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Real American Hardwood campaign

14 August 2023
The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), the domestic hardwood industry’s consumer promotion initiative, recently launched its new Build Your World advertising campaign to promote Real American Hardwood flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork. Source: Timberbiz In partn
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Amazon Summit produces little other than discussions

14 August 2023
While the presidents of eight South American nations met this week to discuss an alliance to protect the world’s largest forest, thousands of activists took to the streets outside the convention centre in Belém do Pará, Brazil. Source: Science Holding up signs that read “Amazon free o
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US forests converting from carbon absorbers to emitters

14 August 2023
A new report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds American forests may convert from being carbon absorbers to significant carbon emitters. Researchers say the shift is due to the increasing destruction from natural disasters and the aging of forests, which is reducing th
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Steam tram 100 to run on biofuels

14 August 2023
Steam tram number 100 will operate on a renewable energy source made from trees at MOTAT Live Day on 20 August 2023. Developed by Scion, the biofuel will undergo its largest trial to date, which will see 250 kilograms of briquettes supplied to MOTAT to keep the little tram running all
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Interior décor retailer partners with FSC

14 August 2023
MAX LEVI, an Australian interior decor retailer, has partnered with FSC as a promotional licence holder, offering a broad selection of home decor items that support sustainable forestry practices. Source: Timberbiz Corporate Social Responsibility Director, for MAX LEVI Stephanie Sammu
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Eight NZ Wood Councils join to launch forest education

14 August 2023
New Zealand’s eight Wood Councils have joined forces to launch the joint forest education organisation – Discover Forestry New Zealand. Work around the country has already been undertaken with school engagement programs Wood is Good (primary), and Grow Me (secondary). Sources: Timberb
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Paper imports for Australia and NZ

14 August 2023
Over the year-ended May 2023, Australia’s imports of printing and communication papers decreased 14.6% to total 297.4 kt. This annual decrease means Australia’s imports fell by 50.7 kt. Source: IndustryEdge In May 2023, Australia’s imports were up 15.6% compared with April, to total 2
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Shortages of land will hike house prices and slow construction

14 August 2023
The volume of residential land transactions has fallen 37% over the 12 months to March 2023 which will see the volume of new home commencements slow over the next year, according to HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report provides u
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Australia could win in carbon forestry due to NZ ETS

14 August 2023
The carbon forestry market is attracting interest in Australia as its government implements policy changes and provides financial grants, but there is uncertainty in New Zealand amid its decision to redesign rules for forestry projects in the country’s emissions trading scheme,
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The big issue for tissues in Australia as Sorbent cuts production

14 August 2023
The Sorbent Paper Company, owned by Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), will be reducing its workforce by around half at its manufacturing facilities in Box Hill, Melbourne with around 70 job losses expected in its production staff by the end of the year. Employees were advised last week. So
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