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Eco Log forwarder crane tip control

31 May 2023
Now, Eco Log Tip Control, ETC, has been introduced on Eco Log´s forwarder models the 574F, 584F and 594F. Eco Log´s crane tip control system was developed in collaboration with Epsilon, where focus was on developing a robust, reliable and service friendly driver support that also is i
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Tiny billboards for fungi

31 May 2023
UPM is supporting a study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the University of Helsinki to explore a novel way to boost populations of wood-decaying fungi. Increasing the rare fungi will create new habitats for species living on decaying wood, and thus promote fores
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So many seedlings needed in the US in the next few years

31 May 2023
Over the next few years, state tree nurseries across the US will build new greenhouses, expand irrigation systems, upgrade seeding equipment and bring on staff. Source: Independent Record They’re hoping to turn millions of new federal dollars into millions of new seedlings — part of a
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NZ council looking to mitigate effects of carbon farming

31 May 2023
New Zealand’s Ruapehu district Council is looking at how the existing District Plan forestry planting restrictions may be used to help mitigate against the adverse effects of carbon farming. Source: Timberbiz Chief Executive Clive Manley said that while offering environmental benefits
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WA forestry offered another $10M in grants

31 May 2023
Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis this week announced the $10 million New Industry Development Grants, to attract new industries and support expansion of existing businesses in Western Australia’s South-West timber regions. Source: Timberbiz Businesses, innovators and organisation
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Tracey Taylor new GM for Tasmanian Forestry Hub

31 May 2023
Tracey Taylor has been appointed to the role of General Manager Tasmania Forestry Hub, replacing Simon Talbot who has held the position since September 2021. Source: Timberbiz “Since the Hub was established in 2019, it has had a very successful track record of providing information ba
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Darren Chester and Tim Bull in Orbost Friday to meet forestry locals

31 May 2023
An opportunity to discuss the impacts the catastrophic closure of the timber industry six years earlier than announced with local Nationals MPs Tim Bull and Darren Chester will be available in Orbost this Friday. Source: Timberbiz The two will be at the Orbost Football Netball Club be
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Alarm bells are ringing on increased reliance on overseas hardwood

31 May 2023
Skyrocketing hardwood imports for Victoria, and WA industry closures should sound alarm bells for the Federal Government on sovereign capability. Source: Timberbiz Acting Australian Forest Products Association Chief Executive Officer Natasa Sikman said Federal Cabinet must discuss Aus
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PM continues with weasel words on hardwood timber issue says Darren Chester

31 May 2023
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continues to use weasel words and political games to mislead native hardwood timber workers in a series of answers to Federal Parliament during Question Time, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Source: Timberbiz Mr Chester said the Pr
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Melina Bath blasts Labor for its hypocrisy foisted on native timber workers

31 May 2023
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Public Land Use Melina Bath has blasted the Andrews Government over its decision to axe Victoria’s native timber industry. Source: Timberbiz During question time Ms Bath accused the Andrews Government of
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