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IFA hosts Innovation in Forestry seminar

02 October 2019
The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) is hosting a seminar on Innovation in Forestry in Melbourne on 10 October 2019 from 1pm until 3.30pm at the Performance Space, Library at the Dock at Docklands. Source: Timberbiz The seminar will cover topics including: The latest developm
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Vic Government cancels community consultation on code for timber

02 October 2019
The Victorian State Government has cancelled its community consultation process into reforms to the code of practice for timber production. State Environment Minister Lily D’Ambosio took the odd step of announcing the community engagement on the code through a release on Twitter. Sour
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New Forest Stewardship Council CEO

01 October 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council has appointed Damian Paull as its new CEO. He replaces Sara Gipton who stood down at the end of September. Source: Timberbiz Ms Gipton has played a critical role in FSC Australia’s successes over the past two years, including the finalisation, launch, an
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NSW to toughen farm invasion protestor laws

01 October 2019
AFPA and AFCA have welcomed NSW Government proposed complementary legislation supporting the Federal Government’s greater protection for forest industries under tough new ‘farm invasion’ laws. Forestry and forest product processing operations will be included in the NSW Government’s p
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Rubicon Victoria forestry workers placed in danger by protestors

01 October 2019
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) is concerned at the lack of government support for local harvesting contractors. Protesters have been invading operations and placing themselves and workers at risk. Rubicon Cable Co was a recent target. Source: Timberbiz “Proteste
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Slowdown in woodchips impacts the Green Triangle

01 October 2019
A predicted slowdown in the export woodchip market is having an impact on the Green Triangle economy with reports of lay-offs and cuts in operating hours in harvesting and haulage sectors. Source: Timberbiz It is understood that the woodchip pile at the Port of Portland has reached ma
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FIAT – there was no request to log native Tas forests

01 October 2019
The Forest Industries Association of Tasmania (FIAT) has made no request for access to log native Tasmanian forests despite reports of a potential short-fall in supply. FIAT acting chief executive Terry Edwards said all the industry has requested was an assessment of 357,000ha of fore
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Pinus radiata breeding trial

26 September 2019
A Pinus radiata breeding trial was recently established in WA to test the offspring from some of the best trees in Australia. Forest Genetics Manager Anjanette Chandler said that establishing this trial was complex. Source: Timberbiz “The Myalup trial consisted of 7500 of the best see
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Australian wood proudly Australian Made

26 September 2019
Responsible Wood has recommitted to the Australian Made Campaign and its commitment to ‘Australian Made’ is unwavering. Speaking ahead the recommitment, Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries, drew strong parallels between the Australian Made Campaign and Responsible Wood’s certification
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Onetrak on track with new branch in Tasmania

26 September 2019
Onetrak has moved to a new purpose built facility in Bridgewater, Tasmania that allows it to better service its southern customers. The company is inviting customers to view the new facility on an open day in October. Source: Timberbiz The open day will be held on Friday 18 October at
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