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The search for new FSC Director General

27 November 2023
The Board of Directors of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced the launch of a global executive search for the next Director General for FSC. Source: Timberbiz “We are grateful to Kim Carstensen for his 11 years of service and commitment to the vision and mission of FSC,” Za
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AirForestry becomes a reality

27 November 2023
AirForestry, known for its pioneering work with drone technology for harvesting trees, has recently showcased that its drone can attach to a tree top and lift a tree trunk. This feat underscores the tremendous strides the company has made in revolutionizing forestry operations, offeri
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PFT agriforester opens the door to international relationships

27 November 2023
Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) agriforester Molly Marshall embarked on an eye-opening journey to Japan this year, where she joined a group of Australian forest industry leaders for a knowledge exchange tour across central Honshu to delve into the intricacies and opportunities within t
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Guides to understanding forestry’s role in the carbon economy

27 November 2023
FWPA has three new Carbon Guides that provide a source of knowledge, to expand the understanding of the positive role forest and wood products play in the carbon economy. Source: Timberbiz, FWPA Forests are a significant player in the global carbon cycle and continue to play a key rol
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NZ leading carbon services company not accepting NZ carbon credits

27 November 2023
One of New Zealand’s leading carbon certification and advisory services providers Toitū Envirocare has announced it will transition out of accepting New Zealand carbon credits in its carbon certification programs. Source: Timberbiz Carbon credits that have been issued under the PFSI (
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Foresight to revolutionise disaster management

27 November 2023
A ground-breaking initiative known as Project Forest Foresight is poised to revolutionise the management of natural disasters and forestry. Led by Indicium Dynamics, this collaborative project brings together key forest and fire managers to implement a technology-driven approach that
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Interactive tool offers powerful inventory information

27 November 2023
Scion, in collaboration with Indufor Asia Pacific Ltd, has revealed a prototype for a new interactive tool providing the forestry industry with powerful inventory information to make management, harvesting and wood processing decisions easier. Sources: Timberbiz, Scoop Called ‘Forest
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New pilot certificate skill set in forestry leadership

27 November 2023
The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network Workforce + Diversity Project has led the charge, working with industry to develop a new Pilot Certificate IV Skill Set in Forestry Leadership, to be delivered by TasTAFE. Source: Timberbiz The pilot skill set, which is now open for en
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AFPA represents Australian forestry at COP28

27 November 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association will represent the interests of Australia’s forestry and forest products to fight climate change over coming weeks as the world meets in Dubai for the UAE for COP28 in the continued pursuit to find effective climate solutions. Source: Timberb
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More than 2000 temporary layoffs considered by UPM

24 November 2023
UPM’s businesses are preparing to adjust production temporarily in Finland and will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs. Source: Timberbiz UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Biofuels will start change negotiations on possible temporary lay
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