community stability, he added. “If we do this properly, we have the wood supply, look where the markets are, use the technology to bridge those two and if we do it right, we can advance a whole bunch of societal priorities at the same time,” he said. A partnership with Europe makes sense, he said, because of market demand. “The war in the Ukraine has largely brought Russian fibre offline, so there’s a fibre crunch in Europe. “So, if they can look to Ontario to say, OK, you guys have the surplus fibre, can you fill in the gaps for the products that we have? “They have a very strong decarbonization agenda there, which is really pushing their markets to look for fossil fuel alternatives, and that’s where we see a lot of low hanging fruit. Also, with the trade disputes with the US right now we’re looking to strengthen and make our, our supply chains and make them more resilient.” Victor Isaksen is CEO of Sting Bioeconomy, an accelerator for startups in Sweden. He said there is “an agreement to work together with CRIBE for startups both going to Sweden to verify the technology and Swedish startups to come here to settle, make their business here.” This international collaboration network, he said, aims to connect stakeholders in Ontario, Canada, and the Nordic countries to create stronger conditions for startups and entrepreneurs operating in the forest-based bioeconomy sector. Isaksen said this relationship began when he was here in 2019, and yearly meetings between Sweden and Ontario have meant friendships have formed. He said it’s great to be in Northern Ontario, among the abundant forests. Opening up access to European markets is a huge asset for Northern Ontario, Jackson said. Advancements on the technical and the research side have been accelerating exponentially, he said, and getting these products to a market in need of them will require collaborations like those facilitated by this event.  

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PEFC has published an amended version of its Trademarks Rules, updating requirements for the use of the PEFC trademarks and labels in response to the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo). Source: Timberbiz The PEFC ST 2001:2020, Second Edition, PEFC Trademarks Rules – Requirements, entered into force on 5 October 2026 and replaces PEFC ST 2001:2020, First Edition. Existing trademarks users have a two-year transition period, until 2 October 2028, to move to the revised requirements. EmpCo, which applies across the EU from 27 September 2026, introduces new requirements for how companies communicate environmental information to consumers, including through sustainability labels and environmental claims. PEFC has reviewed its system against the Directive and amended its Trademarks Rules to align the use of the PEFC trademarks with the EmpCo requirements for sustainability labels based on certification schemes. Using the PEFC trademarks in accordance with PEFC ST 2001 supports compliance with the EmpCo requirements applicable to sustainability labels. However, organisations remain responsible for ensuring that their overall consumer communication, including the context in which PEFC trademarks are presented, complies with applicable consumer protection legislation. The amendment focuses on making it clearer what the PEFC trademarks mean, what they refer to and how the organisation using them is connected to PEFC or PEFC certification. Key changes include clearer requirements for off-product use of the PEFC trademarks, including use of the PEFC initials; a requirement to include the PEFC website address with PEFC labels, with limited exceptions; and re-vised promotional messages and requirements for alternative label configurations. The amended standard also strengthens requirements to ensure that the product or activity a PEFC trademark refers to is clear. This includes new requirements for indirect on-product use where PEFC-certified material is used as part of a production process. PEFC trademarks users should familiarise themselves with the amended standard and review how they currently use the PEFC logo, labels and initials across their products and communications. For organisations communicating with consumers in the EU, this should form part of a wider review of consumer-facing communication, including packaging, websites and online shops, advertising, promotional materials and social media. Any additional environmental claims used alongside the PEFC trademarks should also be clear, specific and supported. The two-year transition period gives existing trademarks users time to move to the amended PEFC requirements.

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Tigercat Industries launches PD26 pull-through delimber, as it continues to build an end-to-end factory solution on the landing for processing, merchandising and loading. Source: Timberbiz Tigercat Industries has introduced the PD26 delimber, a durable, high-performance tree-length processing attachment designed to maximize productivity, simplify maintenance, and improve uptime in demanding forestry applications. Built around a robust open frame design that incorporates industry-first features, the PD26 combines a heavy-duty slew system, smooth feeding geometry, and service-friendly features that help operators maintain consistent production while reducing maintenance-related downtime. The PD26 uses a 50% larger main slew bearing with M20 bolted-through connections on both the inner and outer races. This, combined with heavy duty frames, eliminates the need for support rollers, providing exceptionally smooth operation without compromising strength and reliability. The main frame utilizes heavy-duty round tubing to reduce snagging and material hang-ups for smoother stem flow. Abrasion-resistant wear plates enhance durability, while sloped surfaces and an open-frame structure shed debris, minimizing material buildup. Serviceability was a key focus during development. The bolt-on fixed front knife with replaceable backing nuts simplifies servicing. The open-frame configuration enables the knives to be swung into position without interference from the frame, eliminating the need to field weld these components. All movable knife blade welds are external and fully accessible, allowing for faster maintenance and replacement. The PD26 has a 23-litre bar oil reservoir, extending operating time between refills. The reservoir filler neck is conveniently located on the left-hand side. The tank also includes an inline outlet strainer, bolted cleanout flange, and bolt-on design for easy removal when service is required. A centralized hydraulic manifold and optimized hydraulic circuit allows for function adjustments and servicing to be completed from inside the cab or safely away from moving components. Advanced hydraulics eliminates the need for an accumulator, further improving the safety and reliability of the system. The PD26 incorporates proven Tigercat Industries technology already used across its felling and processing head product lines for the saw and chain tensioner. Powered by a 63cc gear motor with dual tapered roller bearings on the output shaft, the compact Tigercat saw unit maximizes the cutting envelope. While hydraulic auto tensioning is standard, a manual tensioner is also available upon request. Integrated features include debris protection for the bar cylinder connection, a saw position flag, a chain catcher, and chain-shot guarding.

