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New study assesses Europe-China forest bioeconomy development

09 December 2020
The EU and China are two of the three biggest economies and trading blocs in the world, and their economic and trade relations are increasingly interlinked. China’s role as an export destination for forest products made in the EU, as a potential source or destination of capital for de
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Offsite construction gains traction for efficiency and safety

09 December 2020
Offsite construction is gaining traction as more companies work to make construction more efficient and safer. Although, while the benefits of offsite construction methodology, such as reducing construction times, more consistent builds and improving safety onsite is acknowledged, evi
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US building to be tallest timber but Sydney planning to go taller

09 December 2020
A 25-story mass timber apartment building to be built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set to become the world’s tallest building of its kind — that is, until it’s eclipsed by a 40-story mass timber office building expected to tower over Sydney by 2025. Source: Timberbiz Tim Go
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Upsall Creek bridge sustainably replaced

09 December 2020
Forestry Corporation of NSW has totally replaced a bridge on Upsall Creek Road to provide visitor access to the popular Swans Crossing in Kerewong State Forest, while maintaining the highest standards for ecological and cultural heritage care. Source: Timberbiz The project highlights
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Woolworths moves to locally made paper bags

09 December 2020
Woolworths has partnered with South Australian manufacturer Detpak to offer customers locally made paper bags in SA and NT. The move comes ahead of a progressive national rollout Australian-made paper bags over the next 12 months. Source: Timberbiz The new SA-made carry bags offer a w
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Timber industry brings cheer to Qld Government

09 December 2020
Queensland’s Parliamentarians and forest and timber industry representatives celebrated the start of the festive season late last week with the unveiling of a “live” Christmas tree located in the building’s foyer. Source: Timberbiz Grown in Queensland, the pine tree is festooned with
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Vic government refuses Freedom of Information requests from Gippsland

09 December 2020
  The Heyfield community in Victoria has been left in the dark, after three Freedom of Information (FOI) requests into the scientific basis behind the decision to cease native timber harvesting were denied by the state government. Source: Gippsland Times, Timberbiz The news was r
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DNA testing shows 40% of imported timber incorrectly labelled

09 December 2020
An Australian first national DNA testing program used to verify the species and origin of imported timber sold at retail outlets has released its first round of results, confirming more than 60% of the species’ labels were accurate. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Forestry an
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Timberlink chooses SA for new CLT and GLT plant

09 December 2020
  Timberlink’s new $59m CLT and GLT plant will be built in Tarpeena, South Australia. The Tarpeena sawmill site will be Australia’s first softwood, state-of-the-art Cross Laminated Timber and GLT manufacturing facility. A site in Victoria was also considered for the project
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Legislation to provide clarity for native hardwood industries

09 December 2020
Legislation will be introduced in Federal Parliament today by Victorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie that will aim to provide certainty for Australia’s native hardwood timber industries. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Association CEO Mr Ross Hampton said Senator Mc
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