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US blast testing mass timber

26 July 2024
The US government is funding “blast testing” of mass timber construction systems, with the Department of Defence and the State Department keenly interested in using cross-laminated timber in various building environments. Source: Timberbiz That is, according to Kevin Naranjo, National
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Host of international speakers for TimberConstruct

26 July 2024
Xu Fang, Director of the American Softwoods’ China Office Softwood Export Council, is the latest confirmed speaker for TimberConstruct, Australia’s largest timber construction conference and exhibition, to be held in Melbourne on 12-13. Sources: TimberConstruct, Timberbiz More than on
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Tassie students to immerse themselves in the forest

26 July 2024
More than 2000 Tasmanian students are set to immerse themselves in the wonders of Tasmanian forests through a unique educational initiative. Source: Timberbiz Schools Tree Day is an opportunity for schools across Tasmania to engage in forest education alongside Sustainable Timber Tasm
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Perth bearing the brunt of the shot-hole borer

26 July 2024
Perth’s leafy western suburbs are bearing the brunt of an exotic pest that is threatening the future of the city’s already dismal urban tree canopy. Source: WA Today Data obtained by this masthead shows inner-city councils have logged the highest number of premises infected with polyp
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Opinion: Marcus Bastiaan – cunning environmentalists using same tactics in NSW

26 July 2024
Last month, 15 timber harvesting operations were suspended by the NSW timber industry controller Forestry Corporation. The Environment Protection Authority changed the habitat protection rules for the endangered greater gliders, making timber harvesting illegal. Environmental activist
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Australia has world leading sustainable forestry practices

26 July 2024
Australia’s world leading sustainable forestry practices, and an expanded innovation agenda will only become more important locally and globally as a new United Nations (UN) report highlights the need for innovative solutions on the world forest front, according to Australian Forest P
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Arbortech and Stanley Black & Decker to join forces

24 July 2024
Arbortech Industries, an Australian innovator and manufacturer of cutting-edge power tools and accessories worldwide, has reached a strategic licensing and supply agreement with worldwide industry leader Stanley Black & Decker. Source: Timberbiz The agreement allows Arbortech to t
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AI and Aussie scientists detecting bushfires faster from space

24 July 2024
Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery. Source: Timberbiz Remote sensing and computer science resear
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Tasmanian beetles make the trek to New Zealand for posterity

24 July 2024
Established in 1948, the National Forestry Insect Collection (FRNZ) holds significance far beyond the modest confines of its home, a nondescript cabin on Scion’s Rotorua campus. The collection, largely made up of meticulously organised wooden boxes reminiscent of library volumes, is t
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Professor Singh’s wood science contribution recognised

24 July 2024
The Director of the Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life has been recognised by The Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) for her contribution to wood science and her renowned research excellence. Source: Timberbiz The Centre is a FWPA-supported initiative that aims to
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