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Industrial log production rising in Indonesia

The chairman of the Association of Indonesia Forest Concession Holders (APHI), Indroyono Soesilo, has indicated that natural forest wood production reached 6.03 million cu.m in 2021 a growth of 14.4% year-on-year. Source: Tropical Timber Market Report In addition, plantation productio
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Tiltrotators for tracked excavators with seamless integration

New Cat Tiltrotators (TRS) for tracked excavators seamlessly integrate to the machine, contribute up to 13% more productivity and are easy to operate. The introduction of these models provides a portfolio of TRS for machines from 11 to 30 metric tons. Source: Timberbiz The tiltrotator
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Engineering student aims to Build the Impossible

A 27-year-old civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, has caught the attention of mass timber engineering and design professionals in Europe through his design proposition for a seven-storey teaching and lab research facility for engineering student
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Midway and Sustainable Timber Tas work on alternative harvesting

Important work is going on in Australia’s historic and unique Tasmanian forest environment, which is seen as a positive and productive step towards forest renewal and regeneration. It involves the more frequent use of alternative harvesting methods, suited to forest type and eucalyptu
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Pilot program for forestry work experience

The pilot for Arbre’s new School Forestry Work Experience Program will be run in May this year. There will be six schools and 11+ employers participating in the initial pilot program in the North of Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz Arbre has been supported by the Tasmanian Government
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Andrews govt gives $360k to help transition from native timber

The Andrews Labor Government is backing communities to transition away from native timber harvesting, with targeted funding to develop new economic strategies and job opportunities. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas last week announced a $360,000 Local Develo
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illegal protests continue in Victoria so timber coupes halt work

Another illegal protest is stopping access to timber coupes near Snobs Creek in Victoria’s high country this week, leaving hard-working families without a day’s pay on the first day of school for 2022. Source: Timberbiz It’s the latest blow to a crucial Victorian industry that’s alrea
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Greater opportunities for carbon funding in Tasmania

Plantation forestry in Tasmania is set to benefit from greater opportunities for carbon funding for forestry projects thanks to changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund made by the Australian Government. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said
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NZ Forest Owners tells Federated Farmers to educate itself

New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association is telling Federated Farmers that it needs to educate itself about how the Overseas Investment Act works before making any more false claims about non-existent overseas investment in carbon farming. Source: Timberbiz Carbon farming is where tree
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James Jones UK takes majority share of Hyne Group

The Hyne Group has announced a partnership with UK-based James Jones & Sons Limited bringing together a combined 320 years of family-owned sawmilling heritage to pursue growth opportunities. Source: Timberbiz Under the terms of the partnership James Jones & Sons Limited holds
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