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Courageous conversations, fresh perspectives and a willingness to listen were among the defining features of Forestry Australia’s 2026 Symposium, which brought together nearly 280 delegates in Canberra last week. Source: Timberbiz Held at the Rex Hotel from 7–9 October, the symposium generated considerable enthusiasm as delegates explored how the forestry profession can strengthen community trust, learn from past experiences and engage more effectively with the broader community. Under the theme The forestry story: Strategies for improved awareness, social licence and effective engagement, the program brought together voices from within and beyond forestry, providing opportunities to learn from others, reflect on how trust is built and consider new approaches to communication and engagement. Forestry Australia Chief Executive Officer Jacquie Martin said one of the most encouraging aspects of the symposium had been the energy and enthusiasm delegates brought to the discussions. “There has been a real buzz around the symposium this week. People have been genuinely enthusiastic about the conversations taking place and the opportunity to be part of them,” Ms Martin said. “We deliberately created a program that would encourage us to reflect on how we build and maintain trust, learn from the experiences of others and consider what we might do differently. “What has been particularly encouraging is the willingness of delegates to listen, share experiences and reflect on what they’ve heard. “These are important conversations for our profession, and some require courage. We won’t always agree on everything but being willing to engage openly and respectfully is an important part of building under-standing and trust.” Ms Martin said the Symposium had highlighted the value of learning from how others communicate and connect with their communities. “As forestry professionals, we bring considerable knowledge, experience and a genuine commitment to manage, study and care for forests. But community trust isn’t something we can simply expect because of our expertise. It takes time, and it’s something we need to continue to earn through our actions, our relationships and the way we engage with others. “We’ve heard some great examples of how others communicate, tell their stories and build genuine connections. It’s given us plenty to reflect on about how we tell the forestry story and continue to build trust and understanding.” Symposium convenor and Forestry Australia director Matt de Jongh said bringing speakers from outside forestry was a deliberate and valuable part of the program. “We wanted people to hear from others who have faced similar challenges, explore different approaches and reflect on what we can learn from their experiences,” he said. “The engagement throughout the Symposium has been fantastic. It’s clear these are conversations people want to have, and there is a real appetite to take them further.” The symposium opened with a keynote address from Walkley Award-winning journalist, author and Wiradjuri man Professor Stan Grant, who spoke on When words fail us, bridging the divide. Dr Simon Longstaff AO of The Ethics Centre challenged delegates to consider what would need to be true for forestry to have trust, while Dr Amanda Cahill of The Next Economy explored the changing expectations surrounding social licence. Research presented by Giselle Stollznow of Stollznow Research provided insights into public perceptions of forestry, while speakers from farming, mining and energy shared their experiences of communicating and engaging with communities. The program also explored lessons from past forest management decisions, politics and advocacy, effective communication, and the role of First Nations knowledge, leadership and enterprise. A discussion involving participants of the Forest Congress, convened by Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), demonstrated how people with very different backgrounds and views on forest harvesting can come together for open and constructive conversations about the future of Tasmania’s forests. The value of these conversations was reinforced during the Symposium’s closing panel, with former Forestry Australia President and Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Chair Bob Gordon reflecting on how much the profession had evolved. “I don’t think we could have had a session like this 10 years ago,” Mr Gordon said. “There wouldn’t have been enough willingness in the room to listen to different viewpoints, to engage in a discussion outside our comfort zone.” The closing panel, chaired by retiring Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman, also considered what delegates could take from the discussions and how the profession might build on them. Forestry Australia Director Leon Holt emphasised the importance of community trust as a foundation for forest management. “We’ve got to place our trust in the community and put gaining their trust at the forefront of what we do,” Mr Holt said. “It’s actually a precursor, a prerequisite for us to be able to do anything in the forest.” Drawing on the words of forest economist Jack Westoby in 1967, he reminded delegates that “forestry is not about trees, it is about people. And it is about trees only insofar as trees can serve the needs of people.” Jenna Hammond of Private Forests Tasmania encouraged delegates to recognise the value of small steps in building community connections, while Dr Robert Waterworth of FLINTpro and AFWI reflected on the breadth of conversations the Symposium had opened up. Dr Freeman reminded delegates that forestry is “the art and science of caring for forests for all their values”, extending well beyond timber production.” Ms Martin said the symposium had reinforced the strength and diversity of the forestry profession, and the value of bringing people together to learn from one another. “Our members work across research, conservation, fire management, biodiversity, carbon, environmental services, timber production and many other areas. That breadth of experience is one of the real strengths of Forestry Australia. “What has stood out this week is how much delegates have valued the opportunity to be part of these conversations. The discussions have continued well beyond the sessions, and there’s been a genuine sense of enthusiasm about what we can take away from the experience. “The opportunity now is to build on that momentum. I hope delegates leave Canberra with new connections, ideas they can […]

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The Forestry Centre of Excellence (FCoE) has strengthened its research capability in silviculture, wood quality and genetics with the appointment of Research Fellow Dr Grace Jones. Source: Timberbiz Dr Jones brings more than a decade of international experience across New Zealand, Australia, Sweden and Ireland, with expertise spanning plantation forestry, hardwood genetics, wood-quality assessment and silvicultural systems. Across her career, Dr Jones has worked with planted and naturally regenerated forests, exotic conifers and native hardwoods, and a range of silvicultural treatments including thinning, fertiliser application and species mixtures. She has extensive experience in non-destructive testing technologies, wood-density and anatomical analysis, and has contributed to international networks focused on birch breeding and wood quality research. Dr Jones said the Mount-Gambier-based FCoE offered a rare opportunity to apply her experience in an applied, industry-focused research environment. “The Centre is an appealing place to work because the role is shaped around my experience and interests. There is strong support for early-career researchers, and even opportunities to teach and lecture, which I really enjoy. I’m learning from colleagues, getting up to speed on regional activities, and collaborating on new project proposals that match my research focus,” she said. Dr Jones began her forestry career in 2013, studying for a Bachelor of Forestry Science at the University of Canterbury while working during summer breaks as a log scaler and research assistant. Her Honours project involved measuring radiata pine silviculture and genetics trials, assessing stem size, density and acoustic velocity and sparking a long-standing interest in wood properties and non-destructive testing. Her Green Triangle connection started in 2017 when she joined OneFortyOne’s Estate Management team as a graduate forester, gaining experience across silvicultural operations before commencing her PhD in Sweden the following year. Her doctoral research formed part of the FRAS project (Future Silviculture in Southern Sweden), culminating in her 2022 thesis, Birch Stem and Wood Traits in Genetic and Silviculture Trials in Southern Sweden. Her research examined birch wood properties, silvicultural responses and genetic variation, contributing to a growing body of research into hardwood breeding and wood quality. Dr Jones subsequently moved to Ireland, joining the ContinuFOR project, which investigates the transformation of Sitka spruce plantations from clearfell systems to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), including the silvicultural and economic trade-offs associated with more complex, multi-aged forest structures. FCoE Director Professor Jeff Morrell said Dr Jones’s appointment added significant depth to the Centre’s research team. “Grace brings a special combination of field experience, laboratory capability and inter-national research insight. Her work across radiata pine, birch and Sitka spruce, together with her expertise in wood-quality assessment, will add significant value to our research program and our industry partnerships,” Professor Morrell said.

