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Top 10 forestry tech start-ups in Europe

27 April 2020
This is a list of the 10 most promising European forestry tech startups set to digitize the industry, boost trust in forest management and combat rising levels of CO2 by embracing digital advancements. Source: EU Start Ups Xylene revolutionises the way wood is offered on the market. F
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Germany’s hot summers place forests in danger

27 April 2020
In Germany the last two exceptionally hot and dry summers have weakened millions of trees, undermining their defences against the bark beetle, which can be fatal to ancient woodlands. Source: TRT World Germany’s forests, covering a third of its territory and as much a part of it
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Amazon gives $10m to support forestry in US

27 April 2020
Amazon announced a US$10 million grant to conserve, restore, and support sustainable forestry, wildlife and nature-based solutions across the Appalachian Mountains, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy. This funding will initially support projects in Pennsylvania and Vermont t
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NZ back to work but caution is advised for OH&S

27 April 2020
New Zealand Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor is cautioning foresters about jumping the gun getting back to work tomorrow after the lockdown, and that health and safety on the forest work site goes well beyond the COVID-19 protocol observance. Source: Timberbiz He says t
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Grafton nursery record 2.3m seedlings to be planted

27 April 2020
A record 2.3 million seedlings will be sent out the gates of Forestry Corporation’s Grafton Production Nursery this month to replant the region’s timber plantations. Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said the NSW Government is remains committed to the future of forestry in the region
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New research paper argues for prescribed burning in southern states

27 April 2020
A new research paper arguing prescribed burning can save lives, property and biodiversity has been strongly welcomed by the Institute of Foresters Australia (IFA) the paper is titled Prescribed burning in south-eastern Australia – history and future directions. Source: Timberbiz The p
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Building a new taskforce for Victorian housing

27 April 2020
The appointment of a Building and Development Industry Taskforce is an important step for Victoria’s economy both during and after COVID-19. The HIA has been appointed to the Taskforce. Source: Timberbiz “We look forward to working with the Government to keep the State’s residential b
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Wood encouragement policies would save jobs in Green Triangle

27 April 2020
Wood Encouragement Policies must be implemented by the Green Triangle’s respective state governments in a further measure to support jobs in the region’s forest and wood sectors. The Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) has echoed calls of its federal counterparts, the Austral
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ForestWorks seeks views on skills and training

27 April 2020
ForestWorks is seeking forest and wood products industry participant views on the challenges and opportunities in relation to training and skills development for jobs, organisations and industry overall. Source: Timberbiz The Industry Reference Committees for Forest and Wood Products,
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ABARES report on impact of COVID-19 on forestry

27 April 2020
The global spread of COVID-19 is making the short-term outlook for Australia’s agricultural sectors increasingly uncertain according to the ABARES Impacts of COVID-19 on Australian agriculture, forestry and fisheries trade report. Source: Timberbiz ABARES Actng Executive Director, Pet
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