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Timber industry associations call for urgent action from Andrews

11 March 2020
The Victorian Government must urgently intervene to save the Victoria’s native timber industry and the thousands of jobs it supports, industry peak bodies urged.  The recent court decision to extend an injunction preventing timber harvesting in 13 coupes, is the latest setback for the
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Union steps up the fight for timber workers against Andrews Govt

11 March 2020
Victorian Government MPs will face flying pickets, mass community meetings and rolling stoppages as timber workers ramp up their campaign to highlight the turmoil facing the industry. The crisis facing the forestry sector escalated last week after a court injunction halted harvesting
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AS1684.2: Australian Residential Timber Framed Construction Seminar

06 March 2020
Understanding and using Australia’s Timber Framing Code correctly is an ongoing challenge for many building professionals. Site visits and inspections regularly uncover poor practice which can open up a litany of legal issues. This practical training workshop delivered by the timber f
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Trees are the Ultimate Renewable says Private Forests Tasmania CEO

06 March 2020
By 2050 the human population is forecast to expand from 7.5 to 9.6 billion people. We will require 70% more food (United Nations), 50% more fuel (International Energy Agency), and 50% more water (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). We also need to reduce CO2 emiss
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The 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards open

04 March 2020
Now in their 21st year, the Australian Timber Design awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement as they promote and encourage outstanding timber design. The awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscapers, in fact to anyone
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David Monckton hired to develop investments project for PFT

04 March 2020
David Monckton recently joined Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) for 12 months to manage its Private Forest Investment Project which has been identified as a priority in PFT’s Corporate Plan to assist with engaging with and supporting farmers involved or interested in farm forestry. Sour
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What is the definition of stupidity? Bearly plausible guidelines

28 February 2020
With the NSW Koala State Environment Planning Policy being released in the middle of the biggest wildfire crisis, one might expect that learnings from this fire season would be applied to the Koala Habitat Protection Guideline. By Peter Rutherford South East Timber Association The Sta
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Ross Hampton discusses the lock it and leave strategy

28 February 2020
It has been a tragic fire season. Families and communities have been devastated, not to mention the loss of livestock, native animals and carbon emissions pumped into the atmosphere. Then there are the stories of small businesses going broke and children developing asthma from the mon
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From forestry protests’ green light to Koalas on the quiet

28 February 2020
So much is happening, and the scene is changing daily from so many different directions. It can be difficult to keep up, but here we go. It is clear the Coronavirus, or perhaps more accurately the COVID-19 virus, cannot be ignored by Australia’s timber industry. By Bruce Mitchell Whil
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Responsible Wood director to chair at National Sustainability Conference

26 February 2020
Responsible Wood has been announced as a key exhibit at the 2020 National Sustainability Conference in Brisbane. Running from 27 April 27 to 28 April at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane, the packed program features Responsible Wood director Mark Thomson who will chair a session on the Cir
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