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24 May 2018
Imports worth nearly $2 billion– the value of Australia’s imports of wood and wood products were valued at AUS1.981 billion for the year-ended March 2018 114,744m3 – imports of particleboard rose 21.1% over the year to the end of March – a new import record USD143.05/bdmt – the averag
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Artificial Intelligence to predict at risk trees

22 May 2018
Europe loses as many trees to storms each year as Poland produces in timber. Until now, the models for predicting which trees are at risk have not been good enough. Source: Independent UK We already appear to be seeing more frequent and intense windstorms. It’s not only commuters and
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Wooden shoes but not clogs

22 May 2018
San Francisco brand Allbirds has debuted a new pair of shoes made from from eucalyptus trees. Source: Forbes After knocking out a success with their beloved wool shoes, the brand came back with another eco-friendly option. But is it really eco-friendly and how does this shoe stack up
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Greenpeace truce with Sinarmas ends

22 May 2018
Greenpeace has ended a five-year truce with one of the world’s largest paper companies, accusing it of cutting down tropical forests in Indonesia during the entire time the two were cooperating on conservation. Source: AP News The recent announcement abruptly ends a landmark 2013 agre
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Westpac study shows NZ forestry slow down

22 May 2018
New Zealand’s forestry sector has had a stellar two to three years, with China soaking up the country’s logs as fast as they could be sent there. However, Westpac industry economist Paul Clark explains clouds are gathering. Source: Otago Daily Times New Zealand’s forestry owners
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Women in Forest & Timber Network “Strength in Support” function

22 May 2018
The “Strength in Support” cocktail party which is being held on 2 June at the Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, Queensland provides an opportunity for women in the industry to network and support each other. Source: Timberbiz The invitation to attend the event is extended to all
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Hyne Timber gets cheeky with GLT

22 May 2018
Hyne Timber has released its new Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) campaign – and it’s not what you’d expect from an Australian softwood processor. Source: Timberbiz Playing on the love story Hyne Timber has with Australian pine, and with a focus on building relationships at eve
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Free heavy vehicle safety workshops for national forestry

22 May 2018
The Australian Forestry Contractors Association (AFCA) will host its next round of free safety workshops for forestry workers in regional NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Sourc: Timberbiz The NHVR has joined forces with AFCA, providing funding for the Forestry Logistics Safety Progr
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WoodSolutions Tour after Frame

22 May 2018
Following on from Frame Australia’s conference in Melbourne a three-day tour is planned to visit Australia’s largest CLT plant in Wodonga and a number of mass and timber framed buildings in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz The tour commences in Melbourne, travelling by coach to Wodonga to se
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China tops paper imports to Australia

22 May 2018
Australia’s trade deficit in paper and paperboard was AUD$1.681 billion for the year-ended March 2018, meaning the value of imports outstripped the value of exports by this massive amount. Source: IndustryEdge for Timberbiz The annual value of imports lifted just 0.4% to AUD$2.741 bil
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