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Ancient discovery implies early humans built wooden structures

09 October 2023
In Zambia, archaeologists discovered evidence suggesting that early humans may have been less nomadic and more intelligent than once thought. Source: Architectural Digest Though humans of today have all sorts of ways to use wood in an endless variety of finishes, one thing has always
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Ponsse and Epec move forward with development of enviro work machines

09 October 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 of Ponsse’s and Epec. It
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CMPC chooses OptiCept for long-term nursery advancement

09 October 2023
Chilean company – CMPC evaluated OptiCept technologies’ effect in its nursery and as a result the company has entered a long-term partnership. Source: Timberbiz The parties have entered into a commercial agreement for OptiBoost for cuttings that runs over six years. The focus in 2024
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NZ supports non-pine tree sawmilling

09 October 2023
New Zealand’s Government is supporting non-pine tree sawmilling and backing further job creation in sawmills in Rotorua and Whangarei, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. Source: Timberbiz “The Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan identified the need to add more
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FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission meeting in Sydney

09 October 2023
Action is needed to unlock the full potential of forests to achieve carbon-neutral economies in Asia and the Pacific, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission heard in Sydney this week as it met to discuss the challenges and ev
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WA first state to end native forestry, except if you’re mining

09 October 2023
Western Australia will soon become one of the first States in Australia to end commercial logging of native forests. Source: Timberbiz From next year, timber will only be taken from WA’s native forests to maintain forest health and for approved mine site operations. The State Governme
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Tallaganda forest stop work extended

09 October 2023
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has extended a Stop Work Order until 13 November to cease harvesting in parts of the Tallaganda State Forest by Forestry Corporation of NSW. Source: Timberbiz An initial Stop Work Order was issued to FCNSW by the EPA on 30 August. Since then, t
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Purchase of Forico confirms world class sustainable practices in Australia

09 October 2023
The acquisition of Forico and Tasmania’s largest hardwood plantation estate last week sends a clear signal to Government and future investors both in Australia and globally about the world class sustainable management practices in Australia, according to the Australian Forest Products
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Kevin Tolhurst’s final words of wisdom

09 October 2023
The passing on Thursday of forest scientist and Associate Professor Kevin Tolhurst AM is with much regret. By David Packham OAM and John Cameron Kevin was an expert in wildfire behaviour, prescribed burning techniques and guidelines, ecological management of landscapes, fire risk mana
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Kevin Tolhurst’s untimely death leaves a void in forestry

09 October 2023
Australia’s top bushfire scientist, University of Melbourne Associate Professor Kevin Tolhurst has died of a heart attack. Source: Weekly Times The news was confirmed by the Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association, which was informed of Professor Tolhurst’s death by his famil
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