TiQ August / September 2021
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UBC to host virtual international Commonwealth Forestry Conference
By UBC Faculty of Forestry The 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference will bring together more than 186 speakers who will share their knowledge of the most pressing topics in forestry today from their homes and offices [...]
Timber iQ – August/September 2021 issue highlights
An alternative approach to construction - Local Project An alternative approach to constructing buildings – a simpler and more efficient way to build.... Read more BESIDE Habitat: A living environment where nature and [...]
In memoriam: Stella Maphiri
TiQ would like to extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Stella Maphiri, and to her friends and colleagues at the dtic. Stella contributed so much to support the shared vision of [...]
Floored by Malaysian timbers
By Malaysian Timber Council Its beauty comes with age while its warmth and texture are almost eternal. Nothing beats the presence of timber in our living space and wooden floorings are stunning additions that provide [...]
CCA or boron can form excellent bonds
By Qiniso Mbhamali, Zahra Naghizadeh and Brand Wessels at the Department of Forest and Wood Science, Stellenbosch University South African Pine wood that has been treated with CCA or boron can form excellent bonds when [...]
Digitised trade information to support Ghanaian exporters
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has launched a one-stop site for up-to-date information for exporters including timber processing industries. […]
Why ISO Certification matters
ISO certification sets the worldwide benchmark for the highest level of standardisation and is therefore one of the most important metrics to consider when choosing a timber treatment product. […]
CEO on precautionary suspension pending investigation
Issued by the Engineering Council of South Africa – 15 June 2021 The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has placed its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on precautionary suspension with full pay pending an investigation [...]
Wood demand strong says US lumber producer
First published on Timber Industry News website The home-building and renovation boom could keep wood demand strong for the next decade, the biggest US lumber producer said recently. […]