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Scientific policy brief centres on Asia and forestry

06 November 2023
A new expanded Policy Brief published by the Science-Policy Program (SciPol) of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) presents consolidated scientific evidence on the relationship between forests and human health in the Asian region. Source: Timberbiz It aim
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The importance of Environmental Product Declarations

06 November 2023
The environmental impact of products is an increasingly important selection criterion in construction and industry. However, making sustainable choices requires reliable and comparable data. Source: Timberbiz When choosing a building product, the best way to find out about its environ
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Supporting Aboriginal leadership to assist WA’s sandalwood industry

06 November 2023
WA’s Cook Government is supporting increased Aboriginal leadership in Western Australia’s wild harvest sandalwood industry through a new three-year program to build capacity and diversify land management practice. Source: Timberbiz The State Government has contributed $280,000 t
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Private Forests Tas new CEO Dr Pietrzykowski

06 November 2023
Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski is most at peace when she’s out in the bush or close to nature. Private Forests Tasmania’s new Chief Executive grew up in Claremont with her parents and older brother Dominik, in the foothills of Mt Faulkner. Source: Timberbiz “He and I would follow the cree
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Interest rates weigh heavily on house approvals

06 November 2023
The volume of new house approvals remains around its lowest level in a decade as the full impact of RBA rate hikes continues to hurt households, according to HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its monthly building approvals
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Feds not focussing on nature-based solutions for its net zero ambitions

06 November 2023
The Federal Government has released its consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy which aims to help Australian companies, investors and the Australian community make the most of the energy and net zero transformation. Source: Timberbiz But the Australian Forest Products
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Hydrowood Celery Top to feature in new Spirit of Tasmania ships

06 November 2023
More than 6000 lineal metres of Celery Top Pine sourced from below the waters of Lake Pieman on Tasmania’s west coast will be used as feature wall cladding on two semi-enclosed deck spaces on the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels. Source: Timberbiz The timber is harvested by Hydrow
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Hancock plantations CEO Stephen Ryan resigns

06 November 2023
Hancock Victoria Plantations CEO Stephen Ryan has resigned after 17 years in the timber business. Mr Ryan served as HVP Plantations CEO since 2017, before which he served as Chief Financial Officer. Source: Timberbiz Josie Pane will become acting CEO of HVP Plantations before Mr Ryan
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Great Koala park a step closer with advisory panels

06 November 2023
A Great Koala National Park on the New South Wales’ Mid North Coast is a step closer, with the establishment of three advisory panels to provide input into the creation of the park. Source: Timberbiz NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe and Minister for A
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The Global Sawlog Prices Index dips but not in every market

03 November 2023
The Global Sawlog Prices Index (GSPI), a benchmark for worldwide wood pricing, has dipped about 10% from its all-time high in 2022. According to Resource Wise data, most countries experienced a drop in prices over the last year. However, some countries have actually seen rising costs
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