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Opinion: Michelle Freeman – windstorm timber’s benefits for forest management

08 July 2022
We wonder if a tree falls in a forest with no one around whether it makes a sound, but if a forest is flattened in a windstorm, will it increase fire risk? That’s the burning question surrounding the Wombat State Forest, which was hit by storms last June that came with unprecedented s
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Friday analysis: Farming v forestry – is the NZ debate starting in Australia

08 July 2022
The farming versus forestry debate has been bubbling along in New Zealand for some time now. The argument from groups such as the Federated Farmers is, simply put, that too much valuable farming land is being used for trees. They use numerous arguments including farming jobs in region
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Latin America leads in developing innovative timber tracing systems

06 July 2022
Governments seeking to develop national timber traceability systems to comply with tightening international standards can look for inspiration to Latin America, a joint report by the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Program and the World Resources Institute
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UPM program to decrease value chain emissions by 30% by 2030

06 July 2022
UPM is kicking off its -30 by 30 program to decrease value chain emissions by 30% from 2018 levels by 2030. Calculating the carbon footprint of a UPM product can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. The more complex the product, the more information is needed to und
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Electric timber truck hits the road in Sweden

06 July 2022
SCA together with Scania Trucks has developed the world’s first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 tonnes. SCA’s goal is to make the entire value chain fossil-free. Source: Timberbiz “We have come a long way in industrial processes, which are already 96% fos
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Fremantle plants another 208 trees to achieve 6748 tree canopy

06 July 2022
An additional 208 trees have been planted around the City of Fremantle thanks to a $16,500 Local Government Urban Canopy Grant. Source: Timberbiz The trees, consisting of 16 species of WA natives, have been planted by the City of Fremantle at Booyeembara Park, Princess May Park, Holli
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CLT from Cusp makes a top table

06 July 2022
Melbourne design week is an annual showcase of the best collectible contemporary design in Australia. It is the event for Australia’s leading designers to exhibit their work. Jon Goulder and Henry Williams chose Cusp CLT to design a minimalist table to showcase a collection of ceramic
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First step to better biosecurity training

06 July 2022
The first training program has commenced at the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity Training Centre (BTC), with 21 new students starting on 4 July. Source: Timberbiz Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Australia’s
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Home builders busy into 2023

06 July 2022
Detached house approvals continue to be elevated compared with pre-COVID levels, meaning projects underway and new work entering the pipeline will continue to keep home builders busy into 2023. Source: Timberbiz “Detached house approvals increased by 1.8% in the three months to May 20
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Bio Gold a new goldmine for NZ’s forestry sector

06 July 2022
Pine pollen containing a rare natural source of plant-based testosterone could prove a goldmine for New Zealand’s forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz Pine Pollen New Zealand Limited, trading under the name Bio Gold, has received NZ$288,500 in Government funding through the Ministry for
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