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Timber analysis: Victoria is under siege

07 February 2020
There is now no denying it. The Victorian timber industry is under siege from all fronts. Even VicForests seems to have turned against it. By Bruce Mitchell This week alone has seen: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews hint that the Government “may well have to revise” its plan to shut d
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Finish paper mills strike may cost €11m per week

05 February 2020
The strike in Finland’s paper industry has been extended. The Finnish paper mills of leading forest groups such as UPM and Stora Enso have been standing still. There is still no progress in negotiations between Finland’s paper industry trade union Paperiliitto and the Finn
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CAL FIRE report on bushfire protection actions

05 February 2020
California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history in 2017 and 2018. Fuelled by drought, an unprecedented build-up of dry vegetation and extreme winds, the size and intensity of these wildfires caused the loss of more than 100 lives, destroyed thousands
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Combilift finalist in IFOY awards

05 February 2020
For the second year in a row Combilift is a finalist in the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry. Source: Timberbiz The company is the only ma
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Young passionate Future Foresters needed

05 February 2020
The Future Foresters Initiative committee is looking for enthusiastic young people to join the FFI committee. Current membership of the committee includes students, researchers and early career forestry professionals, all of whom are passionate about forests, forestry education and le
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Powerful Wood message on workplace safety

05 February 2020
James Wood’s powerful message about workplace safety is to be added to the Australian Forest Contractors Association’s Professional Ownership and Driver Wellbeing program. As part of the PODW training starting with the February Queensland sessions, James Wood’s story CHOICES will be d
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CHH consults staff on closure of Whangarei sawmill

05 February 2020
Carter Holt Harvey says it has begun consulting staff at its Whangarei sawmill about the potential closure of that site. It is understood the sawmill employs about 111 staff. Source: Timberbiz “Following a major upgrade to increase productivity at our Kawerau sawmill, our Kawerau and
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Premier Andrews creates more uncertainty while Victoria burns

05 February 2020
Victoria’s hardwood timber industry is demanding Premier Daniel Andrews immediately clarify comments this week in which he appeared to flag changes to his decision to close the state’s hardwood timber industry. Source: Timberbiz Speaking on ABC radio this morning Premier Andrews said
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Vic government urged to implement planned burns

05 February 2020
The Victorian Government has been urged to implement the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission recommendation for planned burns of 5% of public land to help prevent devastating bushfires. Source: Timberbiz The Victorian Liberal Nationals also want the government to improve management of sta
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NZ forestry downs tools due to Coronavirus

05 February 2020
Forestry crews across New Zealand have downed tools, as contractors close operations due to the Coronavirus. China is by far the largest and most important market for New Zealand’s export logs and by value New Zealand earns half its export income from China. Source: Timberbiz It comes
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