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Ancient logs in Zambia change our understanding of humans

22 September 2023
The discovery of ancient wooden logs in the banks of a river in Zambia has changed archaeologists’ understanding of ancient human life. Source: BBC News Researchers found evidence the wood had been used to build a structure almost half a million years ago. The findings, publishe
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France will transform construction with RE2020 laws

22 September 2023
Recent environmental building regulations in France are transforming the construction industry. The law, known as RE2020 (or Environmental Regulation 2020), aims to improve the environmental performance of buildings throughout their entire lifecycle, from procurement of raw materials
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Eight-wheeler Komatsu harvester

22 September 2023
Demand for an eight-wheeled harvester for final logging has been great, and now it has arrived in the shape of the new Komatsu 951XC. Joakim Johansson, Product Manager Harvesters at Komatsu Forest, reveals more about the ideas behind the new eight-wheeler. Source: Timberbiz The Komats
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Virginians urged to gather acorns

22 September 2023
As the official start to autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere, outdoors enthusiasts will likely see the ground littered with acorns in some areas. However, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), most of those acorns won’t grow into trees to dot the Commonweal
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The FORWARD’27 program launched

22 September 2023
Ponsse and its technology company Epec have embarked on the FORWARD’27 ecosystem program, which targets the research and development of responsible and environmentally friendly solutions for mobile work machines. Source: Timberbiz FORWARD’27 is a joint program with Ponsse’s and Epec.
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John Deere to expand electric products for off-highway machines

22 September 2023
John Deere has unveiled new plans to break ground on a Kreisel battery facility in the US later this year. The factory will expand the production capacity of Kreisel Electric products. John Deere acquired majority ownership of in 2022. Source: Timberbiz The brand produces battery tech
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Modvion installs tallest LVL wind tower

22 September 2023
Wind power and PEFC-certified timber are combining to provide a new direction in energy production and sustainable construction with a 105-metre wind turbine tower made of responsibly sourced laminated veneer lumber (LVL) from Metsä Wood. Source: Timberbiz Swedish wood technology comp
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Euro conference focus is on developments in woodworking

22 September 2023
The mid-term conference of the two-year European Woodworking social partners’ RESILIENTWOOD project took place in Zagreb, Croatia and online in September 2023. Source: Timberbiz The RESILIENTWOOD project, co-funded by the European Union, has embarked on a journey to address some of th
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Funding in NZ for planting native tree species

22 September 2023
Funding of NZ$1.7 million is available over the next three years for the fencing of grazed ‘Highly Erodible Land’ in Northland and the planting of native establishment tree species. Source: Timberbiz The funding, from the Sustainable Land Management Hill Country Erosion Program admini
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National Timber and Hardware’s VET Trainer of the Year

22 September 2023
The National Timber and Hardware Association’s senior trainer Colin Taranto has been named the winner of the prestigious NSW State Award for VET Trainer of the Year at the 2023 NSW Training Awards. Source: Timberbiz Hailing from the Mid North Coast region in Northern NSW, an are
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