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Euro state forests launch video on sustainable forest management

23 May 2022
The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) has launched a new communication campaign #ResponsibleForestry. The first video “Sustainable Forest Management 101” explaining the main principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Source: Timberbiz Forests cover almost one third
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Giant trees at the bottom of Chinese sinkhole

23 May 2022
An ancient forest has been found at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in China, with trees up to 40 metres (130ft) tall. Scientists believe it could contain undiscovered plant and animal species. Source: The Guardian Cave explorers in the Guangxi region of southern China alerted scientis
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Five reasons timber costs have risen in the UK

23 May 2022
Here are five reasons why the cost of timber has increased over the last two years in the UK and why things won’t change in the long run. Whatever unfolds, there’s no getting away from the fact that demand for timber will exceed global supply sometime between now and 2050. And while t
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More benefits to planting exotics with natives in NZ

23 May 2022
A hybrid approach of planting both exotics and natives will produce more socio-economic and environmental benefits, says regional leadership governance group Rau Tipu Rau Ora. Source: Gisborne Herald At a meeting on Friday the group presented its “position statement” on managing exoti
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Not enough review causes issues for end of WA native forestry

23 May 2022
Forestry Australia believes that reports coal may have to be imported to produce high-grade silicon in Western Australia* cast further doubt over the decision to end native timber harvesting in the state. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia Vice President Dr Lachlan McCaw said the re
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Feedback requested on updated forest management plans by Forestry Corp

23 May 2022
Community members are invited to review and provide feedback on updated forest management plans for the softwood plantations and coastal hardwood forests managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW. Source: Timberbiz Sandra Madeley, Forest Management System Specialist for Forestry Corporat
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Mitsui and Nomura buy control of New Forests

23 May 2022
Global investment manager New Forests has been sold to Mitsui & Co. Ltd and Nomura Holdings Inc. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval and expected to be completed by December 2022, will see Mitsui become a 49% shareholder and Nomura a 41% shareholder, with the re
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New board member for Forestry Australia after member audit

23 May 2022
Forestry Australia has released results of its latest member audit, which show a happy and growing membership base. The organisation has experienced an unprecedented 19% increase in membership since 2020, with member satisfaction also significantly increasing. Source: Timberbiz The au
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New chair to lead VicForests’ board ‘a labor mate’ say Nationals

23 May 2022
The appointment of Ben Hubbard as the new chairman of VicForests has been attacked by the Nationals in Victoria as a “sneaky move to parachute another Labor mate into an executive role”. Source: Timberbiz Mr Hubbard will take on the roles of director and chairman of the VicForests boa
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AFPA welcomes new Labor government now sworn in

23 May 2022
The Australian Forest Products Association has congratulated the incoming Albanese Labor Government and signalled its determination to assist Labor meet timber production targets and more ambitious climate goals. Source: Timberbiz Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Australia’s 31st prim
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