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UK new survey shows decrease in demand for timber

15 April 2020
The timber trade in the UK is facing a significant decrease in demand for products according to a Timber Trade Federation (TTF) survey of members, with more than 60% of respondents accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Source: Timberbiz This reflects construction site
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Norske Skog reopens French mill, Norway and NZ remain closed

15 April 2020
As Norske Skog closely monitors the coronavirus outbreak it is continuously implementing measures to reduce the risk for employees and ensure continuity of operations. In France the company has commenced full production at its Golbey mill. Source: Timberbiz “Our top priority is to ens
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Deere produces face shields

15 April 2020
John Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, is producing protective face shields in Moline, Illinois. Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of he
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PFT and TFFPN surveys to help Tas forestry

15 April 2020
During these unprecedented times, Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) wants to understand how to best to help. The organisation wants to understand how you are affected by COVID-19 and what the immediate and short-term needs are. Source: Timberbiz PFT also needs to provide information to g
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Australian and NZ Forest Products Map 2020

15 April 2020
The fourth edition of the Australia & New Zealand Forestry Products Industry Map is out. This 2020 edition is a full-colour map combining the wood processing and manufacturing operations of both New Zealand and Australia. Source: Timberbiz The map features more than 50 major updat
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Ghost Mushroom Lane closed for 2020

15 April 2020
Ghost Mushroom Lane in South Australia will remain closed to the public during the 2020 season, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ForestrySA is closely following government direction and advice to protect the health and safety of the community and staff. Source: Timberbiz In line
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Sustainable Timber Tasmania and Island Specialty Timbers update

15 April 2020
In the interest of public safety, Sustainable Timber Tasmania will continue to offer permits and licences only over the phone. Its regional offices at Smithton, Camdale, Perth, Scottsdale, Derwent Park and Geeveston are closed to all visitors. Source: Timberbiz Island Speciality Timbe
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EPA NZ calls for information on neonicotinoids

15 April 2020
Following a recent announcement, that grounds exist to reassess all neonicotinoid use in New Zealand, the EPA in New Zealand is calling for information on two neonicotinoids: thiacloprid and acetamiprid. Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that have been the subject of ongoing
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Shane Jones – you can’t press the reset button on NZ forestry

15 April 2020
Foresters are saying that log supply to domestic and export markets is inextricably linked and can’t be separated, as Forests Minister Shane Jones now seems to be advocating. Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor says a harvest of just about any forest will produce higher gr
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COVID-19, closed borders and the future of the housing market

15 April 2020
Australia’s new house building pipeline appears to be stable in mid-April, with construction work able to continue in most situations. The rush by builders to complete work to the next payment stage, over concern of an imminent sector or site closure is reportedly following through th
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