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One million seedlings planted by 25 people in six weeks

16 August 2023
Forestry Corporation has almost completed a ground-breaking replanting program that has seen more than 11 million seedlings planted in the state’s pine forests this winter. Source: Timberbiz Almost three years on from the Black Summer bushfires and the recovery effort in softwood plan
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Proactive private forestry understanding the value of wood on farms

16 August 2023
Tasmania’s private foresters are at the forefront of combating climate change and alleviating Australia’s construction timber scarcity through proactive private native regrowth forest management. Source: Timberbiz Tasmania’s extensive private regrowth native forests have a
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Steam tram 100 to run on biofuels

14 August 2023
Steam tram number 100 will operate on a renewable energy source made from trees at MOTAT Live Day on 20 August 2023. Developed by Scion, the biofuel will undergo its largest trial to date, which will see 250 kilograms of briquettes supplied to MOTAT to keep the little tram running all
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Interior décor retailer partners with FSC

14 August 2023
MAX LEVI, an Australian interior decor retailer, has partnered with FSC as a promotional licence holder, offering a broad selection of home decor items that support sustainable forestry practices. Source: Timberbiz Corporate Social Responsibility Director, for MAX LEVI Stephanie Sammu
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Shortages of land will hike house prices and slow construction

14 August 2023
The volume of residential land transactions has fallen 37% over the 12 months to March 2023 which will see the volume of new home commencements slow over the next year, according to HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report provides u
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Forest Fundamentals program for the next generation of foresters

11 August 2023
As part of its commitment to the next generation of forestry professionals, Forestry Australia has developed the Forest Fundamentals Online Learning Program, providing an introduction to foundational forestry-specific subjects. Source: Timberbiz This new program is available on Forest
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Report shows Central West timber stores more than it emits

11 August 2023
The Central West Forestry Hub has released a comprehensive report showcasing how the entire timber industry in the Central West region results in more carbon stored than is emitted. Source: Timberbiz Hub manager Heath Molden said the report highlighted that the Central West forestry i
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Chainsaw skills from basic to advanced

09 August 2023
Skills Insight and ForestWorks are undertaking a project to review the three units of competency which outline how to demonstrate competence with chainsaws at a basic, intermediate and advanced level. Source: Timberbiz Forestry operators, arborists and emergency workers may all need t
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ForestrySA’s community focus

09 August 2023
Responsible Wood was privileged to see some of the outstanding members making a positive impact on the environment in South Australia. A highlight of the visit was a meeting with ForestrySA, South Australia’s home-grown plantation and community forest manager. Source: Timberbiz
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Growth Scholarships awarded by Timber Queensland

09 August 2023
Hyne Timber’s Katie Fowden has been awarded the $10,000 Kennedy’s Timber Award as part of Timber Queensland’s 2023-24 Growth Scholarship Awards Program. Timber Queensland’s Strategic Relations Manager Clarissa Brandt said entries increased by 50% from the inaugural 2022-2023 program a
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