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Meridian Energy in New Zealand is celebrating more than 676 hectares (about 800 rugby fields) of trees planted and more than 13,000 invasive pests removed through its Forever Forests program and has committed a further NZ$2.5m to grow the next stage. Source: Timberbiz Since 2019, the NZ$16m program has been supporting the establishment and protection of permanent forest in the Emissions Trading Scheme, helping offset Meridian’s operational emissions while also restoring and protecting landscapes to provide environmental benefits for Aotearoa. “What makes me really proud is that this isn’t a short-term initiative. It’s the beginning of the next chapter,” Meridian Chief Executive Mike Roan said. “The next phase of Forever Forests will take what we’ve learned and build an even stronger program to deliver lasting benefits for Aotearoa. “The forests established and pests removed through this program will continue storing carbon, providing habitat and sup-porting healthier ecosystems long into the future.” The program has helped develop new approaches to native forest restoration, including successful seeding trials using innovative techniques with drone and drill seeding. Forever Forests 2.0 will have a stronger focus on biodiversity outcomes by investigating opportunities on Meridian-owned land, more potential partnerships with tangata whenua, further native seeding projects, and opportunities to expand existing forests. Unlike the original program, which used exotic species to get the ‘carbon engine’ started before eventually being replaced by natives, the next phase will have a greater emphasis on native forest establishment from the outset. “The first phase showed that native forest restoration can deliver meaningful environmental outcomes when the right sites, partnerships and techniques come together,” Mr Roan said. “Now we’re turbocharging the program so it can deliver even more great results. That means more trees seeded and planted, more pests removed, across a much bigger area.” Meridian has committed NZ$2.5 million to establish Forever Forests 2.0 during FY27, with detailed planning already underway to identify future sites, planting areas and additional biodiversity opportunities.  

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The Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board and Bennett Agency have won an Effie in the Long-Term Effects – Product category at the 2026 Australian Effie Awards, presented at a gala dinner in Sydney last week. Source: Timberbiz The Effies recognise marketing that delivers measurable business results. This year’s program drew a record 144 finalists, the largest field in its history, with 32 agencies recognised. Original Tasmanian Timber was one of only two winners in its category, alongside work for national brands including Uber Eats, McDonald’s and Telstra across the program. When the campaign launched eight years ago, Tasmanian Oak was a commodity timber with little brand recognition. Funded by a voluntary levy from Tasmanian timber producers and matched by the Tasmanian Government, the campaign built a distinctive brand around four ideas: Australian, beautiful, sustainable and available. The results, tracked through independent brand research since 2018: Awareness among timber specifiers rose from 79% to 99% Consideration rose from 71% to 96% The share who use Tasmanian Oak most often more than doubled, from 21% to 55% The price of Tasmanian Oak standard grade flooring rose 66% over five years, ahead of Blackbutt (46%) and Spotted Gum (37%) (Indufor Timber Market Survey) The uplift in industry value is estimated at 94 times the annual marketing spend   The campaign held its ground through significant headwinds, including the end of Victorian native forest harvesting, which created a perception that Australian hardwood was no longer available. A dedicated Availability campaign turned that around: by 2025, “easily available/consistent supply” was Tasmanian Oak’s highest-scoring attribute against the competitive set. The Effie is the campaign’s seventh national award. “The Effies reward one thing: proof that marketing worked,” Claire Bennett, founder of Bennett Agency and Program Manager, Tasmanian Timber, said. “This campaign is proof that patient, consistent brand building works for a Tasmanian industry just as it does for the biggest brands in the country. “Eight years ago, Tasmanian Oak had little brand awareness. Today it’s the timber specifiers think of first, use most, and are prepared to pay more for,” she said. “That’s a credit to the contributors who backed a long-term vision, and to the Tasmanian Government for matching their commitment.” Carmen Windsor, Chair of the Tasmanian Timber campaign Steering Committee, said the award recognised the commitment of Tasmania’s timber producers, who chose to invest together in the brand of our timber rather than compete on price alone. She said the results showed that investment had paid back many times over for the whole industry.

