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Slovenian forestry photographers

07 November 2019
For the third time, the PEFC national member for Slovenia invited professional photographers, amateurs, and everyone who wanted to share their love for the forest to participate in their ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Source: Timberbiz The three winning photos hi
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New forestry hub for Te Uru Rakau

07 November 2019
The New Zealand Government has committed to a strong regional presence for Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand), with the construction of a new Forestry Hub in Rotorua announced by Forestry Minister Shane Jones. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at a blessing ceremony at the site of the new b
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Kangaroo Island forestry field day

07 November 2019
Kangaroo Island Plantations is holding a forestry field day on Sunday 17 November to allow members of the public to take a closer look at forestry from a plantation and hear from foresters about the industry. Source: Timberbiz Directors of KIPT will be on hand to discuss the business
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OFO partners with LifeChanger to help teen mental health

07 November 2019
OneFortyOne (OFO), in partnership with The LifeChanger Foundation will boost the mental health of teenagers living in Mount Gambier. The LifeChanger Foundation identifies and develops inspiring mentors within communities and delivers holistic self-development workshops for teens, crea
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Glulam – Long, strong and reliable

07 November 2019
Timber Queensland is holding a seminar titled Glulam Timber: Long, Strong & Reliable on 19 November at the Victoria Park Gold Club in Herston Queensland. This is an opportunity to hear engineering, architecture and certification experts give practical advice for using glulam to de
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NZ reduces timber tariffs

07 November 2019
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association says the phased reduction of tariffs for wood and paper exports to China will assist in a long term realigning of New Zealand exports into more further processed timber products.The announcement was also welcomed by the WPMA. Source: Timberbiz
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Sustainable Timber Tas tables annual report

07 November 2019
Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Annual Report for 2018/19 was tabled in parliament recently. CEO Steve Whiteley said Sustainable Timber Tasmania had a solid year with favourable market conditions and as a result the total comprehensive income was $34.9 million. Source: Timberbiz “We pai
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EU Commission publishes annual report on forest fires

05 November 2019
On 31 October 2019, the European Commission published the 2018 edition of its Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. According to the report, wildfires destroyed nearly 178,000 hectares (ha) of forests and land in the EU last year. Source: Timberbiz
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US reeling from tariffs with China

05 November 2019
China has been the largest importer of American hardwoods by a long shot. In fact, prior to the first round of tariffs that were announced in mid-2018, US hardwood exports to China were approximately US$2 billion, nearly 50% of the total US hardwood grade lumber produced. Sources: For
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FSC Asia Pacific Business Forum

05 November 2019
The FSC Asia Pacific Business Forum was held in Shanghai in October with more than 120 attendees from retailers to producers to FSC-accredited certification bodies gathering to share their insights and experiences from the past year. Source: Timberbiz The guest speakers and participan
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