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Ledinek to supply production line for Sodra CLT

17 April 2020
Last year, Södra decided to invest in an additional CLT facility at Värö and aims to become a leader in the Nordic region. The company has chosen Ledinek to supply its new production line. Source: Timberbiz Project planning and procurement is ongoing and Södra has selected Ledinek as
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New CEO for Komatsu Forest AB

17 April 2020
On April 1, 2020 Jens Bengtsson took up his new position as CEO of Komatsu Forest AB, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forest machines and related services and accessories. Source: Timberbiz Mr Bengtsson has worked in the company for 11 years. “I am very honored
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L-Series skidders and feller bunchers revised by Deere

17 April 2020
John Deere’s revised L-Series II Skidders and Feller Bunchers build upon the best features of the original machines while simplifying the design to increase reliability. Source: Timberbiz After listening to its customers, Deere made significant yet subtle improvements without compromi
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Private forestry update for Tasmania: logs, woodchips and processing

17 April 2020
Private Forests Tasmania has provided an overview of the current situation for private forestry in Tasmania as at 15 April 2020. Source: Timberbiz North West Tasmania: Forestry supply chains are still flowing but some individual forest workers have been impacted by quarantine restrict
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NZ business outlook forecast for forestry

17 April 2020
Forty-four people from various parts of New Zealand’s domestic and international forest products supply chains participated in the New Zealand Forestry Business Outlook – February 2020. Source: Timberbiz These participants represent a substantial component of the NZ forestry industry.
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VicForests not eligible for FSC membership

17 April 2020
VicForests is no longer eligible for membership of the Forest Stewardship Council of Australia because it has failed to achieve Controlled Wood Standard within the required time. Source: Timberbiz However, this does not mean that Vicforests will be denied Controlled Wood Standard accr
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Bushfire Royal Commission makes a start

17 April 2020
Bushfire Royal Commission chairman, Retired Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin, has extended his sympathy to the families of 33 people who died during Australia’s disastrous “Black Summer” and says the harrowing season will linger in the national psyche. Source: Timberb
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Opinion: Cameron MacDonald OFO, Lessons learnt from bushfires

17 April 2020
The world is focused on COVID-19 and well it should but in the midst of this crisis we cannot forget the ramifications of the 2019/2020 bushfire season. We need to remember what happened in Kangaroo Island, Cudlee Creek, Kentbruck, Rennick and Keilira, and use the lessons from those t
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Opinion: Rudolf van Rensburg – Eucalyptus Trees Abound But A Shortage Of Face Masks

17 April 2020
The ongoing Corona virus pandemic and a desperate scramble to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline medical staff is leaving many countries exposed and is putting lives at risk. Australia is a leading exporter of eucalyptus wood fibre which can be a major component
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Friday analysis: Bushfires are yearly, COVID is not

17 April 2020
For almost four weeks now, pubs, cinemas, restaurants, and indoor sports have been closed. Concerts, festivals, sports, weddings have been cancelled. Churches are closed. Only 10 people can attend funerals. We all seem focused on COVID-19 as we should be. But life does go on. Source:
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