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Sweden’s most advanced testing for fire-protected wood

30 April 2025
Woodsafe Research & Development (WRD) has installed Sweden’s most advanced testing equipment to verify the long-term performance of fire-protected wood products.  Source: Timberbiz With the capability to conduct both durability testing according to EN 16755 Method B and fire class
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Thai forest-saving scheme where beneficiaries pay nature back

30 April 2025
In recent years, wildfires ravaging Thailand’s watershed forests have not only devastated natural resources but have also inevitably impacted the economy and public health, causing escalating economic losses year after year. Source: Nation Thailand In response, Thailand has introduced
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Earth Explorer Biomass satellite successfully launched

30 April 2025
After years of careful design and preparation, ESA’s Earth Explorer Biomass satellite was launched yesterday aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Source: Timberbiz This groundbreaking mission will offer unprecedented insights into the state and evolution of
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New forestry standards a major milestone for Gisborne NZ

30 April 2025
Gisborne District Council in New Zealand has reached a major milestone with the introduction of new standard forestry consent conditions, developed after more than a year of collaboration and consultation with industry stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz The new conditions, which respond
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Fundraising at AFCA dinner to support Tas court battle

30 April 2025
As the national voice for forest services businesses the Australian Forest Contractors Association believes in the right of everyone to go about their work lawfully and return home safely. This includes freedom from threats, intimidation, vandalism and violence in any form. Source: Ti
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Claymark NZ spearheading AI-driven hazard detection

30 April 2025
AI-driven hazard detection is coming to timber manufacturing, thanks to a new agreement worth nearly half a million dollars between WorkSafe New Zealand and a major player in the wood processing industry. Source: Timberbiz Claymark, New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and exporter of p
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New Forests expands its portfolio in SE Asia

30 April 2025
New Forests’ Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 continues to expand its portfolio in Southeast Asia through investment in Burapha Agro-Forestry. New Forests, announced its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2) has acquired a majority interest in Burapha Agro-Forestry (Burapha), a timber planta
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Australian Bluegum Plantations opens dedicated seed orchard for hardwood fibre

30 April 2025
Australian Bluegum Plantations has officially opened a dedicated seed orchard at Unima, near Heywood, to secure long-term seed supply and enhance genetic material to grow the next generation of Green Triangle hardwood fibre. Source: Timberbiz The five-hectare orchard will provide long
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The past, present and future of forestry – side event to Primex Queensland

30 April 2025
Timber Queensland, Timber NSW, and the North East NSW Forestry Hub are hosting a premier networking event celebrating the past, present, and future of the forestry and timber sectors in Casino on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland’s CEO Mick Stephens said the n
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Coalition leads on forest policy and commitments with 3.5 stars

30 April 2025
An Australian Forest Products Association analysis of the major parties’ forest industry policy and funding commitments has found the Coalition provides the better future for the sector rather than Labor this federal election, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Diana Hallam said. Source
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