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A snapshot of current US forest conditions and into the future

04 August 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has published a report that provides a snapshot of current U.S forest and rangeland conditions and projects conditions 50 years into the future. Source: Timberbiz The Resources Planning Act Assessment report uses a mixture of scienti
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Barriers to timber construction in the UK

04 August 2023
The UK Government has set up the Timber in Construction Working Group, which looks to outline a roadmap to increase timber  US e in construction by the end of this year. This working group is a joint government initiative run by DBT, DESNZ, DEFRA, DLUHC and the Forestry Commission. So
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Best of the Best photo of the forest

04 August 2023
PEFC has announced its Photographer of the Year – the Best of the Best from six years of PEFC photo contests. Source: Timberbiz The Award went to Keril Chairil, for his stunning image ‘Morning Activities’, taken at Situ Gunung Lake in West Java, Indonesia. The image captures the magic
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New homes are failing to get off the ground

04 August 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold interest rates is a welcome reprieve to households as ABS data shows more bad news for Australia’s housing crisis with new home building approvals falling by 7.7% in June. Source: Timberbiz “We can already see the impact of interest rat
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NZ government action on east coast land use report

04 August 2023
The New Zealand government is backing a comprehensive package of action around land use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa, according to Environment Minister David Parker and Forestry Minister Peeni Henare. Source: Timberbiz The package supports the findings of the Ministerial Inquiry
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International forestry expert visits Green Triangle

04 August 2023
A world expert in the forestry sector Dr Rupert Wimmer recently visited the Green Triangle region, offering international insights for future innovation. Source: SE Voice Dr Wimmer is an internationally recognised academic and researcher from the University of Natural Resources and Li
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$5M for plant biosecurity brings much needed safekeeping to Australian shores

04 August 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of $5M in funding for a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity.  Source: Timberbiz The funding is part of $64M in funding being awarded to eight
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Tim Lester replaces Carlie Porteous as new GM at AFCA

04 August 2023
The Australian Forest Contractors Association has appointed Tim Lester as its new general manager replacing the current general manager Carlie Porteous. Source: Timberbiz He will begin on 14 August. Mr Lester brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained over more than two decade
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Opinion: UAP Senator Ralph Babet – Victoria’s accelerated destruction is a disgrace

04 August 2023
The accelerated destruction of the native timber industry in my home state of Victoria is a disgrace. Source Spectator Australia This industry has been a vital part of Victoria’s regional economy for more than 170 years. It is the lifeblood of many regional towns and provides employme
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Friday analysis: Making the punishment fit the crime, all over Australia

04 August 2023
Protesting is fine and should be allowed in a truly democratic society. The alternative, the vicious suppression of protests in some countries governed by oppressive regimes, is appalling. But protests must be peaceful, must not endanger life or property, and must not restrict lawful
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