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Dragon eggs to help put out US wildfires

30 November 2022
As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting “dragon eggs” to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters’ lives. Source: CNN Business Drone Amplified, a Nebraska-based start-up, is using unmanned aerial technology
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Canada log truck training program for job opportunities

30 November 2022
British Columbia province is providing more than Can$350,000 to Okanagan College in Vernon to deliver its professional logging truck driver training program. Source: Timberbiz The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) pr
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Artificial intelligence at work in wood logistics

30 November 2022
An entirely new operating method has been adopted for the wood logistics of Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill. It combines electrified rail transports, the weighing and reception of wood at wood terminals, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Source: Timberbiz “The Kemi biopr
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Rugby star speaks at Hyne to promote workplace safety

30 November 2022
Queensland Rugby League legend and sports presenter, Shane Webcke, has a strong connection and commitment to workplace safety following the death of his father in a workplace incident.  Source: Timberbiz As the Queensland Government’s Safety Ambassador, Mr Webcke visits Queensland bus
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The supply chain under the microscope

30 November 2022
The 2022 Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference series focussed on how best to create new value and improve the integrity of the supply or value chain. A major element of that was a dedicated and stand-alone Supply Chain and Innovation Forum. Source: IndustryEdge Speakers from chemicals
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FWPA thanks Ross Hampton for outstanding service

30 November 2022
Forest and Wood Products Australia has acknowledged and thanked Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO Ross Hampton for his long and outstanding service to the Australian forest and wood products industry as he prepares to depart his role. Source: Timberbiz As CEO for the l
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Scion says New Zealand ITP aligns with its views on forestry

30 November 2022
Research and innovation from Scion will unlock the potential for rural farming communities to embrace new opportunities to prosper following the launch of a roadmap for the forestry and wood processing sector. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Forestry Hon Stuart Nash unveiled the Forest
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ABARES five-year wood processing survey

30 November 2022
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences is seeking responses to its five-yearly wood processing sector survey. Source: Timberbiz ARARES provides professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and advice for government and private sector de
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NZ releases Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan

30 November 2022
The Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) will increase wood processing in New Zealand and grow a low-carbon, high-value industry according to Forestry Minister Stuart Nash. Source: Timberbiz “Through working closely with industry we’ve developed an ITP that
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VFPA hopes re-elected Labor Government will realise full potential of forestry

30 November 2022
Victoria’s forest industries welcome the re-elected Labor Government with a mandate to support forestry in tackling climate change and securing Victoria’s future timber and fibre needs. Source: Timberbiz Victorian Forest Products Association CEO Deb Kerr said Victoria’s renewable fore
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