On 30th November 2014 the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation comes into force. The Regulation and its associated Act prohibits the import into Australia of illegally harves…

Aston University scientists are involved in the ReShip project, which will use low quality wood waste, chippings and un-merchantable wood to produce new bio-fuels. Sustainable bio-fuel m…

A team of international researchers has sequenced the genome of the Nevada dampwood termite, providing an inside look into the biology of the social insect and uncovering new genetic target…

US based cycleWood Solutions have developed biodegradable plastic bags using lignin, a natural polymer that helps form the cell walls of plants. The bags can be composted just like any other…

A substance that comes from pine bark is a potential source for a new treatment of melanoma, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Current melanoma drugs targeting single…

New research suggests biofuel made from oil mallee trees could be a viable source of jet fuel, offering a glimmer of hope for growers in Western Australia who planted the trees in large numbers…

A world-first study has discovered that Australian eucalypt honey has prebiotic qualities, meaning that regular consumption could improve gut health. Prebiotic foods stimulate the grow…

A Swedish-German research team has successfully tested a new method for the production of ultra-strong cellulose fibres at DESY’s research light source PETRA III. The novel procedu…