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UN Biodiversity conference helps FSC launch a new project

16 October 2023
Last year, the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal agreed on a to halt biodiversity loss by 2030. The aim is to improve the conditions of species and habitats on land, inland waters and in the seas, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Source: Timberbiz The number
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Tigercat forced to change its social media presence

16 October 2023
Due to an ongoing legal dispute related to the use of the Tigercat brand name in the countries of Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg (collectively known as the Benelux region), Tigercat Industries has been compelled to take certain actions related to its online social media presence
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Combilift’s CB70E wins Italian Terminal and Logistics Award

16 October 2023
Combilift picked up the Italian Terminal and Logistics Award while attending GIS Expo in Italy. This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety. Source: Timberbiz The Italian Terminal and Logistics Award i
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FWPA appoints a new stats and economics manager

16 October 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia has appointed Erick Hansnata as the new Statistics and Economics Program Manager. Dr Hansnata is an accomplished economist with more than 10 years’ experience working in academia, government, and the private sector. Source: Timberbiz Kevin Peachey,
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Funds to monitor forestry outcomes in NSW state forests

16 October 2023
A program that independently monitors forestry outcomes on NSW coastal state forests has secured a further $1 million per year over 20 years to fund new science and research. The funding was secured under the NSW Government’s 2023 budget. Source: Timberbiz State forests are used to gr
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NZ’s local councils wield more power over new commercial forests

16 October 2023
Local councils in New Zealand will have more power to decide where new commercial forests – including carbon forests – are located, to reduce impacts on communities and the environment, according to New Zealand Environment Minister David Parker. Source: Timberbiz “New national standar
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Black Mountain Estate Tasmania on the market after 28 years

16 October 2023
A 936ha property located one and a half hours’ drive from Hobart has hit the market and is attracting inquiries from all over the world. Source: The Mercury This comes on the back of news that Tasmania’s largest private forestry company, Forico, has been bought by a consortium of inve
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ANZIF conference attracts record crowd

16 October 2023
The best and brightest forest scientists, managers, and growers from across the Asia-Pacific converged on Australia’s Gold Coast on Sunday for the 2023 ANZIF Conference. Source: Timberbiz A record 475 delegates joined the premier event for sustainable forestry management, hosted by Fo
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New Visy factory to make 1 million boxes a day

16 October 2023
Up to one million boxes will be made each day at Visy’s new corrugated cardboard box factory in Hemmant, Queensland. The new factory, opened by Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, will make cardboard boxes for Queensland’s thrivin
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RFA bushfire review shows indigenous groups want more involvement

16 October 2023
Timber harvesting is not a concern of Gippsland Indigenous groups, who overwhelmingly want to be involved in direct management of forests before, during and after bushfires, the RFA Major Event Review of the 2019/20 bushfires found. Source: Philip Hopkins, LaTrobe Valley Express The j
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