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Victorian election platform for VFPA

The Victorian Forest Products Association has launched its state election platform, Our future grows on trees. VFPA CEO Deb Kerr said today she was proud to present a program that will help the state meet its demand for timber and emission reduction targets. Source: Timberbiz The Stat
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Potsdam Institute study shows timber could limit global warming by 2°

Building new homes from timber could save about 10% of the world’s carbon budget which is needed to limit global warming to 2° according to a new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Source: Timberbiz The study, published in the Nature Communications journal,
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National Construction Code delayed

Australia’s National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, which was initially slated for release in September, has been delayed and is now unlikely to be published until at least October. Here, FWPA provides an overview of what the forestry and wood products sector can expect. Source:
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Opinion: Simon Talbot reviews 12 months as GM of the Tasmanian Forestry Hub

I always find the end of a long-wet winter a good time to reflect, refresh and get ready for the coming spring. So, 12-months into the role I took a look back, before taking a look forward. The Tasmanian Forestry Hub’s purpose has always been to provide information to assist the Commo
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Responsible Wood launches Community Grants Program

Tomorrow Responsible Wood will launch its Community Grants Program. This is program’s third year, following the successful 2020/21 and 2021/22 programs. Source: Timberbiz The aim of the program is to support local communities develop, design and implement small community-based project
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WA’s native forest transition program hits more snags

Civic and business leaders in the lower South West of WA are calling for alternative funding programs for businesses affected by the upcoming timber ban. Source: The West Australian Forestry Minister Dave Kelly recently unveiled the latest round of funding for companies indirectly aff
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Research shows National Forestry Day is worth celebrating

New research commissioned by the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub shows direct and indirect employment in South Australia’s forest and timber industries has increased to more than 21,000, up from 18,000 in 2016. Source: Timberbiz The research, prepared by ERC on the Economic Contr
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Inaugural National Forestry Day celebrated

Yesterday was Australia’s National Forestry Day – a day to celebrate all the great work done by Australia’s forest industries. From growing trees that absorb carbon and making sustainable and renewable products, all while creating new jobs and underpinning communities, the contributio
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Greg McCormack reflects on his time as chair of AFPA

Last Wednesday Timberbiz broke the news that Australian forest industries leader Greg McCormack will step down as chair of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) on 14 September 2022 and will retire from the board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November. Source: Tim
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VicForest says its latest audit proves its diligent work ethic

VicForests believes that ongoing improvements to its forest management and harvesting methods are vital to responsible forest stewardship and the latest independent audit on its operations is proof of this.  Source: Timberbiz The latest independent audit on VicForests operations was c
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