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Volume of imported timber for UK highest in a decade

The volume of timber and panel products imported into the UK in Q1 2021 was at its highest in more than a decade, since Q1 2007, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) statistics. Source: Timberbiz Q1 2021 solid timber and panel product import volumes were 23% higher th
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Busy planting 48 million seedlings in northern Europe

It is the busiest time of the year in the northern hemisphere especially in the Nordic forest where this year Stora Enso will plant a total of more than 48 million tree seedlings in Finland, Sweden, Russia and Estonia. Source: Timberbiz In northern forests, the planting season is typi
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Forestry mulcher to clear the way

In 1980, the first forestry rotor was developed. Medium and high-power forestry mulchers are a fundamental tool in forestry and environmental care. They grind stumps and roots, clear the forest of fallen trees and decaying wood, as well as trees damaged by bad weather such as storms,
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Webinar to take advantages of building with green wood

As Australia’s green building market continues to grow there is an increasing appetite for sustainable building and construction products. In its upcoming webinar, Responsible Wood, the Australian National Governing Body for PEFC, will show how the wood industry can make the most out
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Nominate for the 2021 Green Triangle industry awards

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. With new judging criteria delivered in an easy to answer format, the time to submit a nomination has been reduced and simplified. Anyone can submit a nomination and support the industry’s outstanding contribu
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Final paper released on bushfire strategies from John O’Donnell

John O’Donnell has released the final paper on “Potential opportunities and strategies for improved bushfire pine and hardwood plantation protection and management across Australia“, June 2021. Source: Timberbiz “After the large bushfires killing considerable a
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On the cusp of an epic launch for hardwood CLTP

CLTP Tasmania has officially launched the world’s first hardwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), along with its new brand – Cusp Building Solutions. The website www.cusp.com.au is now live ahead of a launch event, which is being held in Hobart on 29 June. Source: Timberbiz Cusp CLT is m
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Norske Skog to close Tasman mill by end of June

Norske Skog will close its Tasman mill in New Zealand and a sales process for the mill’s assets. Production will cease by 30 June 2021, permanently reducing Norske Skog’s newsprint capacity by approximately 150,000 tonnes. The mill was opened in 1955. Source: Timberbiz Since the initi
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Opinion: Justin Law – The boast is poor

It is nearly 12 months since Forest & Wood Communities Australia was officially launched and it has been a year of success. We measure this by the way our opponents have not only sat up and taken notice that there is an organisation speaking out on behalf of grassroots timber fami
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Friday analysis: VicForests’ court win at a loss with activists & Bunnings

For reasons best known to themselves the opponents of VicForests have chosen to claim some sort of victory in the case involving the Leadbeaters Possum because the Federal Court only reversed a single finding relating to the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conserv
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