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Call for the next generation of women and girls in science

09 February 2024
Australia’s professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers is using Sunday’s International Day for Women and Girls in Science on Sunday as a call for the next generation to join forestry science. “Forestry across Australia has so many tremendous women who a
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Testing the world’s first unmanned forestry machine

09 February 2024
A study published in the Journal of Field Robotics has assessed the world’s first unmanned machine designed for autonomous forestry operations. Source: Timberbiz Investigators demonstrated that using computer vision, autonomous navigation, and manipulator control algorithms, the
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Ponsse next gen digital service platform

09 February 2024
PONSSE Manager 2.0 is a next-generation digital service platform and forest machine management system that provides customers valuable data of machines’ location, productivity figures and fuel consumption, among others. The PONSSE Manager monitors the progress of stands, plans, and ma
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New wood policy for Home Depot includes Australia

09 February 2024
One of the world’s largest home improvement retailers, The Home Depot has released its 2023 Sustainable Forestry Report stating that it works to promote sustainability by enhancing its operations and by purchasing from responsible suppliers across a global supply chain. Source:
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Private Forests Tas grant program to help farmers plant trees

09 February 2024
Private Forests Tasmania is leading a $450,000 co-investment grant program to support farmers to plant and grow commercial trees on their private properties in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz The Stems for CO2 2024 Grant Program is supported by the State Government’s Renewables, Cli
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New CEO for NZ’s Forest Industry Contractors

09 February 2024
New Zealand’s Forest Industry Contractors Association has announced the appointment of Rowan Struthers as its new CEO. Source: Timberbiz An experienced professional who has worked across the forestry sector in various roles including senior leadership and forest management, Mr S
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National Housing Summit to hear from AFPA on timber needs

09 February 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association will talk up the need for timber to be at the centre of policy development solutions for Australia’s housing crisis at today’s National Regional Housing Summit 2024. Source: Timberbiz Hosted by the Regional Australia Institute, Real Est
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Alpine Truss changes hands but no other changes

09 February 2024
Alpine Truss, one of Wangaratta’s three largest employers, has sold to national Independent Hardware Group (IHG), with the business changing hands on 1 March. George Prothero, who will remain in his role as managing director, sold the business to the IHG, which has supported loc
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AFPA’s Joel Fitzgibbon and Natasa Sikman resign

09 February 2024
Australian Forest Products Association chairman Joel Fitzgibbon has resigned and been replaced by Pentarch executive director Stephen Dadd. Source: Timberbiz Mr Fitzgibbon informed the board of his intention on Sunday, and on Monday the board accepted his decision effective immediatel
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Opinion: Brendon Clark – Forgotten, A Timber Worker’s Perspective

09 February 2024
As we commence the year 2024, we are confronted with the demise of our industry in Victoria. This deliberate course of events has sparked intense emotions within our community. Although some may celebrate its exit, many of us appreciate the deep-seated connection and historical signif
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