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Eden State forests bursting with animal life

27 February 2023
The latest results from a wildlife monitoring program have revealed small mammals are recovering strongly in Eden State forests following the Black Summer bushfires. Source: Timberbiz A strong response has been seen in all small mammals monitored, with most recording the highest occup
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Ernst + Young report proves hardwood is critical to NSW economy

27 February 2023
Supply of nation-building hardwood timber is critical to the NSW economy, providing thousands of jobs and skills right along the supply chain, according to a new Ernst + Young Report. Source: Timberbiz Science-based election policies must safeguard local timber supply to meet the risi
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RBA repeats the cycle the building industry faced after GFC

24 February 2023
The number of detached houses commencing construction is set to decline this year and next to its lowest level since 2012. HIA released its economic and industry Outlook Report and the report includes updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity nationally and for
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Opinion: Scion – Best practice for all climates, storms and cyclones

24 February 2023
The challenges facing communities affected by Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle in recent weeks have rekindled important discussions about forestry practices and the impact that forestry slash and storm debris is having in regions hardest hit by adverse weather events. Scion is worki
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A March vote on TABMA and Hardware Australia merger

22 February 2023
TABMA Australia and Hardware Australia members are set to vote in an Extraordinary General Meeting on 9 March to determine if the associations will merge into one entity. Source: Timberbiz This exciting prospect, for both TABMA and Hardware Australia, will provide a stronger voice tha
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NZ forestry contractors hit by a storm of troubles

22 February 2023
New Zealand’s forestry contractors in the Tairawhiti, Hawkes Bay, Coromandel and Northland regions are facing immense pressure and compounding challenges post-cyclone Gabrielle. Planted forest in these combined regions makes up almost 30% of the national forestry plantation. Source: T
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Responsible Wood Community Grants announced

20 February 2023
In August 2020, Responsible Wood launched its Community Grants Program to support local communities connecting to Responsible Wood certified forests throughout Australia. Source: Timberbiz Now in its third year, the program is gaining momentum and is fostering strong forest owner and
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NZ Forest Owners want genetic technology approved

17 February 2023
The Forest Owners Organisation (FOA) says New Zealand needs to concentrate on the safety of genetic technology on a case-by-case basis rather than persisting with blanket bans. Source: Timberbiz The FOA wants approval to introduce Douglas fir trees which can’t reproduce and so remove
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Dan Andrews is to blame for job losses at Maryvale says Darren Chester

17 February 2023
Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews must accept 100% of the blame for up to 200 job losses at Maryvale Mill, after Opal Australia decided to cease manufacturing white pulp and paper, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Source: Timberbiz Mr Chester has told Federal
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Timber Queensland’s seminar on the power of wood to reduce carbon emissions

15 February 2023
Timber Queensland is hosting an online seminar Harness the power of the Ultimate Renewable to reduce carbon emissions and improve health will be held on Tuesday 28 March. Source: Timberbiz Increasing concerns about the building and construction industry’s contribution to global carbon
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