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Queensland’s forest and timber industry could generate greater value from existing resources through technology adoption, advanced manufacturing and next-generation engineered wood products, according to new technical reports released by the South & Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub. Source: Timberbiz The reports identify practical opportunities to improve productivity, strengthen domestic manufacturing capability and increase value recovery across the forestry and wood products supply chain. The findings draw on research examining new harvesting technologies, advanced manufacturing systems and engineered wood product development, highlighting pathways to improve competitiveness and support future industry growth. “Queensland’s forestry and wood products industry has significant opportunities to improve productivity and create greater value from the resources we already have available,” said Kerry Fullarton, South & Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub Manager. “The studies are helping identify practical ways technology and innovation can strengthen industry competitiveness and support future growth.” Research examining forest operations found businesses continue to face challenges associated with resource characterisation, difficult terrain, transport and scheduling inefficiencies, and workforce constraints. These issues can affect operational productivity and reduce value recovery from available forestry resources. The studies identified a range of emerging technologies that could help address these challenges, including remote sensing tools, improved inventory systems and digital technologies that support more effective planning and operational decision-making. “The opportunities identified aren’t simply about adopting new technology for technology’s sake,” said Mrs Fullarton. “They are about helping businesses improve efficiency, make better use of resources and strengthen operational performance across the supply chain.” A separate investigation into timber processing technologies found future competitive-ness will increasingly depend on industry’s ability to improve productivity and maximise value from available resources. The study identified opportunities associated with technology adoption, advanced manufacturing and value-adding across the forestry and wood processing sector. Advanced manufacturing was highlighted as an important pathway for creating higher-value products, strengthening domestic capability and improving industry competitiveness. “Innovation is helping shift the conversation from simply producing timber and wood products to creating greater value from every resource that enters the manufacturing process,” Mrs Fullarton said. “That creates opportunities for regional businesses, investment and long-term industry growth.” Technical reports into adhesive technologies used in engineered wood products found innovation will also play an important role in future product development. The study highlighted the critical role adhesives play in product strength, durability, performance and service life, while also identifying opportunities to support manufacturing innovation and improved utilisation of Queensland forestry and wood resources. Engineered wood products continue to create new opportunities for timber applications across construction and manufacturing markets, supporting the development of higher value products and new market opportunities. “Engineered wood products demonstrate how innovation can unlock entirely new opportunities for timber,” Mrs Fullarton said “As technology evolves, there are increasing opportunities to strengthen manufacturing capability, create new products and expand timber’s role in future construction and building systems.” Collectively, the Hub’s technical reports demonstrates how innovation can support productivity growth, improve resource utilisation, strengthen domestic manufacturing and help position Queensland’s forestry and wood products industry for future success. “The common theme across all of this work is that innovation is becoming increasingly important to future competitiveness,” Mrs Fullarton said. “Whether it’s harvesting systems, manufacturing processes or advanced timber and wood products, innovation is helping unlock the next generation of opportunities for Queensland’s forestry and wood products industry.”

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The Australian Forest Products Association has appointed Shona Gawel as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 2027. Source: Timberbiz Ms Gawel joins AFPA following a highly successful tenure as Chief Executive Officer of GrainGrowers, where she led major strategic transformations, significantly elevated the organisation’s national advocacy profile, and delivered substantial value for members across Australia’s agricultural sector. With extensive leadership experience spanning member-based organisations, national advocacy, and the public sector, Ms Gawel brings a proven track record of influencing public policy, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and driving sustainable organisational growth. During her time at GrainGrowers, Ms Gawel successfully steered the organisation through complex policy environments ranging from supply chain resilience and sustainability frameworks to workforce participation initiatives while building trusted relationships across governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Holding tertiary qualifications in business and communications, Ms Gawel has developed a reputation for leading high-performing teams through periods of growth and change. “We are delighted to welcome Shona as national CEO of AFPA,” AFPA Chair John McKillop said. “She is a trusted leader with an exceptional track record working with members, government and key stakeholders to improve industry outcomes at a national level. Her guidance will be invaluable as AFPA continues to advance the sustainable growth and interests of Australia’s forest products sector.” Ms Gawel said the forest products industry was central to Australia’s housing, climate, and regional economic agenda. “I am thrilled to be joining AFPA at such a critical time and look forward to working alongside members, industry partners, and governments to ensure a strong, sustainable, and unified voice for the sector,” she said. AFPA warmly welcomes Ms Gawel to the leadership team as the association embarks on its next phase of growth and strategic advocacy. She will commence in the role in January, and the AFPA looks forward to introducing her to members and stakeholders during the first quarter of 2027.

