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Wooden TreeCard raises $23M for its program

02 December 2022
TreeCard, the provider of a wooden Mastercard debit card that channels profits from merchant surcharges into reforestation programs, has raised US$23 million in a funding round involving Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, World Fund and EQT, Seedcamp, Episode 1 and various angels. So
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Canadian Women in Forestry summit

02 December 2022
Women represented just 17% of the forestry labour force in 2016 in Canada but representation is gradually increasing as key industry players lead the change on gender equity. Source: Timberbiz Inspired by their ongoing efforts to dismantle the barriers that prevent or discourage women
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New Forests launches new fund with a target of $600M

02 December 2022
New Forests has launched a new fund targeting of $600m to invest across forest, land and agriculture markets in Australia and New Zealand. Source: IPE Real Assets The global forestry manager’s new vehicle, the Australia New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund (ANZLAFF), will have its
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Biosecurity agreement to establish national forest pest surveillance

02 December 2022
A new Biosecurity Collaboration Agreement will establish a National Forest Pest Surveillance Program to improve the early detection of exotic forest pests and the likelihood of their eradication. Source: Timberbiz This agreement will enable industry and government to carry out risk-ba
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Logging halted in Tasmania by Swift parrot

02 December 2022
Sustainable Timber Tasmania has halted logging in a patch of northeast forest that was the site of an environmental protest over the Swift parrot. Source: The Mercury Environmentalist Bob Brown was arrested last month during the protest at Snow Hill in the Eastern Tiers. Protesters sa
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Christmas stand downs at Maryvale mill

02 December 2022
Opal Australian Paper is preparing to stand down workers at its Maryvale mill on Christmas Eve, in the wake of a pulp-log shortage brought on by environmentalists’ legal action. Source: Weekly Times “VicForests’ operations remain suspended and as a result, the lack of wood supply is c
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PM strongly endorses sustainably managed native and plantation timber

02 December 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries and their vital role in achieving Australia’s net zero emissions goal and global partnership to end deforestation. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at
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Opinion: Hugh Christie – Tas farmers understand the need for sustainable production

02 December 2022
They have always understood this need and have been adapting and adjusting to ensure they can keep producing food, fibre and pharmaceuticals for the world. This is seen through the genesis of Landcare launched nationally in 1989, effectively joint recognition from environmental groups
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Friday Analysis: Albanese sees the light that eludes Andrews and McGowan

02 December 2022
It was indeed pleasing for the timber industry nationally to have the Prime Minister Mr Albanese this week deliver a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries. It is a message he has delivered before, and as then, is very welcoming.
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