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Balcony crisis for Victoria

10 April 2024
The prospect of a “looming” balcony crisis in Victorian homes has raised concerns, but proactive measures can be taken to assess and address potential structural issues before they escalate. Timely inspections, maintenance, and necessary repairs can help mitigate risks and ensure the
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NSW expansion of softwood plantations grants open for more

10 April 2024
New South Wales will record the biggest expansion of softwood plantations in a decade, growing the timber frames needed to build more houses. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) NSW CEO James Jooste said new softwood plantations are critical to resolving th
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International expert needed to help lead SA centre of excellence

10 April 2024
The global search to find an internationally recognised expert to lead South Australia’s Forestry Centre of Excellence as director has begun, with leading forestry researcher Dr Jim O’Heir appointed as the general manger. Source: Timberbiz South Australia’s Dr O̵
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Highlights of the SA Forest Products disaster resilience summit

10 April 2024
Funding to support disaster resilience in the primary industries has been highlighted at a South Australian Forest Products Association disaster resilience summit in Mt Gambier. Source: Timberbiz A new pilot project led by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and P
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The FPA’s annual report 2022-23 in brief

08 April 2024
Data from the FPA annual report 2022–23 show a continuing strong demand for specialist advice from the FPA about biodiversity, soil, water, geomorphology and cultural heritage, to support the development of forest practices plans on both public and private land. Source: FPA The total
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Protecting giant trees in Tasmanian forests

08 April 2024
For more than 20 years, Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Giant Tree Policy has been in place to protect live giant trees in Tasmania’s public production forests. Source: Timberbiz Sustainable Timber Tasmania actively searches for live giant trees in areas of forest planned for harvest. A
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FTMA conference for 2024

03 April 2024
For the first time in 10 years FTMA Australia took its conference out of Queensland, returning to where it all started in Victoria. The conference was held in late March at Geelong’s newly refurbished arts centre. Source: Timberbiz The conference theme was Looking Outside the Triangle
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AFPA MOU with forest contractors to implement ForestFit

03 April 2024
Growers are increasing Australians’ confidence in homegrown forest products with a fully certified supply chain and the backing of the nationally endorsed ForestFit Standard and certification scheme. Source: Timberbiz AFPA members have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with t
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FSC ANZ nominations open for six directorships

03 April 2024
Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (RFMAL), operating as FSC Australia (FSC ANZ), is accepting nominations for six director positions to join the FSC Australia board of directors. Source: Timberbiz The upcoming board year marks an exciting phase for FSC ANZ as it embarks
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Federal Court’s Strathbogie decision for planned burns

03 April 2024
Forestry Australia has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court to allow planned prescribed burns in the Strathbogie Forest. In the Federal Court, Justice Horan dismissed a move to stop four prescribed burns in the forest. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle F
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