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Tasmanian op targets illegal harvesting in Huon Valley

Ten people have been caught committing woodcutting offences during a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Police have confirmed. Source: Timberbiz, photos DPFEM Media “Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been conducti
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Koskisen chipboard uses bio-based binder

Koskisen is a Finnish wood industry company producing sawn timber and panel products, such as birch plywood, furniture, and construction boards made of chip board. Koskisen uses Stora Enso’s bio-based binder, NeoLigno by Stora Enso, to replace fossil-based resins used in furniture boa
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Oak roof shortlisted for UK Wood Award

Oak frame specialists, Carpenter Oak, have been shortlisted for a prestigious competition which promotes outstanding work. Sources: Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette, Timberbiz, photos Carpenter Oak , The East Cornworthy-based company has made it to the final of the UK 2022 Wood Awar
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EU Parliament agrees on deforestation-free supply chains

The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests. Products that contribute to the destruction of rainforests through their production should no longer be allowed to be imported into the EU in the future. With the regulation on “defo
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Australia and international leaders in a UN initiative from COP26

Australia’s forest industry has welcomed the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership, an international initiative announced at the UN General Assembly which will drive further climate mitigation activities across the globe, by recognising the role of forestry in decreasing CO2 levels
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FWPA invites RD&E proposals to benefit commercial forest growers

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is inviting RD&E proposals to advance research of benefit to Australia’s commercial forest growers. Source: Timberbiz The research is to be aligned with one or more of FWPA’s programs: Program 3 – Assisting value chain optimisation Program
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Scion joins 40 forestry companies in NZ Fieldays’ pavilion

In a Fieldays first, Scion will be among more than 40 organisations gathering under one roof to educate visitors about the New Zealand’s dynamic forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz Under the theme of ‘Wood – our low-carbon future’, the Fieldays Forestry Hub will be a dedicated space at
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Master Builders in for a bumpy ride

Master Builders Australia is predicting a bumpy ride for residential building but a more favourable medium-term outlook for non-residential and civil construction in its update to its forecasts for the building and construction industry out to 2026. Source: Timberbiz In the post-pande
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Hundreds of Victorians sign petitions to retain native forestry

Hundreds of Victorians have signed petitions urging the retention of the state’s native forest industry and an upgraded policy of fuel reduction burning. Source: Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz Ecologist and niche timber harvester James Kidman, who operates in the Otway Ranges just past
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Tasmania launches forestry’s Diversity Action Plan

People, community and communication are at the centre of the Tasmanian forest industry’s Diversity Action Plan (DAP). The GREAT Outcomes of the plan focus on: Growing our People through education and training; Respect of and respect from our community; Equity and Inclusion for our cur
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