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SPEC Toolbox, the multi-supplier design platform used by thousands of structural engineers to design mass timber buildings, has today released version 3.0, the biggest release in the platform’s history. Source: Timberbiz It is a complete rebuild of how engineers design with mass timber and the products that connect it, so they can design mass timber in one place, and every calculation behind it is still deterministic. Mass timber is scaling globally and the product ecosystem around it, connectors, fasteners, fire, acoustics and engineered wood, is scaling with it. The engineering workflow has not kept pace. Supplier data is scattered, many brands ships their own tools, and designing in timber is often harder work than designing the same building in concrete or steel. Built for the engineer to keep coming back. SPEC Toolbox is obsessed with user experience. More than once the team has put a huge effort into a calculator only to find engineers could not make their way to it, and the effort was wasted. 3.0 puts navigation at the centre. Inputs sit top left, a live preview bottom left and outputs on the right, on one screen. Every output follows the same calculation logic, referenced to the clause, never a black box. If a check is failing the engineer clicks it and lands on it, with the inputs sitting beside it, so the fix is one more click. Ten calculators are on the new standard at launch, including CLT floors, CLT walls, columns, shear walls, screws and panel to panel connections, with the rest of the app following over the coming months. CLT panel to panel connections are now one calculator, so half lap, spline and butt joint are compared in a second. Shear walls run side by side, with connection type, dimensions and bracket suppliers compared next to each other in Europe and multi-storey walls configurable in the United States. CLT Floor moves between new, emerging and existing codes with a click, and the fire view returns the full fire design calculation straight away. Every supplier in the category. Side by side. Live. Since the beginning, SPEC Toolbox has integrated the supply chain’s product data to the specific ETA, ICC or evaluation report of each supplier: the tested values for each product, not generic ones. Minimum edge distances and spacings, withdrawal parameters, head pull-through, yield moment, and the timber densities and thicknesses the product has actually been tested in. Until now, comparing the best option meant clicking around to get there. The new Database View shows every certified product in the category live, ranked by utilisation against the engineer’s actual design. Around 20,000 screws are on the platform. An engineer who needs a partially threaded screw in the 100 to 130 mm range filters by head type, length and thread, and every screw that fits is ranked by utilisation on that check. Change a load and the order changes. Pick one and it writes straight into the calculation. The best design and the most cost-effective one are usually not the same screw, and now both are visible in the one place. In a market where general AI is abundant, structured supply chain data is the scarce part. Frontier AI, inside the engineer’s workflow, never producing a number. Frontier AI models can now reason over an engineering problem, and 3.0 brings that capability into mass timber engineering for the first time, as part of a better experience rather than a separate tool. SPEC Intelligence is live in 3.0, starting with screw connections. Asked to fix a failing check, it identifies the governing constraint and clause, proposes the smallest change that resolves it, and the calculation engine re-runs to prove the result. In one example, a connection failing on geometry at 140 per cent, with edge spacing below the EN 1995-1-1 clause 8.7.2 minimum, resolves by moving from eight screws at 35 mm to six at 60 mm: geometry returns to 87 per cent, axial to 55 per cent, and cost falls by 9 per cent. The AI advises that the verified engine computes, and the engineer remains the signatory. No number an engineer sees is produced by the model. “We’ve rebuilt the user experience for the entire app end to end. We’re hoping that with a better experience, more engineers will keep coming back to timber,” said Adam Jones, founder and CEO of SPEC Toolbox. “Making it easy is our mission, and that’s what 3.0 is about. The core workflows redesigned, every supplier in the category side by side, and an intelligence layer that helps engineers decide faster while our verified calculation engines do what they have always done. This is the biggest step we have taken since founding the company.” SPEC Toolbox is used by 7,500-plus registered engineers across four regions: Australia and New Zealand, Europe and the UK, the United States and Canada. More than a thousand North American engineers have designed on the platform. It carries certified product data from 40-plus supplier partners. SPEC Toolbox 3.0 is live from Wednesday 14 October 2026. Every calculator is free for engineers in every category and every region, as it has always been, and the platform is funded by its supplier partners. Pro adds design automation, the full Database View comparison and more SPEC Intelligence credits. SPEC Intelligence credits are included for every engineer, and existing projects and calculations carry over.

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New instructor-led, hands-on EtherCAT training helps engineers confidently deploy high-performance motion control systems.

Delta Motion, a leading manufacturer of high-performance motion controllers, is expanding its training offerings with the introduction of its new RMC EtherCAT Training course. Designed for machine builders, system integrators, and engineers, the new instructor-led training provides practical, hands-on experience configuring and commissioning EtherCAT networks with Delta Motion’s RMC200 Motion Controller.

The approximately five-hour course can be taken in-person, or remotely through a Live Online Training (LOT) course, as a standalone class, or combined with Delta Motion’s existing motion control training programs, giving customers the flexibility to tailor their learning experience to their specific applications and experience level.

As EtherCAT continues to see growing adoption across industrial applications, the new course equips users with the knowledge and confidence needed to integrate EtherCAT devices into advanced motion control systems.

During the training, each participant receives exclusive access to a dedicated training system featuring an RMC200 Motion Controller connected to connected to a simple EtherCAT network consisting of an EtherCAT servo drive and motor, and an EtherCAT position sensor.

Remote attendees see live video of the hardware that they are controlling. Through a combination of instructor presentations, demonstrations, and guided laboratory exercises, trainees gain real-world experience configuring EtherCAT devices, mapping PDO data, commissioning motion axes, troubleshooting networks, and using EtherCAT data within RMCTools.

“EtherCAT master capability gives our customers more flexibility, allowing both direct connection to I/O devices as well as connection via EtherCAT,” said Steve Nylund, CEO of Delta Motion. “Our new EtherCAT training reflects our ongoing investment in customer success—helping users get the most from their servo-electric and servo-hydraulic systems.”

The new EtherCAT course complements Delta Motion’s existing portfolio of instructor-led training, allowing customers to build a customized curriculum that aligns with their application requirements and experience. Whether taken independently or alongside Delta’s motion control courses, the training helps reduce commissioning time, improve troubleshooting skills, and accelerate successful project deployment.

Delta Motion has built its reputation on combining powerful motion control products with exceptional technical support and customer education. The addition of EtherCAT training further reinforces the company’s commitment to helping customers maximize the performance and value of their motion control systems as industry requirements continue to evolve.

For more information about Delta Motion’s EtherCAT Training or to register for an upcoming class, visit deltamotion.com.

Steve Nylund  CEO of Delta Motion

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Forests are essential to life on Earth. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, forests power our everyday lives. In fact, nearly three-quarters of the world’s population relies on forests for basics like food, fuel, and medicine. They are also home to incredible wildlife, including jaguars and koalas, and play a major role in con-fronting climate change. Source: Timberbiz That’s why this year, HP is contributing US$1,000,000 to support forest conservation for World Wildlife Fund (WWF), through the Together We Grow campaign—an initiative to raise awareness about the importance of forest conservation. Forests and printing are interconnected: one provides the resources; the other transforms them into tools for knowledge, creativity, and communication. Together, they tell the story of growth—of ideas, communities, nature, and opportunities that benefit both people and the planet. As one of the world’s largest print companies, HP recognizes that its business is deeply connected to the well-being of the world’s forests. HP is committed to protecting and restoring forests for the health of the climate, the planet, and all who live there. That commitment extends to how HP operates: The company requires recycled or sustainably certified fibre for all HP-brand paper and pa-per-based packaging for home and office printers, supplies, PCs, and displays, with a preference for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, ensuring that its products support responsible forest management. HP’s commitment is part of broader global work between HP and WWF aimed at making production forests more sustainable, protecting wild spaces, and restoring forests we’ve lost. The two organizations are currently working across some of the world’s most ecologically valuable and threatened forest landscapes: Brazil’s Atlantic Forest; Madre de Dios in the Peruvian Amazon; Australia’s eastern forests; key forest provinces in eastern and southern China; the Central Annamites in VietNam; and the Selva Maya on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. One of the first companies to join WWF’s Forests Forward corporate engagement program, HP is helping WWF advance solutions that will enhance sustainable forestry practices, protect wild spaces, and restore forests for the benefit of people and nature. These efforts are realized in part through WWF’s Nature-Based Solutions Origination Platform, which identifies and implements high-integrity interventions in priority tropical forest landscapes to address nature loss and foster sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience.  

