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How much carbon is stored in US forests

22 February 2021
Americans use an incredible amount of energy. While the US comprises just over 4% of global population, they consumed more than 100 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2019, which was about 17% of total world primary energy consumption. Source: Forest2Market As a society powere
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France searches for old oaks to rebuild Notre Dame

22 February 2021
The 2019 fire that ravaged the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has forced officials to make a number of difficult decisions, including how to replace the spire that was destroyed in the blaze. Having chosen to rebuild the spire to match its classic design, the nation now faces a new and
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Precision forestry initiative designed to increase productivity

22 February 2021
John Deere has announced its Precision Forestry initiative, a focused approach to its job site technology solutions. Through Precision Forestry, John Deere is reorganizing its technology portfolio and doubling down on its efforts in delivering solutions designed to increase efficiency
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Swamp kauri shows major climate shift 42,000 years ago

22 February 2021
A new international study using ancient swamp kauri from Northland New Zealand shows a temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked major climate shifts leading to global environmental change and mass extinctions. Source: Timberbiz This dramatic turning point
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NZ farm foresters want benefits of pine trees recognised

22 February 2021
North Canterbury farm foresters would like to see the benefits of pine trees recognised in efforts to meet New Zealand’s climate change targets. Responding to the recent Climate Change Commission report, New Zealand Farm Forestry Association North Canterbury branch secretary Lau
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Simon Watt leading climate lawyer for NZ

22 February 2021
Bell Gully partner Simon Watt has been reaffirmed as New Zealand’s leading climate change lawyer, following the release of the internationally respected Chambers Global directory. Source: Timberbiz Mr Watt is just one of 22 lawyers around the world recognised for their climate c
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Jobs at risk in NSW as timber supply runs low

22 February 2021
Thousands of jobs are at risk in New South Wales if the state’s timber supply runs out as soon as April, as predicted by experts, because of the bushfires and the pandemic. Some timber manufacturers are now calling for the resource to be freighted from interstate to NSW for processing
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New report calls for reset of forestry policy to support indigenous regeneration

22 February 2021
In a new report, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) of New Zealand has called for a reset of government forestry policy to support indigenous forest regeneration on Banks Peninsula and dis-incentivise exotic forestry expansion. Sources: Scoop NZ, Timberbiz The report is the final
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AFCA driver wellbeing program dates for Tasmania & Queensland

22 February 2021
The Professional Ownership and Driver Wellbeing Program sessions are back on the road after the Covid-19 shutdown, with opening sessions in Queensland and Tasmania. The sessions will be in Maryborough, Launceston, Hobart and Burnie in March. Source: Timberbiz The 2.5-hour sessions are
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Forico recommits to reconciliation

22 February 2021
Tasmania’s largest plantation forest manager, Forico, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering respect and transparent engagement with Tasmania’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the launch of its 2021-2022 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Source: Timberbiz Develo
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