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Broken heart this Valentines, wood will fix it

16 February 2024
Did you get your heart broken this Valentine’s Day? Now researchers have invented a new hydrogel that can be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments.  Source: Timberbiz University of Waterloo chemical engineering researcher Dr Elisabeth Prince teamed up with re
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Bigger, stronger new Vimek harvester

16 February 2024
Vimek has launched a brand-new harvester model, the Vimek 470. This new harvester is stronger, bigger, and more efficient than ever. Source: Timberbiz The Vimek 470 is built on the same NextGen platform as the Vimek 870 Forwarder and therefore has many common technical features. Vimek
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Enviva on the brink of bankruptcy

16 February 2024
Enviva, the largest US wood pellet exporter, is on the brink of filing for bankruptcy following substantial losses resulting from an ill-fated speculation on future commodity prices.  Source: Benzinga The company is facing nine-figure losses and initiated a 30-day grace period after m
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Builders ready for 1.2 million build but clearer policies are needed

16 February 2024
Australia has a significant under supply of housing which is universally recognised. And to address this the Federal, State and Territory Governments have committed to a ‘Housing Accord’ to build 1.2 million much needed homes over the next five years. Source: Timberbiz HIA Managing Di
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Scion joins ARC Advanced Timber Hub

16 February 2024
Scion has become a member of The Australian Research Council (ARC) Advance Timber Hub. This five-year, $16.5 million research initiative was recently launched at The University of Queensland, Australia in the presence of industry leaders, academic partners, and government officials in
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FSC webinar on navigating compliance with illegal logging laws

16 February 2024
FSC is organising a webinar Navigating Compliance with Australia’s Illegal Logging Prohibition Laws in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and SCS Global Services. Source: Timberbiz This session is tailored for importers and processors sourcin
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Forestry wishlist for March Tasmanian election

16 February 2024
All Tasmanian political parties are being urged to throw their support behind the state’s sustainable forestry industry, ahead of the 23 March State election. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the launch of the Tasmanian Forest Products Association Election Wishlist, TFPA Chief Executive
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Diana Hallam leaves fisheries and forestry for new CEO role at AFPA

16 February 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association has appointed experienced government relations professional Diana Hallam as its new Chief Executive Officer. Source: Timberbiz Ms Hallam has a long and distinguished career working at senior levels of the Australian public service, as Chief o
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – February allows forest owners a grin

16 February 2024
February has kicked off with a hiss and a roar with log exporters pulling out the pencil sharpeners and publishing prices in the mid to highNZ$130’s for A grade (except for Bluff and Lyttleton where you poor folks are between NZ$10 and NZ$20/m3 less). This price level has given forest
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Friday analysis: More value in apprentices than just a pair of hands

16 February 2024
The timber industry in Australia plays a significant role in the nation’s economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to various sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and forestry. Within this industry, apprenticeships hold particular importance, serving
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