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Tree Canada app to track your carbon footprint

12 February 2024
Canadians worried about their carbon footprint now have access to a new app that tracks and helps reduce how much carbon dioxide they emit as they go about their day. Source: Coast Reporter Developed by a Canadian tech company for the national non-profit Tree Canada, the free “Carbon
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John Mullinder: Deforestation in Canada and other fake news

12 February 2024
As the author of a book on deforestation in Canada, I feel I have some qualification to comment on recent claims made by an alliance of environmental groups that the (Canadian) federal government is “spinning” the truth on the subject. Unfortunately, there is widespread public (and me
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Year of the Wooden Dragon

12 February 2024
The Wood Dragon year comes once every 60 years in the Chinese zodiac. The dragon is associated with incredible strength, positive transformation, and challenges. And, the element wood, symbolises creativity and adaptability. Source: Timberbiz The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle that
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NZ’s largest timber office building taking shape

12 February 2024
New Zealand’s largest modern timber office building is taking shape in the heart of Tauranga’s CBD as the region undergoes a desperately needed transformation. Source: 1News The building situated at 90 Devonport Rd will be eight storeys once completed and will be leased by
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The battle continues for the Greater Glider’s welfare

12 February 2024
Mick Harrington, Executive Officer of Forest and Wood Communities Australia (FWCA) says the battle between unhinged and ill-informed false conservation and responsible forestry has reached a critical juncture, with recent events exposing many group’s attempts to undermine an ind
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Students walk the Kokoda Trail with Hyne Timber

12 February 2024
Hyne Timber is supporting 15 Tumbarumba High School students who plan to walk the Kokoda Trail following a three-year stoppage due to Covid. Source: Timberbiz Hyne Timber CEO Jim Bindon and Tumbarumba Site Manager Kristina Kaminski presented a $10,000 cheque to the Tumbarumba Rotary C
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Urban Forest Futures a new type of New Zealand symposium

12 February 2024
Scion, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, the University of Canterbury, and Christchurch City Council are joining forces to host Urban Forest Futures New Zealand, a first of its kind, two-day symposium. Source: Timberbiz This event will see researchers, urban planners and foresters,
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Pre-budget submission to highlight building and construction

12 February 2024
As the Australian economy navigates a complex landscape, Master Builders Australia has used its pre-budget submission to remind the Federal Government of the critical importance of the building and construction industry. Source: Timberbiz The industry which employs more than 1.3 milli
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Forests paying ‘deerly’ from culling policy backflip

12 February 2024
The South Australian Opposition has been accused of walking away from the feral deer culling policy in the State’s South East. Source: Timberbiz Forest Industries Minister Clare Scriven said Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Nicola Centofanti and Shadow Assistant Minister
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Support Plantation Establishment grants open

12 February 2024
The second round of grants for the $74 million Support Plantation Establishment Program is now open for applications. Source: Timberbiz Farm foresters, First Nations businesses and the forestry industry are among those who will benefit from funding to support more new plantation fores
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