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How a tall spruce develops defences against hungry weevils

07 August 2023
A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher identified genes involved in development of stone cells – rigid cells that can block a nibbling insect from eating budding branches of the Sitka spruce evergreen tree. The insect’s attack has stunted the growth of these
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Ukraine FSC adapting to untenable conditions, but work goes on

07 August 2023
Russia’s invasion in February 2022 forced FSC Ukraine and other FSC actors to adapt and evolve. That included finding safer places to work, adapting to hybrid working at home and in the field, sourcing electricity at times and co-working spaces with internet access. Source: Timberbiz
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Dwindling softwood log supply for China

07 August 2023
More market turmoil in China as demand and import availability have both fallen. After a peak of imported lumber in 2020, there are much lower overall numbers in the country. Source: ResourceWise As late as 2019, China imported almost 100 million m3 roundwood equivalents (rwe) of soft
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Reset of ETS should stabilise NZ carbon market

07 August 2023
The Forest Owners Association says the government’s reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) auction settings will stabilise the carbon market and set New Zealand on a positive trajectory to achieve its net-zero target by 2050. Source: Timberbiz The carbon market tanked after the g
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Trans-Tasman paper and cardboard trade

07 August 2023
As with many other goods and products, Australia and New Zealand are significant suppliers to one another’s pulp, paper and paper products industries. Source: IndustryEdge The tables below provide an overview of the relevant exports to each country and the proportions of trade they re
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New CEO for Private Forests Tasmania

07 August 2023
Dr Elizabeth Pietryzkowski has been appointed the new CEO of Private Forests Tasmania following the retirement of Penny Wells after five years in the role. Source: Timberbiz “Dr Pietrzykowski has significant expertise as a well-recognised leader and communicator, including most recent
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Euro deforestation regs impact Australian and NZ exports

07 August 2023
The European Commission has introduced the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) which entered into force on 29 June 2023.  It aims to minimise EU-driven deforestation and forest degradation by promoting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the E
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NZIF 2023 awards presented

07 August 2023
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry Foundation has announced its 2023 awards with four award winners named. The awards are the Chavasse travel award, and three student awards: the University undergraduate, the Mary Sutherland, and the Frank Hutchinson scholarships. Source: Timberbiz
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Clarence Valley looking to ban native forest logging, wants feedback

07 August 2023
Clarence Valley Council is seeking public feedback in relation to native forest logging on public land. The council is located on the northern coast of New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz At its June meeting the council resolved to defer an item to phase out native forest logging on pu
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NSW minister calls for respect from protesters as foresters and families targeted

07 August 2023
Aggressive, violent and unhygienic attacks have been directed at forestry workers and their families amid rising tensions over the industry’s future. Source: The Maitland Mercury, AAP Environmental and financial concerns, a promised koala sanctuary and the fallout from interstat
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