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Friday analysis: Good news in Tas neither party wants to stop native timber forestry

22 March 2024
Tasmania goes to the polls tomorrow in what is shaping as a vital election for the State’s timber industry. In what can only be seen as good news, neither the Government nor Labor want to halt timber harvesting for Tasmania’s native forests. In a nutshell, the Government has vow
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TFPA tells all political parties to embrace the ‘wish list’

20 March 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has called on all political parties and candidates in the 2024 Tasmanian election to further embrace the industry’s Election Wishlist and its Home-Grown Timber Future Policy. Source: Timberbiz The policy encourages more on island processing, g
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Timberlink marks Day of the Forests with sustainable timber manufacturing

20 March 2024
Following the recent pledge by the Australian Government and 16 other nations during COP28 in Dubai to enhance timber usage in construction, the Forest Stewardship Council says attention has now been drawn to the significant environmental benefits of timber. Source: Timberbiz The FSC
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Research project showcases native forestry in NT

18 March 2024
A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory, led by Traditional Owner communities. Source: Timberbiz FWPA facilitated this important work by providing funding to match the i
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Agencies partner for weed control in Nambucca Valley

18 March 2024
A partnership of agencies will undertake weed control work in important ecological areas within the Nambucca Valley over the next three years. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation has partnered with Nambucca Valley Council, Nambucca Heads Local Aboriginal Land Council and Reflection
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FSC ANZ revision of national forest stewardship standards

18 March 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council ANZ has begun a revision of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Australia following the approval granted by FSC International in January this year. Source: Timberbiz “While the 2018 NFSS has performed well, it is now booked in for a scheduled
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New appointments at New Forests

15 March 2024
New Forests has appointed Michelle Elliot as Global Head of Funds, and Sanjiv Louis as Director, Investments Asia.  Source: Timberbiz In this newly created role, Ms Elliot will be responsible for overseeing New Forests’ global funds management platform to support future growth and opp
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HVP Plantations’ new CEO

15 March 2024
HVP Plantations has appointed Melanie Cook as its new CEO, after an extensive search following the retirement of Stephen Ryan in October last year. Source: Timberbiz Ms Cook will begin in the role in April, bringing with her a wealth of experience from a 25-year career with ExxonMobil
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Forestry careers on show in Green Triangle

15 March 2024
Students from Casterton, Hamilton and Portland descended on Casterton Racecourse this week to explore forestry career opportunities in the Green Triangle. Source: Timberbiz Around 180 students witnessed an up-close water bombing from the Green Triangle Fire Alliance’s helicopter, whic
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VicForests will cease operations in June

15 March 2024
VicForests will cease operations on 30 June, the end date was revealed on Wednesday during a court hearing involving VicForests and environmental group Wombat Forestcare. Source: Timberbiz Nationals’ leader Peter Walsh said VicForests was being treated deplorably. He said the State Go
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