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Log Brokers Bill condemned as a Trojan horse

27 May 2020
Federated Farmers and the Forest Owners Association in New Zealand are joining forces to condemn the Log Brokers Bill as a Trojan horse to potentially force farmers and foresters to subsidise local processing industries from reduced export earnings. The unwarranted rush over the Fores
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UPM will double broadleaved trees in its forests

27 May 2020
UPM has newly adopted the target of doubling the number of broadleaved trees growing in company-owned forests in Finland. In the light of current research data, increasing the proportion of broadleaved trees improves the forest’s growth and yield as well as its species diversity and r
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New board of directors for Woodworks

27 May 2020
WoodWorks – Wood Products Council US has announced its 2020-21 board of directors, including two new members representing the architectural and engineering communities. A non-profit staffed with architects, structural engineers, and construction experts, WoodWorks provides education a
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First wooden wind tower erected in Sweden

27 May 2020
The first wooden wind power tower has been erected in Sweden and is now ready to go in Björkö outside Gothenburg. The tower is 30 meters high and was erected by the Modvion. The wood construction is as strong as steel and makes the wind turbine climate neutral from the start. Source:
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AFPA backs MBA after dire forecast

27 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has backed Master Builders Australia’s Action Plan which calls for a raft of comprehensive economic stimulus measures from all levels of government to encourage new housing construction. Source: Timberbiz MBA’s Action Plan supports AFPA’s cal
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Bago and Maragle State Forest reopen for essential forestry

27 May 2020
Following extensive work by Forestry Corporation of NSW and contractors, Bago and Maragle State Forests have reopened for essential forest use. This excludes activities still prohibited due to COVID19 restrictions such as camping,picnicking, fossicking and hunting. Source: Timberbiz R
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$140m bushfire relief package to provide targeted support for forestry

27 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package, which will provide urgently needed support for the state’s forest industries which were severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires. Source: Timberbiz AFPA
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Sugar Pine Walk no more after bushfires

27 May 2020
Following the devastation of the 2019-20 bushfire season, work is to begin to remove the iconic Sugar Pine Walk in Bago State Forest. Sadly, the forest was heavily burnt in the bushfires and the Sugar Pine Walk trees cannot be saved, said Forestry Corporation of NSW Snowy Region Manag
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Eden-Monaro win to come on the back of forestry

27 May 2020
The upcoming Eden-Monaro by-election will be strongly influenced by which candidate delivers the strongest and most positive approach for the forestry and forest products sector, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association Ross Hampton. Sourc
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NZ log exports fell sharply in April – a bounce back is expected

27 May 2020
Log exports from New Zealand fell sharply in April 2020 after logging operations were suspended during alert level 4, but average prices per cubic metre picked up according to Stats NZ. Source: Timberbiz In contrast, dairy and fruit exports were strong despite fears of port congestion
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