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More E-Power for John Deere machinery

27 March 2023
John Deere is working towards introducing more battery-electric and electric hybrid machinery and in the future the company will offer E-Power machines utilising battery solutions from Kreisel electric. Source: Timberbiz “As we continue to introduce battery-electric and electric
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The UK will host its first agroforestry show

27 March 2023
The event, hosted by the Woodland Trust and Soil Association and sponsored by lead partner Sainsbury’s, will explore the boost that trees can deliver for nature and climate as well as delivering resilience and productivity for farm businesses. Source: Timberbiz It will bring together
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Slow Spain quick to pick up new design concepts

27 March 2023
SLOW Spain: Slow furniture for fast change, which is nine pieces by 17 students from Spanish design schools that contribute to positive change in consumer culture. Source: Timberbiz Bringing together the work of 17 students selected from nine Spanish design schools, SLOW Spain showcas
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2022 Australian log export review – softwood and hardwood down

27 March 2023
IndustryEdge’s benchmark Australian and New Zealand Export Log Price Index fell throughout 2022. By December, the price index had fallen to USD96.39/m3, lower than it started the year. The combined index value for December trade was 90.70%, meaning the average log price was 9.3% lower
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Forestry Science Policy Program to improve communications

27 March 2023
Forestry Australia has established a Forest Science Policy Program and is investing in a new approach to resourcing these activities in order to improve its advocacy and communication of evidence-based forest management. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said tha
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NZ developing tech to produce hydrogen from woody biomas

27 March 2023
New Zealand’s University of Canterbury (UC) PhD student Chichi Zhang is developing technology and relevant metal oxide materials to help produce green hydrogen from New Zealand’s abundant supply of woody biomass. Source: Timberbiz Woody biomass originates from trees including stems, b
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Master Builder excellence awards nominations open

27 March 2023
Nominations have officially opened for the Master Builders Australia National Business Excellence Awards 2023. The awards recognise business best practice, improvement and innovation initiatives, compliance, safety, customer service and corporate social responsibility. Source: Timberb
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CFA recognises forestry employees firefighting in Victoria

27 March 2023
It was a proud moment to see forestry firefighters recognised nationally for keeping communities safe, according to Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Forest Products Association Deb Kerr. Source: Timberbiz The Country Fire Authority recently recognised forestry employees across
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State-of-the-art engineering software for mass timber buildings

27 March 2023
CLT Toolbox has launched its state-of-the-art engineering software, set to revolutionize the structural design process for mass timber buildings. Developed with in response to research from the supply chain and structural engineers across Australia, CLT Toolbox automates the complex s
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Labor elected in NSW and a Great Koala National Park

27 March 2023
The new State Government in New South Wales has been urged to address the state’s looming timber supply challenges as a priority and to protect forest workers from workplace harassment and trespass. Source: Timberbiz AFPA NSW CEO Victor Violante said NSW needs to significantly grow it
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