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Victoria and Queensland to share firefighting air tanker

19 July 2021
The Victorian and Queensland Governments have secured a deal to share a Large Air Tanker to support aerial firefighting capacity in both states during their respective bushfire seasons. Source: Timberbiz The Bombardier Dash-8 Q400AT aircraft will operate in Queensland from September t
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UK construction hits 24 year high but also hit with shortages

16 July 2021
The recovery in UK construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI data. Overall construction activity expanded at the fastest pace since June 1997, supported by another sharp rise in new orders. Source: Timberbiz Suppliers’ delivery times le
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Two new Cat mulchers

16 July 2021
Two new Cat mulchers for tracked and wheeled excavators and forest machines have arrived to deliver reliable operation in tough forestry applications. Source: Timberbiz With their easy-to-maintain design, these mulchers incorporate a number of safety features to protect both workers a
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US lumber prices fall by 60%

16 July 2021
Lumber prices have dropped into negative territory for the year after two months of dramatic falls, as the home improvement boom cools and producers increase supply to meet demand. Source: Business Insider On Monday lumber futures for September delivery fell 5.6% to US$712.90 per thou
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China ban affects log exports but prices paid are still good

16 July 2021
Australia’s average softwood log export price slumped to a reported AUDFob109/m in May 2021, down 16% on the prior month. Exports totalled 158,095m lifting from the prior month, but still 51% lower than exports in May 2020 at the absolute height of the pandemic. Source: IndustryEdge T
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WeAct is now carbon farming in Victoria with OFO

16 July 2021
According to OneFortyOne (OFO), carbon farming ticks so many boxes: it’s beneficial for the planet; it will help Australia generate more timber to supply the increasing demand and it improves cashflow. The company is now working with experts from WeAct, which specialises in carbon far
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Digital radio allows for safer work in NZ

16 July 2021
A new digital radio system is helping New Zealand’s City Forests to work more safely and efficiently while complying with COVID-19 work requirements. Source: Timberbiz Initially deployed to replace an outdated analogue radio network, the system from Motorola Solutions and communicatio
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In-depth study of log and woodchip export supply chain

16 July 2021
In the latest episode of FWPA’s WoodChat podcast series, listeners will hear about a research project that took an in-depth look at the various elements of Australia’s log and woodchip export supply chain, and how it can most effectively be managed. Source: Timberbiz The team behind t
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Increase to forest levy proposal with government, feedback is needed

16 July 2021
The Australian Forest Products Association has submitted a proposal to the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator Jonno Duniam for an increase to the forest growers levy rates and the introduction of a new threshold. Source: Timberbiz At the request of forest growers, A
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Opinion: Nick Steele – the Tarkine is already well protected

16 July 2021
There can be no doubt that Tasmania’s northwest is stunning part of the world. Full of wild coastlines, majestic rainforests and sweeping button grass plains. However, whilst there is no official recognition of the name “Tarkine” I think we all accept that name has stuck, and it is ge
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