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Frame Australia postponed to 2022

27 September 2021
Frame Australia has postponed its hybrid November event to June next year. The postponement has been put down to the uncertainty of lockdowns and travel restrictions which are expected to continue beyond the end of the year. Source: Timberbiz “We reluctantly decided that, for all conc
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STARSOIL enterprise by Seppi

27 September 2021
STARSOIL by Seppi M was recently completely redesigned with the transmission reinforced and now designed for tractors up to 310 HP. At the same time, brand new technology – the first of its kind in the market was introduced, the 2SPEED-POWERSHIFT transmission. Source: Timberbiz This “
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Spruce provenance trial compares 16 sources to find the best

27 September 2021
A provenance trial studying Norway spruce trees growing from seeds sourced from 16 different European locations has got underway in a long-term project to identify trees likely to be resilient to climate conditions 50 years from now. Source: Timberbiz Forestry England, a partner in th
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Earthquake resistant CLT wall

27 September 2021
A team of engineers at Japan-based firm Kozo Keikaku Kunkyusho has developed an earthquake-resistant ‘CLT checkered block wall.’ Source: Timberbiz The system simply comprises cross-laminated timber panels organized in a checkered pattern, steel plates, and drift pins. The solution acc
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Timber Queensland aims to brief Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner

27 September 2021
Timber Queensland wants to brief Queensland’s inaugural Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner on the role that productive forestry can play in mine site rehabilitation. Source: Timberbiz James Purtill will take up the role next month after significant legislation to improve rehabilitation
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Training pathways program supported by forest industry

27 September 2021
In its latest funding round, Otago Community Trust awarded a NZ$19,611 grant to the Tokomairiro Training Pathways course to assist with the cost of running the Forestry Pathways Program out of Tokomairiro Training Centre. Source: Timberbiz Tokomairiro Training program manager Lynda Al
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Pulp, paper, packaging delivering for Australia

27 September 2021
Australia’s critically essential pulp, paper and packaging industry has continued to protect and deliver for Australia throughout the pandemic, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz The industry’s latest Sustainability Report shows how companies ha
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New chief executive for Wood Processors & Manufacturers No pic

27 September 2021
Stephen Macaulay has been appointed the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association’s new chief executive, replacing Dr Jon Tanner. Source: Timberbiz Mr Macaulay joins WPMA having been the chief executive of the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM), the peak
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Tasmania’s forest workforce development and implementation plan

27 September 2021
The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network has launched its Tasmanian Forest Industry Workforce Development and Implementation Plan. Network Convenor Therese Taylor described the plan as a blueprint “for industry, by industry’’ to move the sector forward. Source: Timberbiz The
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Fleetwood Challenge Cup’s WA winners

27 September 2021
Curtin University’s Team 7’s “Fremantle Springs” design has won the 2021 Fleetwood Challenge Cup. Second place was awarded Deakin University’s Team 2 with “Think Tank” and third was Curtin University’s Team 4 with “Asian Persuasion”. Source: T
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