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VicForest says its latest audit proves its diligent work ethic

26 August 2022
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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Opinion: Nick Steel – underwhelming self-indulgent protests do not contribute to change

26 August 2022
  You may have recently seen the “Blockade Australia” protests in Sydney. The defining moment being the live social media stream of a young woman who drove to the entrance of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, stopped her car in the middle of the road and locked herself to the steering w
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More Aussies now believe forest industries are important

24 August 2022
New data shows a spike in the proportion of Australians who believe forest industries provide important products for the country. Results from a new a national survey conducted by Vociniq – Community Trust in Australia’s Rural Industries – of thousands of people, shows an 8% uptick fr
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AFPA’s Greg McCormack to step down and Diana Gibbs to step in

24 August 2022
Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) chair, Greg McCormack, is stepping down from the role after 11 years. He will be replaced by AFPA director Diana Gibbs who was unanimously endorsed by the AFPA directors. Source: Timberbiz An agro-economist, Ms Gibbs, has served on the AFP
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Teaching forestry in our schools’ curriculum

22 August 2022
New ForestVR 360-degree videos have launched and can be viewed via any device with a web browser or a VR headset. The new video experiences span across three different themes and align to the Australian Curriculum. Source: Timberbiz The Forest Science Explorers series for primary stud
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Labour shortage targeted by new program as timber demand rises

22 August 2022
The union representing timber workers (CFMEU Manufacturing) has announced the start of a new targeted diversity program to induct new workers into the timber industry as labour shortages and timber demand have combined to create unexpected demand for workers. Source: Tumut and  Adelon
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HIA Outlook Report out and shows home building boom to end

19 August 2022
The rise in the cash rate will have a minor impact compared with the events of the past two years according to the Housing Industry Association. HIA released its economic and industry Outlook Report for Australia yesterday. Source: Timberbiz The Outlook Report includes updated forecas
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Responsible Wood on judging panel for BDAA National Awards

19 August 2022
Responsible Wood Marketing and Communication Officer Jason Ross has been appointed as a judge of the 2022 BDAA National Design Awards – entries have opened. Source: Timberbiz The BDAA National Design Awards is one of Australia’s most prestigious building design awards, showcasing the
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FWPA kit will help sort the Greenwashing

17 August 2022
Forest and Wood Products Australia’s Misleading Claims Kit has recently been updated to help the forestry and wood products industry identify and act against misleading environmental marketing claims that may reduce the appeal of timber and wood products. Source: Timberbiz The k
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FIANT employs its first dedicated staff member in the NT

17 August 2022
In 2020 the Northern Territory forestry industry formed the Forestry Industry Association of the Northern Territory (FIANT) however, the newly established association did not employ any dedicated staff members. Earlier this month, FIANT achieved a significant milestone by employing a
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