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Make or break moment for forestry says UN

28 April 2021
Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina Mohammed said we were at a “make or break moment”, adding that woodlands provide vital functions, including as guardians of fresh water sources and biodiversity protection. Source: Timberbiz “Investing in forests is key to climate resilience an
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Like humans, trees benefit from a coffee fix

28 April 2021
It’s not just humans who love a coffee fix, it turns out trees like a good cuppa. A by-product of the coffee production process has the potential to speed up restoration of former areas of tropical forest, degraded by deforestation and land conversion. Source: FWPA New research has de
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PaperWall fibre-based paper interior surface

28 April 2021
Melbourne based Elton Group has added an innovative new wood wall surface to its line-up of interior architectural products. PaperWall is a wood fibre-based paper surface which is Group One fire rated. Source: Timberbiz PaperWall replicates the patterning, grain and texture of timber
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Government funds DNA database to fight against illegal logging

28 April 2021
Western Australian-based company Interpredata has been awarded a $60,000 Australian Government traceability grant to build a DNA database for timber and help prevent illegal logging. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Assistant Minister fo
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Maximise genetic gains in pine with DNA tracking

28 April 2021
Tracking tree pedigrees is important in radiata pine tree breeding to maximise genetic gain and minimise inbreeding. Source: Scion In the 70 years since the radiata pine breeding programme was established, breeders have only been able to rely on paper-based records of tree identity an
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Pedersen deploys first Australian Sennebogen log handler

28 April 2021
Pedersen Group, part of the LINX Cargo Care Group, has successfully deployed Australia’s first ever Sennebogen 875E and with it, improved safety and productivity outcomes. The new purpose-built Sennebogen 875E material handler arrived onsite at Maryvale, Victoria, from Germany in late
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Hyne’s new ammo in the fight for CLT and Glulam use

28 April 2021
Between Hyne Timber and Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM), hundreds of jobs have been created in Maryborough for both shorter term construction and ongoing manufacturing capability into the future. Source: Timberbiz As Hyne Timber was finalising construction of a new Glue Laminated Tim
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Dave Rollins retires after 44 years in timber

28 April 2021
After nearly 44 years in the timber industry, Dave Rollins will soon wrap up his ‘gap year’ and retire to tend to his herb garden and enjoy more time with his family. Mr Rollins began his career in timber in 1976 in Cumming Bros sawmill timber yard, after taking a gap year from his un
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Melina Bath sees success with Victorian Sustainable Products mill

28 April 2021
A recent visit to Victorian Sustainable Products by The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has highlighted the value of local timber milling and manufacturing jobs. Source: Timberbiz Ms Bath visited Victorian Sustainable Products’ Fumina South mill to gain a com
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Indonesia achieves double digit growth in forestry

26 April 2021
Indonesia notched up the remarkable feat of achieving double-digit growth from its forestry exports in the first quarter of this year despite the ongoing pandemic weighing heavily on global markets. Source: ForestHints Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya said tha
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