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FSC International flow-on financial effects of COVID-19

06 July 2020
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, FSC International has expressed concern regarding the financial risks posed by continuing extended shutdowns across the 90 plus countries using FSC for certification. Source: Timberbiz The financial risks to FSC stem from: The global nature of the
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Wood Encouragement Policy in action in Gympie

06 July 2020
Goomboorian is a rural locality 20km north-east of Gympie. Bordering Goomboorian’s east is the Great Sandy National Park home to hiking trails and the last known coastal emu. For many residents and motorists alike, the Stephan Road Bridge has been a popular staple with generations of 
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Tassie Greens out on a limb locking native forestry

06 July 2020
The Tasmanian Greens have again got it wrong, calling for the locking up of native forest that is sustainably managed for multiple benefits, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz The Mercury in Hobart reported that the Federal Government’s State an
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ForestrySA’s re-establishment planting in Mount Lofty region

06 July 2020
ForestrySA’s 2020 re-establishment program will see 360,000 pine seedlings planted this winter, as part of an ongoing commitment to the sustainable management of the plantation resource. As the manager of more than 10,700ha of commercial pine forest in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Forestry
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Donated timber to revive community facilities in NSW

06 July 2020
A partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Boral and Nambucca Shire Council will see donated timber enhance community facilities in Nambucca and Macksville. The Community Timber Partnerships program will see around $50,000 of donated timber used to enhance the public spaces fo
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C3 invests in log marshalling at Portland

06 July 2020
C3, one of Australia’s largest forest products logistics providers and part of the LINX Cargo Care Group of companies, has secured a multi-million dollar deal to provide log marshalling services in Portland, Victoria. Source: Timberbiz The deal with Pacific Forest Products (Australia)
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Bunnings’ reckless timber judgement will mean job losses

03 July 2020
Bunnings decision to stop selling timber logged by VicForests has been widely condemned by industry bodies, with VicForests claiming up to 170 jobs in regional Victoria are now at risk. Bunnings on Wednesday announced it would stop selling timber logged by VicForests after a court fou
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Bunnings knee-jerk timber decision slammed by politicians

03 July 2020
Bunnings’ decision to stop sourcing timber from VicForests has been slammed by politicians representing Gippsland. The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Bunnings had shown complete contempt for their suppliers while State Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry, Gary Bla
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Government carbon funding for forestry made easier

03 July 2020
OneFortyOne has welcomed the Federal Government’s simplification of access to carbon funding for forestry projects across five plantation growth regions, including the Green Triangle. The announcement means growers can participate in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) through it
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Opinion: Mark Poynter – Academics should stick to their fields of expertise

03 July 2020
Unfortunately, those who work in the native forestry sector have become all-too familiar with ‘academic credibility’ being mobilised as an existential threat against them. The latest example is the determination of a cohort of crusading ecologists, aided by unquestioning and supportiv
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