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Stump cutter with narrow footprint

22 November 2023
The new Vermeer SC48TX stump cutter provides the ideal solution to access residential jobsites with a narrow footprint and low ground pressure, yet it can efficiently remove larger stumps. Source: Timberbiz Powered by a 36-kW 1.7 L Cat diesel engine certified to Tier 4 Final/Stage V e
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Russia timber hit by boycotts, and lower demand in China

22 November 2023
Wood Resources International (WRI) has calculated an almost 50% decrease in export prices for Russian lumber since early 2022, an outcome attributed to import boycotts stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, lower demand in China, and the weakening of the ruble against the US doll
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Turning native and biodiverse forests into economic assets

22 November 2023
New Zealand forestry developer Tāmata Hauhā and carbon-technology company CarbonCrop are joining forces united by a clear long-term vision to turn native and biodiverse forests into productive economic assets for landholders through carbon forestry. Source: Timberbiz Tāmata Hauhā work
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HQPlantations recognised as an inclusive employer

22 November 2023
Diversity Council Australia announced its 2023-2024 Inclusive Employers list which this year included HQP Plantations. This year a record 82 organisations were recognised for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, representing a broad range of employers from a variety of industr
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NZ must find new international markets

22 November 2023
Prices for log exports are slowly improving, but a forestry consultant says the sector must find new international markets to reduce its reliance on China. Source: RNZ Export prices have firmed this month, with sales to New Zealand’s largest customer, China, picking up despite i
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Annual replanting program sows more than 3 million seeds

22 November 2023
Forestry Corporation has sown 3.1 million seeds at Grafton Nursery, as part of the annual replanting program supplying timber and wood resources for future generations. Source: Timberbiz It has been a busy time at the nursery with production occurring in recent months. Dispatch has be
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WA visit to understand sustainability in the forestry sector

22 November 2023
In a recent visit to Bunbury and Perth, Western Australia, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, embarked on a journey to explore and understand the various facets of sustainability within the region’s forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz One of the highlights
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Caboolture saw doctor claims top gong

22 November 2023
TAFE NSW has helped a Caboolture apprentice saw doctor with no previous connection to the timber industry claim a prestigious national award. Source: Timberbiz Daniel McNabb, 20, was this month honoured with the 2023 Camco Best Teamwork and Communication Award at the TAFE NSW Saw Tech
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Forestry Australia wins at Associations Forum Awards

22 November 2023
Forestry Australia was last night awarded the prestigious Association Turnaround of the Year Award at the Associations Forum Awards Dinner in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the national recognition was a testament to members, staff, volunteers and
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Komatsu sets up new electrification department for forestry machines

20 November 2023
Developing sustainable solutions for forestry is high on the agenda at Komatsu Forest, where an important initiative is the brand-new development department – Electrification. Source: Timberbiz Stina Drotz has stepped into the role of general manager of the department, whose main miss
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