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The 2023-24 El Niño brought simultaneous extreme heat and drought to 75% of tropical forests for months on end. Now, a new study indicates that those conditions may have been a preview of annual norms for future tropical forests just a couple of decades away, even under moderate-emissions scenarios, and even outside of El Niño years. Source: Timberbiz Marked by a buildup of unusually warm water in the eastern Pacific, El Niño events disrupt normal weather patterns across the broader equatorial region, bringing heavy rain to some places (like Chile and Argentina) and hotter, drier weather to many others (like northern South America and much of southeast Asia). The El Niño lasting from June of 2023 through roughly the same time in 2024, however, took place against the background of the warmest global year on record, amplifying hot and dry conditions. As the climate continues to warm, the stress of ever-more-frequent heat and drought could kill trees, limit forests’ carbon-storing abilities and trigger self-perpetuating rainfall losses. It could also cut off trade routes and food sources for people in tropical forests. “Many of the people that live in these forests are very interconnected with the forest,” said Johanna Van Passel, an ecologist at Ghent University and lead author of the study. “When the forests suffer, sodo they.” The study will appear in Earth’s Future, AGU’s journal for research on the state of the planet and its inhabitants and their future resilience in the Anthropocene. To get a better handle on the full extent and duration of the 2023-24 El Niño, Van Passel and her team analyzed 12 datasets of heat and drought observations over the past 25 years. Their study covered nearly 16 million square kilometres of tropical forest around the globe, looking for months-long periods roughly half a degree Celsius hotter than in a normal month. All tropical forests were not just hotter during the 2023-24 El Niño, they found, but stayed unusually hot for roughly 18 months, on average. 80% of forests were drier than usual (getting 22 to 56 fewer millimeters of monthly rain than normal, for multiple months), with parts of the Amazon experiencing a full two years of anomalous drought. At the port of Manaus in Brazil, water levels sank to their lowest level since records began over a century ago. Globally, three quarters of tropical forests endured extreme heat and drought simultaneously for an average of six months. Considering climate projections from 24 Earth system models under a range of emissions scenarios, the team then estimated the likelihood of these conditions occurring in tropical forests in any given year through the end of the century, even non-El-Niño years. Even if humanity reaches carbon neutrality by 2075, they found, the high annual temperatures of 2023and 2024 will become at least six times more likely in all tropical regions by 2100, compared to the past 25 years. In any less optimistic climate scenario, they become the annual norm in most tropical regions by 2043 — El Niño or no El Niño. “I will probably not live to see the end of the century, so that feels very far away,” Van Passel said. “But the fact that…according to the average of all these models, this is already happening in 20 years —that was very striking.” Projections for drought varied more widely. Asia will likely see less frequent drought, but for the Amazon, under a high-emissions scenario, the low rainfall of 2023-24 could become up to nine times as likely to occur in any given year. That matters because drought-stressed trees close pores on their leaves (called stomata), avoiding water loss but also preventing themselves from absorbing the carbon dioxide they need to survive. If droughts become too frequent, Van Passel said, “your tree could be starving” — and, in the process, failing to sequester the planet-warming gas. Other problems arise when heat and drought overlap. In intense heat, the internal mechanisms that allow trees to photosynthesize start to fail. To cool off, trees open their stomata to release water which then evaporates, a process akin to human sweating. But if a drought is happening at the same time, trees have little water to spare for this “sweating” function, better known as evapotranspiration. “It’s either dying of lack of water or dying of heat,” Van Passel said. “They have to choose one.” Water released to the air through evapotranspiration eventually falls back on the forest as rain — as much as 30% of the total rainfall, in the case of the Amazon. So when evapotranspiration wanes in one region, it deprives others of rainfall. Trees in those areas then reduce their own evapotranspiration to save water, and the cycle continues. Under increasingly hot, dry conditions, scientists say, this cycle could push tropical forests towards widespread tree die-offs. “You have this feedback loop,” Van Passel said. “If the forest is suffering, it will cause less rain to fall in other parts, and those forests will also start suffering.” The impacts cascade to communities living in tropical forests, too, whom Van Passel said derive much of their food and livelihood from plants and animals in the forest. Intense drought can also make it difficult to navigate the rivers that often serve as transportation arteries. “During 2023-24, some rivers were so low that these people were stuck and completely disconnected from everyone else,” Van Passel said. “They were almost starving because no food was able to reach them.” She stressed the importance of taking action to mitigate suffering for tropical forests and the people who depend on them. “With every step we can…decrease global fossil fuel use, the probabilities become better,” Van Passel said. “The future will be difficult…But it’s not hopeless, and we can do something to make it less bad.” This study appears in Earth’s Future , an open-access AGU journal. View and download the study at https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2026EF008071 PAPER TITLE: “The 2023–2024 El Niño as a Preview of Future Tropical Forest Climate”

