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Bonn best forest city in Europe

26 February 2024
The city of Bonn in Germany has been granted the title of “European Forest City 2024” by the European Forest Institute. Mayor Katja Dörner received the official certificate from EFI Director Robert Mavsar. Source: Timberbiz The award recognises the importance of forests for the city a
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Tigercat debut of new shovel logger

26 February 2024
Tigercat will debut a prototype machine that will advance steep slope harvesting. Based on the 855E platform, the LS857 shovel logger represents a reimagining by Tigercat designers of what a steep slope carrier should look like. Source: Timberbiz The result is a machine with more leve
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Mary Tubb appointed VP Deere Worldwide Forestry

26 February 2024
Deere & Company announced that it has named Mary Pat Tubb as the new Vice President of Worldwide Forestry. Tubb succeeds Timo Ylänen, who after three decades of exceptional leadership and service, will retire. Source: Timberbiz Ms Tubb will be responsible for the overall managemen
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Tassie’s Wood Guys up for sale

26 February 2024
The Wood Guys one of the Tasmania’s largest retailers of premium Tasmanian timber, is on the market for the first time since its establishment in 2005. Source: Timberbiz In the heart of Tasmania, a unique opportunity awaits those who dream of owning a piece of the island’s speciality
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Reforms in housing could build 1.2 million homes

26 February 2024
Australia is set to commence construction on little more than a million new homes over the next five years, almost 200,000 short of the Australian government’s target. Source: Timberbiz “It is possible to build 1.2 million new homes over five years, but it will require significant pol
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Targeted op on-road for construction vehicles

26 February 2024
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is set to launch an on-road targeted operation, focused on mechanical safety and compliance with mass, dimension and loading requirements of heavy vehicles operating in support of the construction sector. Source: Timberbiz NHVR Chief Operati
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Revamped website for FWPA

26 February 2024
FWPA has revamped its website. The brand-new site houses a comprehensive library of research reports, resources, data and tools created by FWPA to support the success of its members and the broader sector. Source: Timberbiz The new website is intuitive, and specifically designed for s
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New Forest’s first Asia forest fund heads to Thailand

26 February 2024
New Forests has announced the first investment for its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2), investing in conserving and restoring the Kuan Kreng Landscape (KKL) in Thailand, which holds the country’s second largest peat swamp forest area. Source: Timberbiz The KKL has an area of 70,71
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Bega Valley to try to reduce bureaucracy in native forestry

26 February 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will investigate a proposal to reduce the “bureaucracy” around allowing native forest logging on private land, despite concerns that the move could allow a “free for all”. Source: about regional The issue saw an emotional debate between councillors at their m
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Aust Forest & Wood Innovations institute has a new board

26 February 2024
The board for the establishment and management of the $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) research institute has been appointed. Source: Timberbiz To be chaired by former Forestry Australia president Bob Gordon, the board will comprise Diana Gibbs, Christine Bri
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