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Young professionals in the forestry sector highlighted

29 July 2024
Young forestry professionals shared their experiences and innovative solutions with senior leaders from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at the 9th World Forest Week (WFW) event designed to highlight the significant contributions of young professionals
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Housing shortages are a worldwide problem

29 July 2024
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the European Commission for a second term of five years. Prior to the vote by Members of the European Parliament she delivered a wide-ranging speech setting out her priorities if she were to be re-elected. Source: Timberbiz
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AI’s growth in the forestry context

29 July 2024
The growing role of AI has been widely discussed in society, and it has become a common interest area for science, civil society, and media in recent years. In science, researchers are using AI to map forest lands and monitor degradation and wildlife. Source: Timberbiz In civil societ
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Public consultation on new framework for ag goods export

29 July 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods. Source: Timberbiz Head of Trade and Regulation, Tina Hutchison said the new framework would help to safeguard market
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The nine-metre-high wooden lantern

29 July 2024
The Horoeka Tree Pod, a unique 9-metre-high lantern, is an integral part of the Rotorua Redwoods Treewalk in New Zealand, offering visitors a suspended, immersive experience. Designed by David Trubridge, this structure enhances the walkway, transforming the daylight journey into a mag
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National Tree Day planting for the future

29 July 2024
Planet Ark’s National Tree Day over the weekend had a plethora of events starting with Schools Tree Day on Friday, then National Tree Day on Sunday. According to reports around 300,000 people were involved over that time in planting trees particularly species that are threatened. Sour
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Pine Wood nematode a three-body problem

29 July 2024
We’re all familiar with animal disease vectors, such as mosquitoes that spread malaria parasites. The carrier and the disease agent work in a team of two. Pine Wilt Disease is a disease of pine trees. Its spread involves a complex interplay between a trio of characters. Source: Timber
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New FWPA report on housing for our future

29 July 2024
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has released a new report, “Housing for the Future and the Contribution of the Timber Industry“as part of its Statistics and Economics Program and recent webinar series to increase understanding of the timber industry’s market potential. Sou
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New Ag minister won’t change anything says Littleproud

29 July 2024
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud has said the appointment of a new Agriculture Minister won’t change the Albanese Labor Government’s litany of disastrous decisions that have impacted the agricultural sector in just two years. Source: Timberbiz Julie Collins has inherited the
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AFPA welcomes new forestry minister

29 July 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry the Hon Julie Collins, who it says brings a wealth of knowledge to the role having held the portfolios in Opposition, as well as new Assistant Minister the Hon Antho
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