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The US Forest Service is coping with a chaotic reorganization in hopes it will produce less bureaucracy and more local control in the long run, members of the Natural Resources Working Group learned last week at its first meeting in three months. Source: Payson Roundup The sweeping reorganization supposedly will take effect in January, which comes in the wake of deep cuts in Forest Service staffing across the nation. The National Forest Service Office will move from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah. At the same time, the current nine regions will be replaced by state offices. The Forest Ser-vice is also closing 23 research and development facilities. The administration said the goal of the reorganization is to both cut costs and move decision-making and budgetary power closer to the areas most affected. “The New Mexico state director will be Christine Bale,” explained Scot Rogers, the coordinator for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI), the nation’s most ambitious effort to reduce wildfire risk by using thinning projects to restore forest health. “We don’t have an Arizona State Director at this time. We’re not the only state in that situation.” A federal judge in September put the reorganization plan on hold until at least 2 October after four federal unions sued along with nonprofits, cities and counties. The lawsuit claimed the president or an agency could not order such a sweeping reorganization without the approval of Congress. “The NFFE (National Federation of Federal Employees) Forest Service council is glad to see Judge Chhabria is temporarily halting the relocations of critical employees,” said NFFE-FSC President Genny Kotyk, according to a release. “Their work is not only essential to the agency and the communities they serve but also mandated by Congress. This reorganization is a RIF (reduction in force) in disguise, downsizing without giving employees the decency of the protections and benefits ensured in our Master Agreement. The Forest Service Council will continue to negotiate with agency leadership and strongly opposes the relocations of our members.” The Forest Service in February laid off or pushed the early retirement of 6,000 employees, more than 15% of the total workforce. The layoffs have had major impacts on management of 19 million acres of Forest Service land in Arizona. It has also affected the ability of the six national forests in Arizona to process thinning projects to reduce wildfire risk. The NRWG was established by the Eastern Arizona Counties Association to provide a link between a struggling timber industry and the Forest Service. 4FRI is seeking to use thinning projects and managed fires to restore 4 million acres of forest in North-ern Arizona, where tree densities have increased from 50 to more like 1,000 trees per acre in the past half century. Brian Nowicki, with the Centre for Biological Diversity, asked, “I don’t know how funds flow through the region. Does money go to the regions and get disbursed to the forests and is that what we’re anticipating for whenever we have a budget?” The federal budget year starts in October. Congress in recent years has routinely re-lied on continuing resolutions, which means agencies don’t have final budgets until deep into the fiscal year. “I’m not real clear on the funding,” said one forest supervisor in attendance. “This new reorganization, we’re not real sure how it will affect the local unit.” Rogers said the existing system directs money to the regional offices, which then disburse money to the individual forests and programs. “We have a national portal, it’s not clear to me if that organization is going to be fully stood up. 11 January is the target date at this point.” “Interesting times,” said Nowicki. “Is there significance 11 January that I’m missing?” since it comes four months into the start of the fiscal year. “I haven’t looked at the calendar that far out. I just know that’s the date they gave us,” said the forest supervisor.

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Kauri are among Aotearoa New Zealand’s tallest and longest-lived trees – and their place in our cultural landscape looms equally large. Source: The Conversation Centuries-old kauri such as Tāne Mahuta and Te Matua Nga-here are taonga, with deep cultural and spiritual significance to Māori. Also remarkable is the amount of carbon these trees hold. Large kauri have gradually accumulated enormous amounts of biomass, leaving great quantities of carbon stored in their trunks, branches and roots. Over the past two decades, however, these giants of our forests have faced a growing threat from kauri dieback. The disease is caused by the soil-borne water mould Phytophthora agathidicida, which infects kauri through their roots and disrupts their ability to take up water and nutrients. As it progresses, trees can lose foliage and branches and eventually die. The toll has been significant. Hundreds to thousands of kauri across New Zealand’s upper North Island have died, with some of the heaviest losses recorded in Northland and Auck-land’s Waitākere Ranges. As dieback spreads and affected trees decline, some of the carbon held in their living biomass is lost from that store – with direct implications for carbon sequestration and the broader health of these forest ecosystems. Our latest research sheds some new light on these important impacts. To build a clearer picture, we visited study plots in kauri forests in the Waitākere Ranges that had first been surveyed be-tween 2011 and 2014. Our study co-author, Toby Elliot, revisited the plots to measure the trees again, assess the condition of their canopies and record which had died or become established. We then used the size of each tree, along with the typical wood density of each species, to estimate how much living biomass the plots contained. This allowed us to see how the amount of carbon stored in living vegetation had changed over about a decade. We found that the more severe the kauri dieback, the less car-bon forests gained through tree growth – and the more they lost as trees declined and died. The difference was notable. For forest stands starting with an average 169 tonnes of carbon per hectare, healthy stands gained about 0.8 tonnes per hectare each year. Those showing signs of dieback instead lost about 0.1 tonnes, while severely affected stands lost around one tonne per hectare each year. That amounts to a shift of about 1.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare per year between healthy and severely affected forest. The reason is relatively simple. Healthy trees keep growing and accumulating carbon. Dieback slows that growth and, when trees eventually die, the carbon they contained is no longer part of the forest’s living vegetation. The largest changes occurred in forests that initially contained the most carbon – mature kauri forests with large trees that have accumulated carbon over many decades or centuries. In our study, mature forest plots held an average of about 248 tonnes of living carbon per hectare, compared with about 88 tonnes in younger, regenerating forest. Kauri themselves accounted for a particularly large share of this store. Where kauri were present, our modelling estimated they contributed, on average, about half of the living carbon, with their contribution becoming greater in more carbon-rich forests. This means the impact of kauri dieback depends on which trees die, as well as how many. When a large kauri dies, the amount of carbon removed from the living vegetation pool can be significant. Our modelling also suggests severely affected; carbon-rich stands can shift from accumulating carbon to losing it. These forests may not regain their previous carbon stocks, instead eventually stabilising with less living biomass and a reduced capacity to store and accumulate carbon. This makes protecting mature kauri forests particularly important for maintaining the carbon stored in these ecosystems. Our study measured carbon only in living vegetation, capturing just one part of the larger carbon cycle. Because we did not directly measure carbon in dead wood, litter and soils, we cannot determine how much of the carbon lost from living vegetation ultimately remains stored elsewhere in the ecosystem, or how quickly it is returned to the atmosphere. Longer-term measurements of these other potential stores will be needed to track where this carbon goes – and how that changes as kauri mortality increases. Protecting kauri from dieback therefore has implications beyond the survival of individual trees. Management approaches designed to slow disease progression and reduce symptoms, such as phosphite treatments, are being investigated and applied as part of broader kauri protection efforts. In the meantime, preventing the spread of dieback disease remains something visitors can help with staying on marked tracks and thoroughly cleaning footwear when entering and leaving kauri forests. Doing so helps protect kauri as taonga and the ecological functions of forests that have taken centuries to develop.

