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Sumitomo develops new fireproof wooden beam

01 June 2020
Sumitomo Forestry announced that its in-house developed wooden beam has received certification as a two-hour fireproof structural member in February 2020 in Japan, while the pillar  passed the performance evaluation test for a two-hour fireproof structural member in March. Source: Tim
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Forest fibre use in clothing is on the up, but there are downsides

01 June 2020
The use of forest fibres in clothing is on the rise and is increasingly in the spotlight. On the one hand, this is great news, as forest fibres provide a renewable and recyclable source of material for our clothes. But, on the other hand, we don’t always know where these fibres come f
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Grab a quick Cat for any excavator

01 June 2020
Cat pin grabber couplers bring a new level of productivity allowing the operator to change tools in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. Excavators of similar sizes can share attachments. Source: Timberbiz With the addition of the VB and HB sizes of pin grabber couplers, there is
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Tall pole for tall ship

01 June 2020
Foresters in Western Australia have forged a link to the sea thanks to a partnership with the WA Museum. The State’s leading history buff reached out to the Forest Products Commission (FPA) recently with a request for a couple of long, straight, strong jarrah poles suitable for masts
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Directory of Tasmanian Forestry Services available

01 June 2020
Growing and marketing trees requires expertise. In Tasmania, that expertise is readily available. The Directory of Tasmanian Forestry Services is a listing of the contacts required to grow, manage, harvest and sell trees in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz From agricultural contractors, to
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Forestry scholarships in NZ for Maori and women

01 June 2020
Applications have opened for 2021 Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships, which will support more Māori and women to pursue careers in forestry science. According to the recently released Forestry and Wood Processing Workforce Action Plan, Māori make up only 22% of the forestr
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Master Builders supports plans for building sector and industrial relations changes

01 June 2020
The Prime Minister’s speech to signpost the Government’s approach to building economic recovery was encouraging on many fronts. According to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia the Prime Minister’s recognition that there is much worse economic news to come is important espec
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HIA wants changes to building onsite award

01 June 2020
HIA has asked the Fair Work Commission to consider changes to the Building and Construction General Onsite Award that helps employers and employees in the residential building industry stay connected despite the impacts of COVID-19. Source: Timberbiz “Home builders and trade contracto
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Nationals and Greens buy in to the Eden-Monaro by-election

01 June 2020
The Nationals have opened nominations for the Eden-Monaro by-election despite expectations they would not pit the party against the Liberals. The by-election is to be held on July 4 following the resignation of Labor’s Mike Kelly due to health reasons. Source: Timberbiz Meanwhile, Beg
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WA government’s ‘foolhardy’ experiment blows up says FIFWA

01 June 2020
The Western Australian state government’s latest “foolhardy” experiment with outsourcing forest industry governance to activists has blown up in the face of Environment Minister Stephen Dawson. Source: Timberbiz That’s the view of the state’s peak timber industry body, the Forest Indu
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