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Toothpicks find another purpose

25 January 2023
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida, US has something small which they say is huge The Wooden Wonders of the World toothpick exhibition. Source: Timberbiz This display consists of structures painstakingly recreated and built to an exact 1:164 scale made by hand
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FSC convenes tech consortium to bring high tech to forestry

25 January 2023
The Forest Stewardship Council is bringing together some of the most innovative technology companies in the world to help bring cutting-edge solutions to familiar problems. You would be forgiven for not thinking of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) when you think of ground-breaking
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International Paper to sell its interests in Russian Ilim

25 January 2023
International Paper announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 50% interest in Ilim SA, the holding company for its Ilim joint venture, to its joint venture partners for $484 million equity value. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals in Russia. Sources: Lesprom
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Project funding for heavy vehicle safety – applications close soon

25 January 2023
There are only four weeks left for the heavy vehicle industry to apply for crucial project funding through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). Source: Timberbiz The Australian Government will provide approximately $4 million towards Ro
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Remsoft turns to AI for forest planning

25 January 2023
Remsoft has added artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to Remsoft Operations, its cloud-based platform for forest operations planning, providing a new level of decision-support with access to valuable insights and predictive analytics. Source: Timberbiz Remsoft Op
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FSC to work with partners to provide better biodiversity data

25 January 2023
As the pioneer of the notion of High Conservation Values, FSC certification benefits biodiversity by protecting rare and threatened species and their habitats as required by FSC standards. Source: Timberbiz However, data about this impact is not systematically available. In fact, glob
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Results are in for establishing African mahogany plantations in Australia

25 January 2023
The results of an important $1 million, five-year study that investigated approaches to help maximise the productivity and profitability of African mahogany plantations in northern Australia have been released. Source: Timberbiz A report detailing the study findings aims to provide gu
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NZ Timber Design Awards return for 2023

25 January 2023
The newly formed Timber Design Centre is the new host of the NZ Timber Design Awards for 2023. Source: Timberbiz After a COVID-forced hiatus, the awards are back in November 2023 with Stage One entries for the awards opening in March 2023. The event, now in its 48th year, recognises a
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Alcoa expects permission to clear 9000 hectares of WA native forest

25 January 2023
Alcoa is awaiting permission to mine vast areas of jarrah forest in Western Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the company has a longer-term challenge to gain environmental approval to clear more than 9000 hectares of forest. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald, Timberbi
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Last ream of Reflex comes off Maryvale line

25 January 2023
The last ream of Reflex white paper’s been produced at the Maryvale Paper Mill, creating uncertainty for more than 90 workers in the production room. Source: Timberbiz Opal Australian Paper’s closure of the production of white paper means Australia will need to rely on imp
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