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There is an enormous amount happening across housing, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), prefabrication and future construction markets, and FTMA wants to make sure that frame and truss manufacturers are part of the conversation. Source: Timberbiz On Tuesday 20 October, FTMA will bring manufacturers together with government, researchers, training organisations and industry at the Future Framing Markets Forum at Parkroyal, Melbourne Airport. This won’t be a traditional conference. Presentations will provide an update on some of the major projects and initiatives underway, but a key part of the day will be facilitated table workshops, giving manufacturers the opportunity to ask questions, provide practical feedback, identify barriers and opportunities, and have a genuine say in what comes next. The program will include sessions on the Future Framing Initiative, System 600, the John Curtin Research Centre’s housing work and National Demonstration, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, as well as senior state and territory government representatives discussing their housing and MMC priorities. There will be a deliberate mix with the seating, so manufacturers, government, researchers and industry representatives are talking directly with each other. The idea is to have people developing these programs to hear from the manufacturers who will ultimately be needed to help deliver them. There is good funding opportunities for our members to advance the sector, but we must be at the table and must have our voices heard. The Forum is open to all Australian timber frame and truss manufacturers, both FTMA members and non-members. FTMA Partners will be invited, while other supplier and industry participation will be limited and by invitation. This is deliberate, as manufacturers need to remain the focus of the day. There are significant opportunities developing for the sector. Some manufacturers are already investing heavily to move into new markets, while others are considering where they fit. This Forum is an opportunity to understand what is happening, what may be coming next and, most importantly, make sure our industry has a voice in shaping it. Tuesday 20 October 2026 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Parkroyal Melbourne Airport Networking drinks and canapés following the Forum FTMA Members: $150 + GST Non-Members: $200 + GST https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/future-framing-markets-forum-1655017

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For Cain Octon, a full-time role at SA Pine’s Monarto operation offered more than just a job. It was a chance to find greater balance, build on his experience and create a pathway for the future. Source: NTHA Now completing a Certificate III in Timber and Woods Products Operations through NTHA Trainees and Apprentices, Mr Octon says the opportunity came at exactly the right time. “I worked in merchandise and metal fabrication before this and had a lot of temporary or casual jobs,” he said. “When this came up as a full-time job, I knew it would give me more of a balance in life.” While timber was a new industry for Mr Octon, it wasn’t completely unfamiliar territory. “It is an industry that I have not worked in directly, but close to it, so I thought it would be a good opportunity.” Through his NTHA Trainees and Apprentices training, Mr Octon is already building practical skills across the operation, including workplace health and safety and general handling. “The course itself is very straightforward, and so far, I have done a bit of WHS and general handling training,” he said. Mr Octon’s varied work background has also given him a head start. “I have a big background in a lot of different fields, so I am used to the processes as they are. I have already done this type of stuff, just in a different aspect.” But for Mr Octon, the Certificate III is about more than learning the job he is doing today. It is about opening the door to where he wants to go next. “I would like to eventually work my way up and be more in the office and work in the digital world a bit more, which I think this course will help me do,” he said. His goal is to continue building his career with SA Pine, while keeping an eye on the opportunities that could come with experience and further training. “I would like to continually work with SA Pine, but there are other ITI sites around the place that could present opportunities as well.” For someone who has spent years moving between temporary and casual work, Mr Octon is now building something very different: a career pathway with skills, a nationally recognised qualification and room to grow. And it all started with a full-time opportunity at SA Pine, supported by NTHA Trainees and Apprentices.

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AFPA has made two submissions on draft national recovery plans for the Gang-gang Cockatoo and South-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (SERTBC). Source: Timberbiz AFPA says that it supports the conservation and recovery of the Gang-gang Cockatoo and appropriate protection of confirmed breeding habitat, significant foraging areas, refuge areas and important native vegetation. For the SERTBC, AFPA broadly supports the proposed actions while emphasising that harvesting and silvicultural activities should not be unnecessarily restricted in areas adjacent to identified habitat. Read submission on Gang-gang Cockatoo https://ausfpa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AFPA-submission-NRP-Gang-gang-cockatoo.pdf Read submission on South-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo https://ausfpa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AFPA-submission-NRP-South-eastern-red-tailed-black-cockatoo.pdf

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A Solid Fuel Fire Ban is now in force in State forests across the Central West Region (Orange, Bathurst, Oberon) and will remain in place throughout the summer period as dry conditions continue to elevate bushfire risk. Source: Timberbiz The ban means campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal and other solid fuels are not permitted in State forests. Gas barbecues and similar gas appliances may still be used unless a Total Fire Ban is declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. Solid Fuel Fire Bans are applied during periods of high fire danger to help protect forests, visitors and local communities from bushfire. Forestry Corporation crews, alongside other firefighting agencies, have already responded to multiple major bushfire incidents across NSW this season with around 50 fires burning statewide this week. Forestry Corporation Fire and Stewardship Manager Lyndon Orpwood: “Campfires which are not extinguished correctly, and abandoned campfires in a highly flammable environment, are a major risk to communities, other forest users, and the environment,” Mr Orpwood said. “Forestry Corporation takes a cautious approach to fires so that we can retain the forest environment for people to enjoy.” While visitors will not be able to use wood-fuelled campfires throughout the fire threat period, they can still enjoy everything State forests have to offer, including camping, walking, mountain biking, fishing and nature-based recreation. Visitors are encouraged to check forest notices and closures before travelling and stay informed about fire conditions throughout the holiday period. During Solid Fuel Fire Bans, only gas appliances are permitted, and separate Total Fire Ban restrictions may also apply.

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