Researchers have identified the type of fungi that has the most significant impact on a plant’s nutrient levels. The symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi sees root-associated f…

Scientists have developed new methods that could overcome the obstacles to turning woody biomass into fuel efficiently.  Historically, the complex compound found in the cell walls of wood…

The ever-strengthening case for using wood as a construction material was given yet another boost recently, as researchers were able to capture the visible nanostructure of living wood for…

Exciting progress in remote sensing has seen new satellite technology gather important information on the kinds of habitat structures crucial for maintaining biodiversity in forests. As…

New research out of Cornell University has suggested plants can communicate with each other when under attack from pests. This plant-to-plant signalling is made possible by what are known a…

The forestry industry has been invited to trial and provide feedback on new virtual reality (VR) technology that could revolutionise how field inventory practices are managed. Attendees a…

New evidence-based information has demonstrated the financial viability of private native forests in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, as well as the potential improveme…

The properties of timber vary depending on the direction of the grain, with parallel to grain timber elements tending to be stronger than their perpendicular to grain counterparts. A more ac…