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Candidates for UK’s tree of the year

21 August 2023
An oak that survived a wartime bomb, the tree that shaded Queen Elizabeth I on summer picnics and one of the UK’s most famous elms are all in the running to be crowned Tree of the Year in the latest round of the competition organised by the Woodland Trust. Source: Timberbiz This year’
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Increasing carbon sink is possible but there are consequences

21 August 2023
With measures in the forest, it is possible to increase the carbon sink by between two and 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. This was shown in an analysis by the Norwegian Forestry Agency of how individual measures affect net uptake in the forest, for example reduced felli
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Two pilot projects to test building net zero homes

21 August 2023
The Crown Estate in the UK is launching two pilot housing projects to test different approaches to building net zero homes. The projects have been identified to explore the opportunities and challenges of delivering industry-leading net zero housing developments. Source: Timberbiz Bot
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Shaping the future of New Zealand’s radiata pine breeding

21 August 2023
Fitting into a rectangle only slightly bigger than a deck of cards, Scion scientist Natalie Graham holds technology that will help shape the future of New Zealand radiata pine breeding in her hands. Source: Timberbiz The result of research effort that began in 2014, Graham is holding
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Support Clarence Valley sustainable hardwood – make a submission

21 August 2023
The Clarence Valley Council, with its engine room in Grafton in northern NSW, attempted to bring a motion to support a ban on native forest harvesting on June 26 this year. Source: Timberbiz This was a reaction to a motion passed at the NSW Local Government Association conference in 2
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Firefighter training in Dubbo ahead of an expected hot summer

21 August 2023
Firefighters from across Central West and Western NSW were put through their paces last week, being trained and tested at Forestry Corporation of NSW’s pre-season fire days in Dubbo. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation is bolstering its firefighting capabilities across the state in
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Tamworth teens complete pre-apprenticeship skills with timber

21 August 2023
Thirteen students from Tamworth HS, Manilla CS, Oxley HS and Farrer Agricultural Memorial HS participated in a pre-apprenticeship skills course in Timber & Hardware. Source: Tamworth High School The National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA) provided the opportunity for stu
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Faster response needed on compensation for Gippsland forestry businesses

21 August 2023
The Nationals are continuing to fight for Victoria’s sustainable native timber industry workers calling for greater transparency on the compensation program. Source: Timberbiz Speaking in State Parliament, The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said Labor has fa
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National Feral Deer Action Plan actioned

21 August 2023
The first National Feral Deer Action Plan has been launched detailing a collaborative approach between government and non-government organisations to manage feral deer. Source: Timberbiz The Plan sets out 22 actions to improve feral deer management in Australia, all with the aim to st
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AFCA expands to include diverse forestry industries

21 August 2023
AFCA has made some changes to its membership base to incorporate the diverse range of professionals involved in various aspects of the forest industry, including silviculture, planting & spraying, harvesting, haulage, civil works such as roading, growers, managers, mills and proce
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