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Resolutely resolving a dispute with Greenpeace

29 April 2024
Resolute and Greenpeace have announced that they have resolved two long running disputes. The Greenpeace parties which were Greenpeace, Greenpeace Fund and Greenpeace International confirmed that they had no knowledge of illegal operations in off-limit areas by Resolute. Source: Timbe
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Notre-Dame’s roof in place in solid oak

29 April 2024
Now that the rebuilding of the entire roof structure of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in solid oak has been completed, the FCBA Institute of Technology, along with PEFC France, has officially awarded PEFC project certification to public establishment Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris, the c
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Japan sees an online market for trading trees

29 April 2024
Japanese forestry and lumber industry groups are setting their sights on an initiative to establish an online market for trading trees before they are cut down. Source: The Japan Times With human-made forests in Japan, which constitute about 40% of the nation’s forested areas, e
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FSC fashion roundtable sessions

29 April 2024
Explore of the intersection of fashion and sustainability in an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the fashion industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Source: Timberbiz FSC Australia and New Zealand is delighted to announce an event to offer a deep dive
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WoodSolutions Sydney Opera House webinar

29 April 2024
The world-heritage listed Sydney Opera House, designed more than 60 years ago and arguably the most well-known and iconic building in Australia, has recently enjoyed a major renewal which has won a host of awards, including the 2023 Australian Timber Design Award. Source: Timberbiz Di
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An effective solution for giant pine scale is closer

29 April 2024
Research in Australia and Europe is moving closer to identifying an effective solution to the damage to forests caused by giant pine scale (GPS). The research project aims to boost our understanding of the effectiveness of the various available biological control strategies. Source: T
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Pan Pac Farm Forester of the Year

29 April 2024
Congratulations to Thomas Gordon of Clifton Station in New Zealand who won this year’s Pan Pac Farm Forester of the Year at Napier Port’s Hawke’s Bay Primary Sector Awards in April. Source: Timberbiz The Gordon family has been farming at Clifton Station since 1861. Today, Tom and his
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Chinese delegation explores timber opportunities in Australia

29 April 2024
A delegation of senior Chinese timber industry players from the China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) visited Australia. With stops in Canberra, Tasmania, and Sydney, the delegation was on a mission to forge partnerships and explore opportunities in Austra
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SA wins top spot in HIA’s Housing Scorecard

29 April 2024
The HIA Housing Scorecard report ranks each of the eight states and territories based on the performance of 13 key residential building indicators against their decade average, covering detached and multi-unit building activity, renovations, housing finance and rates of overseas and i
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WA pumps $67M into new jobs after killing native forestry

29 April 2024
WA’s Cook Government’s Forest Management Plan 2024-2033 (FMP), which supports the decision to bring commercial logging of native forests to an end, will be bolstered with a $67.2 million investment over the next four years. Source: Timberbiz “This funding will support that
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