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UK publishes timber policy roadmap

13 December 2023
The UK Government has published its Timber Construction Policy Roadmap which looks to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic wood supply. Source: Timberbiz The policy roadmap is split into priority themes which look to identify both the oppor
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Canada adds its voice to COP28

13 December 2023
Amidst the global convergence of climate and government leaders at COP28 in Dubai, Canada’s forest sector launched a national report at the Canadian Pavilion outlining the contributions it can make towards reducing emissions and combating the escalating impacts of natural disturbances
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In memory of SA scientist and forester Dr Jerry Leech

13 December 2023
Dr Jerry Leech died recently in Mount Gambier he was widely known for his forestry knowledge and studied at the University of Adelaide gaining a Bachelor of Science before attending the Australian Forestry School in Canberra. Sources: Timberbiz, Border Watch He later studied computer
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Annual forest photo competition entries on display

13 December 2023
A selection of images from OneFortyOne’s annual forest photography competition are now on display at the Mount Gambier Airport in the gallery space tucked behind the boarding gates. Source: Timberbiz OneFortyOne Corporate Affairs Manager Charlene Riley said this will be the last showi
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Queensland welcomes COP28’s direction

13 December 2023
Timber Queensland has welcomed last week’s landmark decision by governments at COP28 which will have wide ranging impacts for both the forest products and building sectors. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Government, along with 16 other countries including the United States, th
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Prolam reopens 80-year-old sawmill

13 December 2023
Closed by its original owners in 2017, Prolam has brought an 80-year-old sawmill on Little Sydney Road, Motueka, New Zealand back to life to support the manufacture of structural timber solutions. Source: Timberbiz Prolam Managing Director John Woodman says the refurbished and upgrade
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Timber Qld online resource for native timber compliance

13 December 2023
Operations on crown-owned Queensland native forestry is subject to understandably complex regulatory obligations, so Timber Queensland has released an online resource with a suite of easy-to-follow tools to help operators and permit holders safely and effectively navigate compliance.
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Connectivity guaranteed in the Limestone Coast

13 December 2023
Stronger and reliable connectivity in the Limestone Coast is now guaranteed with the Federal Government unveiling its $15 million investment into a national first program to boost coverage within the Limestone Coast that has brought together the State Government, six of the seven loca
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Heyfield forum hears native timber communities’ concerns

13 December 2023
With Victoria’s native timber industry closure a mere two weeks away, The Nationals have held a forum in Heyfield to listen to timber communities and industry. Source: Timberbiz The forum was attended by harvest and haulage operators, industry representatives, forestry scientists, Lea
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Deadwood keeps insects alive

11 December 2023
Ecologically sufficient sources of deadwood have been among the most distinct features in commercially managed forests that has been lacking. Only a limited amount of deadwood develops within one rotation period, and historically speaking we have been too eager to “clean” that up duri
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