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Austrian company buys 2018ha NZ farm to convert to forestry

08 September 2021
More farmland is set to be converted into forestry in the Waitaki. An Austrian company has been given consent to buy a 2018ha sheep and beef farm at Mount Trotter, near Palmerston, New Zealand. Source: Star News NZ New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office approved the sale of the farm
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Sweet deal for Hunter Valley wood fed hydrogen plant

08 September 2021
Emerging renewables energy business, Sweetman Renewables Limited, has inked a lucrative, multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with CAC-H2 Private Limited of Singapore to establish a hydrogen production centre of excellence in Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Sources:
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Two Aussie sites shortlisted for international awards

08 September 2021
The research, conservation and visitor centre dedicated to nesting sea turtles on Mon Repos Beach in Queensland and Daramu House in Barangaroo, Sydney, have been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber award. Source: Timberbiz This year’s eigh
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New Forests goes to grain with new investment

08 September 2021
New Forests has acquired Lawson Grains Pty Limited in a deal with Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Sydney-based New Forests is a global forestry investment manager offering high-impact strategies in sustainable forestry and related sectors. Source: Timberbiz Since its incept
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Regional Victoria repeatedly hits a brick wall to access government data

08 September 2021
Regional Victorians say they have had enough of Premier Daniel Andrews’ obsession with “absolute control” and repeated refusal to subject his government to public scrutiny. Source: Weekly Times A Weekly Times investigation can reveal farmers, forest contractors, rural councils and eve
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Tas training hub receives State Budget funding

08 September 2021
Tasmania’s Arbre Forest Industries Training and Career Hub has received $150,000 in the State Budget. The money, which will be provided over three years, will help develop a pipeline of skilled and qualified workers for the forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz The Arbre Forest Industrie
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‘Vexatious’ court claims put Victoria at fire risk

08 September 2021
A timber coupe being used by TAFE Gippsland for training Victorian essential service personnel has been targeted by ‘vexatious’ court claims resulting in its closure. Source: Timberbiz Tiger coupe, located near Nowa Nowa in the Colquhoun State Forest in East Gippsland is a
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American hardwood exports to India reach $3.6m in six months

06 September 2021
Total value of American hardwood lumber and veneer exported to India was US$3.685 million in the first six months of this year. Total exports of US hardwood lumber and veneer to India for the first half of 2021 reached US$3.685million, according to the American Hardwood Export Council
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Walking on wood turns on the light

06 September 2021
Scientists have developed technology that can turn footsteps into electricity. By tapping into an unexpected energy source, wooden flooring, researchers from Switzerland have developed an energy-harvesting device that uses wood with a combination of a silicone coating and embedded nan
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Correction crashes in on US lumber market

06 September 2021
After rising to a record high in the United States of over $1500/MBF in May, the Fastmarkets Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price Index has now crashed to under $400/MBF, in line with historical pricing levels we have seen for the industry. Source: Timberbiz “Ultimately the c
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