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Seppi H3 direct flail mulcher

28 February 2025
The Seppi H3 flail mulcher has been a reliable partner for excavators weighing between 2 and 5 tons for years. The new H3 direct version offers even more efficiency with lower hydraulic power requirements, along with increased operational safety and flexibility for your excavator. Sou
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Challenges for Germany’s tissue industry

28 February 2025
Germany’s tissue industry is at a crossroads. While technological advancements have driven capacity growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% since 2007, the sector is grappling with a volatile economic and energy landscape. Unlike other German manufacturing sectors that d
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US Forest Service head retires after mass sackings by Trump

28 February 2025
US Forest Service Chief Randy Moore will retire effective 3 March, according to an email sent to agency staff Wednesday and viewed by POLITICO. Source: Politico Mr Moore wrote in his staff email that the past several weeks have been “incredibly difficult” due to the Trump administrati
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Adelaide is beaming with pride

28 February 2025
The largest wooden beam by volume in Australia arrived in Adelaide at the new aquatic centre worksite. Source: Timberbiz, photo Dept of Transport and Infrastructure Twenty glulam beams and 32 glulam columns manufactured by Hess Timber, weighing more than 143 tonnes combined, arrived i
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Tairawhiti forestry group talks to contribute to cost of harvesting

28 February 2025
The Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group (TFAG) in New Zealand met for the fifth time last week and members had one of their most important conversations yet. TFAG was created in August 2024 by Forestry Minister Todd McClay to accelerate the woody debris clean-up in Tairāwhiti after Gabri
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Draft Code of Practice for transportation of logs – responses sought from industry

28 February 2025
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published a new draft Code of Practice, to assist industry to improve safety outcomes in the transport of logs from forest to mill or port. Source: Timberbiz The new Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice (LHC) provides guidance for busin
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Private Forests Tasmania wants feedback on its strategic plan

28 February 2025
Private Forests Tasmania is inviting all stakeholders and community members to contribute their valuable feedback on its newly drafted 2026-2028 strategic plan. Source: Timberbiz Following extensive engagement with stakeholders across Tasmania, CEO Elizabeth Pietrzykowski said the pla
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Credible information is needed for a Great Koala park

28 February 2025
Forest & Wood Communities Australia is calling on the New South Wales Government to postpone any decision on the proposed Great Koala National Park until reliable and accurate data on koala populations can be verified. Source: Timberbiz According to Executive Officer Steve Dobbyns
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Master Builders pre-election campaign for housing

28 February 2025
Master Builders Australia has launched its Federal Election campaign, putting all parties and independents on notice to stop the talk and deliver real action to end the housing crisis. Source: Timberbiz The campaign, More Homes For Aussies, is focused on the key areas that will ensure
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Opinion: Allan Laurie – Signs of weakness in China and India but log prices are stable

28 February 2025
Log prices during January and February have remained stable across both export and domestic segments which has been good for all involved across the forestry supply Chain. As reported last month, there are signs of weakness in both China and India with supply to both destinations well
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