Planet Ark, a non-profit organisation, has traditionally organised and promoted the event since 1996 leading to more than 10. The event is active in drawing attention to the value of trees and other aspects of our natural habitat in the conservation and protection of our environment. Ms Gorr says that awareness surrounding environmental issues is increasing and believes that small steps count on a personal level. Ms Gilling says, "More people than ever are looking for ways to reduce their...

Crews of 50-60 prisoners at the prison learn forestry skills every day while planting and maintaining the prison's on-site 4300-hectare forest. Forest manager Grant Hardisty said that for the prisoners who plant, prune, thin-to-waste and maintain the tree crop, getting outdoors and learning new skills serves as a useful incentive for them to improve their behaviour. More than 100 prisoners have acquired New Zealand Qualifications Authority unit standards for basic forestry skills, chainsaw...

But mills maintained leverage with order files through the month and the supply side limited by maintenance and market-related production curtailments. Sales in most framing lumber species slowed toward the end of last week. Many prices moved higher, but the bulk of the gains came earlier in the week on momentum carrying over from last week's action. In western Fir plywood, an imbalance between production and consumption remained tilted in the mills' favor. Southern Pine plywood markets...

Village Chiefs protest at Rain Forest World Festival - Feature. Sarawak, Malaysia Nine village chiefs from one of the last nomadic tribes in Malaysia showed up at the World Rain Forest Music Festival in Sarawak over the weekend, claiming that their land was being destroyed by illegal logging and the encroachment of oil palm and acacia plantations. Sarawak, Malaysia Nine village chiefs from one of the last nomadic tribes in Malaysia showed up at the World Rain Forest Music Festival in...

Kempf and the Tree Guild s co-founder, Kristen Barneich, have coordinated with the city about using a product that diverts tree roots from underground power lines, preventing damage. The initial proposal was to use potted trees on Branch Street to avoid root damage to utility and sewer lines, said Rob Strong, city community development director. For more information about joining the Tree Guild or to help plant trees, send an e-mail to thetreeguild@gmail.com. is huge because for years we...