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UPM to close graphic paper mill in Germany due to lack of demand

02 August 2023
UPM will permanently close its Plattling mill in Germany, reducing the uncoated and coated publication paper capacity by 595,000 tonnes in Europe. The company says the plans are a continuation of necessary steps to proactively ensure competitiveness of its operations and align graphic
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US website outlines how to increase carbon capture in working forests

02 August 2023
The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) launched a website that outlines how the state can increase carbon capture through working forests to help meet its ambitious goals of cutting net carbon emissions in half by 2030 and by 95% within 27 years. Source: Timberbiz “Health
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European Commission brings forestry closer to nature

02 August 2023
The European Commission has published two new guidelines to incentivise and reward sustainable forest practices. The “closer to nature” guidelines aim to strengthen forest multifunctionality and resilience to climate change, while fostering long-term economic and other societal benefi
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Overseas fire events are a warning for New Zealand’s summer

02 August 2023
The upsurgence of global wildfire events is an early warning for potential large-scale fires in New Zealand forests and rural landscapes this upcoming summer season, says the New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF). Source: Timberbiz NZIF president, James Treadwell, is calling for be
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SA alert to look out for giant pine scale

02 August 2023
Gardeners and residents in the Hope Valley area of Adelaide are being asked to report any signs of the sap-sucking plant pest giant pine scale. This follows a recent detection of the pest within Hope Valley, the first detection of the pest in South Australia since 2018. Source: Timber
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NZ forestry thumped by Chinese drop in demand and the weather

02 August 2023
East Coast forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation, and uncertainty about the future. Source: RNZ Cyclone Gabrielle and the continued bad weather since have destroyed access roads, leaving large blocks of trees inaccessible. And now, a dive in demand fro
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WA to plant more than 8.5 million seedlings

02 August 2023
WA’s sustainable forest industries will plant more than 8.5 million plantation tree seedlings this season, to cater for record demand for timber and timber products. Source: Timberbiz With National Tree Day celebrated last weekend, this is the ideal time to reflect on the importance o
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Best of the best in the John Deere workshop

02 August 2023
Two mechanics from the same workshop in New South Wales will be two of four finalists competing for the prized Construction & Forestry Technician of the Year title at the third annual John Deere Technician Awards later this month. Source: Timberbiz Work colleagues Hayden Cox and M
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New head of built environment at WoodSolutions

02 August 2023
Kevin Peachey has been appointed Head of Built Environment Programs and WoodSolutions Program lead. Mr Peachey was previously the Statistics and Economics Manager at Forest & Wood Products Australia and formerly worked with Australian Forest Products Association, Timber Towns Vict
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New Ultimate Renewable campaign challenges consumer perceptions

02 August 2023
After a successful campaign in 2022, FWPA’s The Ultimate Renewable 2023 campaign was launched in Canberra Airport on Monday and will go live across Australia on 20 August. Source: Timberbiz The imagery in the new television commercial and campaign challenges the current consumer perce
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