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Forico achieves FSC Ecosystem Services certification

09 December 2022
Forico has become the first forest manager in Australia to achieve FSC Ecosystem Services certification. Source: Timberbiz The FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure enables organisations already certified to the globally recognised FSC Forest Management Standard to demonstrate the positive
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Federal Government recommits to Regional Forest Agreements

09 December 2022
The Federal Government’s commitment to retain Australia’s Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) is an endorsement of Australia’s sustainable forest practices and will be welcomed by forest industry workers around the country, Australian Forest Products Association Chief Executive Officer
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Opinion: Gordon Wilson – By their deeds you will know them

09 December 2022
The NSW Government recently withdrew what is referred to as the dual consent private native forestry bill, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Private Native Forestry) Bill 2022. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News It is possible to look at news headlines con
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Boathouse inspiration for Timber Design Award winner

09 December 2022
The winner of this year’s Timber Design Award is the Waterfront Tavern at Shell Cove south of Wollongong in New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz The tavern was designed by leading Sydney firm H&E Architects led by co-directors Chris Grinham and Glenn Cunnington. The awards were pres
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WA Forestry Minister forced to quit Cabinet

09 December 2022
Western Australia’s Forestry Minister Dave Kelly has been forced to resign from Cabinet “at the request” of Premier Mark McGowan to make way for more female representation. Source: Timberbiz “After nearly six years as a member of the Cabinet and at the request of the Premier, I
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Friday Analysis: The gift of certainty comes early for the timber industry

09 December 2022
Just when things start to slow down for the Christmas break, the busier things get. The Federal Government’s commitment to retain Australia’s Regional Forest Agreements is just the sort of good news the nation’s timber industry needs as the year draws to a close. The commitment is par
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Science awards for Scion

07 December 2022
Scion’s leadership in forestry science, bioplastics research and biotechnology has been celebrated by Scion and its peers at the Science New Zealand Awards. Source: Timberbiz Scientists from all seven Crown Research Institutes and Callaghan Innovation were represented at the ceremony
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New Improved Forest Management accounting method approved

07 December 2022
A first-of-its-kind carbon accounting methodology for Improved Forest Management designed to provide more measurable proof of climate impact and to solve access challenges for small forest landowners has officially been approved for use. Source: Timberbiz Developed by the American For
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Festival still showing Heyfield’s true colors

07 December 2022
The Heyfield Timber Festival is on again next year following this year’s success after a 27-year hiatus. Source: Timberbiz The Festival began several decades ago as a way of recognising the enduring relationship the district has with its forests, and Heyfield’s reliance on the timber
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Performance Based Standards 2.0 Discussion Paper

07 December 2022
The NHVR has released the Performance Based Standards 2.0 Discussion Paper seeking industry input to help shape the future of the PBS scheme – ensuring it continues to lead and promote innovation in the Australian heavy vehicle industry. Source: Timberbiz Road manager webinars will be
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