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Government urged to recognise forest product industries as essential

23 March 2020
State and federal governments have been urged to recognise the essential services provided by Australia’s forest product industries, as they consider further restrictions to contain CoVid-19. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Forest Products Association CEO Ross Hampton said Australian
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Interfor and Ponsse affected by COVID-19

23 March 2020
Interfor will implement a number of initiatives in order to adjust its business to operating conditions being impacted by COVID-19 as will Ponsse. Source: Lesprom Interfor will temporarily reduce production across its operations in British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and the US So
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US Homeland Security states forest products are vital

23 March 2020
The forest products industry plays a vital role in our nation’s infrastructure especially in response to the global COVID-19 epidemic, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a memorandum. Source: Timberbiz The DHS memo, signed by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Sec
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China Global Wood Trade Conference

23 March 2020
China is planning for its 10th Global Wood Trade Conference to be held in Xi-an from 15-16 September however, given the current global pandemic it is likely to not be a particularly popular event, even if the pandemic has subsided. Source: Timberbiz China Global Wood Trade Conference
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FSC AGM may be postponed due to COVID-19

23 March 2020
Like many businesses, the FSC network has been affected by the requirements of social isolation and distancing, travel bans, and quarantines. Regional meetings and the annual global staff meeting have been postponed and many are working from home. Source: Timberbiz The FSC has made en
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Responsible Wood answering to COVID-19 issues in Australia and NZ

23 March 2020
Representatives from Australia and New Zealand met to discuss AS/NZS 4708 as the historic Trans-Tasman forestry standard moves a step closer. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, representatives from up to 26 different organisations participated in a teleconference instead of face-to-face due
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Relief packages for NZ forestry workers post COVID-19

23 March 2020
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association says it is working closely with the government in making sure that relief packages for forestry workers will both look after the workers and also speed economic recovery when the COVID-19 epidemic is over. Source: Timberbiz The incoming FOA Pres
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Key forestry assets are critical infrastructure in bushfire emergencies

23 March 2020
Key forestry assets such as the NSW Southwest Slopes’ softwood plantations, which support the biggest economic sector in the region, should be considered critical infrastructure when allocating firefighting and fire mitigation resources, the Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arra
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Financial support missing in Victoria but it is vital for forestry

23 March 2020
Timber industry peak bodies have urged the Victorian Government to urgently intervene to save the Victoria’s native timber industry following the extension of an injunction preventing timber harvesting in 13 coupes. Source: Timberbiz The Supreme Court’s decision is the latest setback
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Forestry Corp NSW to get $46m for recovery

23 March 2020
Forestry Corporation of NSW will receive $46 million from the New South Wales Government to assist the State’s forest industries to recover from the recent bushfires and now the Covid-19 virus. The injection of funds is part of the NSW government’s $2.3 billion coronavirus stimulus pa
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