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Komatsu simplifies its spare parts catalogue

13 November 2023
Komatsu’s spare parts catalogue now includes all models of Komatsu forest machines. It has also become easier than ever to find the right spare part and to compile a list for ordering. Source: Timberbiz These are some of the new features in the update of Komatsu Forest’s spare p
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Sumitomo subsidiary wins Australian Good Design Award

13 November 2023
Sumitomo Forestry’s Australian landscaping subsidiary Regal Innovations was awarded the Australian Good Design Award, Gold Winner, for the design and construction of The Drying Green, an urban park in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz This is the first time a Sumitomo Forestry Group company h
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Forest Owners back a little blue duck

13 November 2023
The Forest Owners Association (FOA) is promoting New Zealand’s endemic whio, the blue duck for Bird of the Century. Source: Timberbiz FOA chief executive, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, says whio best represent the iconic pristine native bush environment. “These birds live in pure fast flowing ri
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Local papermaking dominated by recovered fibre in 2022-23

13 November 2023
In a trend that is set to continue, 2022-23 saw Australia’s use of recovered paper account for almost 53% of all fibre used to manufacture paper and paperboard, including tissue products. Source: IndustryEdge The record recovered paper proportion was the third highest volume of recove
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Rising cash rates hit home and the outlook is bleak

13 November 2023
The rise in the cash rate is hitting the Sydney and Melbourne new home markets the hardest, according to the HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon. Source: Timberbiz HIA has released its economic and industry Outlook report which includes updated forecasts for new home building and renova
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Almost 10 months to build a house in Australia

13 November 2023
Australia’s system of housing construction is in serious trouble, if the latest building activity data is anything to go by. In the June quarter of 2023, far from reducing as more houses were completed, the average time it takes to complete a house actually increased by mid-year it wa
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New Forests selling four NZ forestry assets

13 November 2023
New Forests is selling four of its New Zealand forestry assets as it approaches the completion of the term for its second round Australia and New Zealand Forestry Fund (ANZFF2). Source: Timberbiz The four estates are located across New Zealand’s North and South Islands in established
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MechLog’s safety culture garners recognition by WorkSafe Tasmania

13 November 2023
The 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards have recognised organisations that excel in creating a culture where safety is paramount, and one standout winner has emerged – Mechanised Logging (MechLog). The company took home the award for Excellence in work health and safety culture. Source: Tim
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Transitional Board for Forestry Centre of Excellence Mount Gambier

13 November 2023
The South Australian State Government has appointed a Transitional Board for the Forestry Centre of Excellence at Mount Gambier, with Professor Rob Lewis named as the independent chair. Source: Timberbiz The board comprises: Odette Lubbe – Managing Director of Green Triangle Forest Pr
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UK forests heading for collapse within 50 years

10 November 2023
UK forests are heading for “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” within the next 50 years due to multiple threats including disease, extreme weather and wildfi res, researchers have warned, with trees dying on a large scale. Source: The Guardian The study, published in the journal Forestr
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