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Irish steering group to increase use of timber

08 November 2023
Increasing the use of timber in construction is central to the work of a new Steering Group appointed by the Irish Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett. Source: Timberbiz Speaking after the first m
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US army requires mass timber construction option for future projects

08 November 2023
The US Army Corps of Engineers is requiring a mass timber structural option to be considered at the design stage of all of its vertical construction projects going forward. Source: Woodworking Network The US Army Corps of Engineers released an Engineering and Construction Bulletin (EC
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Victorian Tree of the Year

08 November 2023
One of Victoria’s largest trees, a majestic River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) located near Guildford on the Midland Highway, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2023 Victorian Tree of the Year by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Source: Timberbiz Known affectio
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Recommendations for future forestry in Nelson calls for no more clear felling

08 November 2023
A set of recommendations for the future of council commercial forestry in Nelson that calls for the end of clear felling and a transition to a continuous canopy of mixed species, will be presented to elected members at a council meeting on tomorrow. Source: Timberbiz The Right Tree Ri
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Hyne celebrates 620 years of service with a tour

08 November 2023
Eighteen retired Hyne team members got together to reminisce while touring through Hyne’s Glue Laminated Timber plant and Tuan Sawmill near Maryborough last week. Collectively representing approximately 620 years of service, one of the retirees, Kev Davies had individually served for
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Prue Younger retires from FICA CEO role

08 November 2023
After six years at the helm of New Zealand’s Forest Industry Contractors Association, CEO Prue Younger will retire from her role in March next year. Source: Timberbiz During her time as FICA’s CEO, Ms Younger has led the organisation through both prosperous and challenging periods for
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Graeme Black’s passing leaves a legacy for forestry

08 November 2023
The global forest and timber community is mourning the passing of a true visionary in Graeme Black. As the CEO of Lignor and former director of prominent timber companies including Simmond’s Lumber, Mr Black’s imprint on the industry is immeasurable. Source: Timberbiz He was a p
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Lessons from Tasmania’s timber industry

08 November 2023
The ‘precautionary principle’ is not included in the Tasmanian Forest Practices Code, where a more pragmatic approach manages any threatened species, according to a senior Tasmanian forestry expert. Source: LaTrobe Valley Express, Philip Hopkins Dr Peter Volker, the retired Chief Fore
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Discussion paper recognises farm and plantation forestry in zero emissions strategy

08 November 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s Agriculture, Land and Emissions Discussion Paper which highlights the important role that sustainable forestry can and is already playing in helping Australia meet its net zero emissions targets. Source:
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Chipper product from CBI

06 November 2023
CBI, a leading name in the realm of grinding and chipping equipment, has delivered its first 5400BP machine to Boda, a company specializing in grinding branches in the forest and on various platforms. Source: Timberbiz Boda Ris, a company with expertise in forest-based grinding, has p
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