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Timber stocks are an industry problem

29 January 2024
The timber industry is reeling from ‘whiplash’ as high interest rates and sluggish new home construction have dried up demand following a boom period during the past several years. Source: The Australian In the long run, however, the forestry industry peak body said it needed support
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Countries with the largest forests

29 January 2024
Since the last ice age, the Earth’s forest cover has fallen by 20 million km2 or 2 billion hectares. Half of the loss occurred since the year 1900 due to expanding agriculture and industrialization. Source: Visual Capitalist Now forests cover about 30% of the Earth’s land, about 40 mi
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Tigercat celebrates milestones including it 30,000th machine

29 January 2024
Tigercat Industries has built and shipped its 30,000th machine, just over 30 years into its existence. From humble beginnings in 1992 when Tigercat had a single product, very little dealer representation, and produced just a handful of machines, the company has grown steadily, expandi
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US army works on net zero emissions with wood

29 January 2024
  Climate change is a major priority for the Biden administration, which has set a goal to reach net zero emissions by no later than 2050. As the army works to meet these goals and accomplish the objectives set in its own Climate Strategy, it has begun to focus more attention on
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Forestry staff nominate the best forests in NSW

29 January 2024
NSW Forestry Corporation staff have nominated some of the best experiences and state forests along the East Coast. From scenic trails and lookouts to free pet-friendly campsites, pristine waterholes and popular tourist attractions all bases have been covered. Source: Timberbiz The top
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Court criticises tree feller for ‘dismissive attitude’ to safety

29 January 2024
A New Zealand business owner who put motorists at risk when felling trees has been criticised for his ‘dismissive attitude’ toward health and safety. Kevin Howard Stratford, who operates Stratford Logging, was convicted in New Zealand’s Nelson District Court. Source: Timberbiz Over th
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Duck Creek fire remediation and closures

29 January 2024
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed burnt areas in Bibblewindi, Jacks Creek and Pilliga EastState Forests to the public following the recent Duck Creek fire. Source: Narrabri Courier Forestry Corporation’s cypress production and fire manager district, Conan Rossler said the dam
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NZ speciality woods research for enhanced durability

29 January 2024
It could only be a matter of time before a New Zealand grown indigenous and specialty wood species are seen on the outside of iconic buildings in the country if early research results are anything to go by. Source: Timberbiz Scion scientists have been researching whether thermally mod
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Wood machining survey to gain insight into training

29 January 2024
Those with experience in the wood machining industry are encouraged to participate in a short survey to gather insights into how current qualifications and being used and how they might better meet learner and employer needs. Source: Timberbiz Nationally endorsed training in wood mach
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AKD focuses on healthy bodies and minds with TradeMutt

29 January 2024
AKD has announced a partnership with TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter) during their annual Safe StartUp events held across the nation, as part of the AKD 2024 ‘Healthy Body + Healthy Mind = Healthy Me’ campaign. Source: Timberbiz AKD is honoured to be a member of the TIACS Allian
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