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Forest2Market report for US fibre market

15 January 2019
As global consumer trends and demands continue to shift at an escalating pace, a new Forest2Market report shows that both structural and temporal market shifts in recent decades have impacted the markets for wood fibre residuals. The report, Changes in the Residual Wood Fiber Market 2
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Global softwood lumber markets

15 January 2019
Global trade of softwood lumber from January through September 2018 was down 2.5% as compared with the same period last year. China, Japan, the United Kingdom and the MENA region reduced their imports, while the US and continental Europe have imported more lumber this year than in 201
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A green bullet for Scotland’s carbon store

15 January 2019
Thousands of trees planted near Loch Ness could help grow a new income stream for Scotland’s forestry industry while removing thousands of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. The trees comprise a large-scale test site investigation by Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-fund
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Study options open in timber durability

15 January 2019
Timber is one of the world’s most important renewable construction materials and Australia remains a leader in the field. Its durability is an important aspect of performance, particularly with Australia’s climate extremes and voracious termites. The National Centre for Timber Durabil
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A 35-year career in forestry ends for Bob Germantse

15 January 2019
Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Bob Germantse is retiring as Snowy Region Manager following a 35-year career dedicated to the forestry industry. Mr Germanste is based in Tumut and said his career reflects the opportunities that the forestry industry can offer. Source: Timberbiz “Looking
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Kangaroo Island signs MOU with Flinders Ports

15 January 2019
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers Ltd (KIPT) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Flinders Ports Pty Ltd, under which the parties will work together on an exclusive basis to achieve a port operating model for KIPT’s propose Kangaroo Island (KI) Se
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Deere and Hitachi announce split in Australia

15 January 2019
John Deere Construction & Forestry Company (Deere) and Hitachi Construction Machinery (Hitachi) have had a long and successful global partnership spanning multiple continents and product lines. This partnership has served both companies well and supported each company’s global gro
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Green buildings no longer lead by Romilly Madew

15 January 2019
The Green Building Council of Australia’s long-serving leader, Romilly Madew, has been appointed chief executive officer of Infrastructure Australia. Ms Madew’s appointment was announced by the Infrastructure Australia Board and welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack. Sou
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VEAC’s report discredited by forestry experts

15 January 2019
Victoria’s forestry experts have savaged the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s (VEAC) draft proposals for the state’s Central West Forests, suggesting the agency no longer provides the legally required independent advice on natural resource management. The Victorian divisio
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Operational changes at ForestWorks

15 January 2019
Tim Woods has taken on the role of acting general manager of ForestWorks following the resignation of general manager Diana Lloyd after more than two years in the role. Mr Woods is a well known and respected industry figure and a regular contributor to Timberbiz. Source: Timberbiz 
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