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SA inquiry to focus on forestry present and future

16 May 2019
South Australia’s Liberal Government says that it successfully delivered a positive forestry inquiry despite a negative, divisive approach by the Labor Opposition according to Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone. Source: Timberbiz “The Shadow Ministe
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IFA and AFG Ballarat field trip

14 May 2019
A joint Institute of Foresters of Australia and Australian Forest Growers field trip will be held on 26 May in the Mount Cole/Beaufort area near Ballarat which will show the many aspects of sustainable forest management. Staff from DELWP, HVP, and VicForests plus other experts will gu
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CFA Young Forester Award 2020 open to Australians

14 May 2019
The Commonwealth Forestry Association has launched the CFA Young Forester Award 2020 in conjunction with the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia.  The CFA Young Forester Award provides a short-term work placement of three months hosted by the University of Britis
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North Australia Forest & Forest Products regional consultation forums

14 May 2019
Consultation Forums for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) project to identify the growth potential for northern Australia’s forestry and forestry products industry will be held in June and July. Source: Timberbiz Regional stakeholders are encour
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Bipartisan funding for SW Slopes’ Regional Forest Industry Hub

14 May 2019
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed funding commitments, from both the Coalition and Federal Labor, of $1 million to kickstart a Regional Forest Industry Hub in NSW’s South West Slopes (SWS) Region. These commitments mean the Hub will be funded whichever sid
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Vic Transport Association backs Bill for forestry owner/drivers

14 May 2019
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) – representing the state’s freight, transport and logistics industry – has thrown its support behind a Bill introduced to the Victorian Parliament intended to make work safer and fairer for owner drivers and forestry contractors. Source: Timbe
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BDO to audit OneFortyOne

14 May 2019
The State Government of South Australia has appointed BDO Advisory (SA) Pty Ltd to undertake an independent audit on the Plantation Lease Agreement with OneFortyOne Plantations Pty Ltd. Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone said BDO has partnered with
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Timber recovery begins after Tingha fires 

08 May 2019
Forestry Corporation of NSW has recently started salvage-harvesting of its burnt pine plantations at Mount Topper State Forest. The forest is a short distance north of the Tingha township and one of the many properties affected by the devastating fires earlier this year. Source:  Timb
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Decline in forest plantations – we need better national policies

08 May 2019
Recent forestry statistics show a further decline in the total area of Australia’s forest plantations, highlighting the need for meaningful policy, from both sides of federal politics, to reverse this trend. The Australian Plantation Statistics 2019 update report released by the Austr
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Top 5 – Sawnwood

08 May 2019
Every month, IndustryEdge publishes Wood Market Edge, Australia’s only forestry and wood products market and trade analysis, and supplies its customers with hundreds of unique data products, advisory and consulting services. Find out more at www.industryedge.com.au Dressed softwood im
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