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NW Jolly Award recipients announced

15 October 2021
Forestry Australia President Bob Gordon has paid tribute to this year’s NW Jolly recipients, Dr Jerry Leech and Gary Morgan AM AFSM and congratulated Tegan Brown who was awarded the Prince of Wales Award. Source: Timberbiz “Named in honour of Norman William Jolly, who made an outstand
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Opinion: Nick Steel – WA’s decision to end native forestry is wrong and here’s why

15 October 2021
We were recently made aware of the news that the Amazon basin has switched from a carbon sink to a carbon source. This was global news at the time, highlighting how the growing demand for forest products is fuelling unsustainable forestry practices in places like the Amazon and the ne
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Friday Analysis: Koalas are thriving, Leadbeaters need foresters, so who needs eco warriors

15 October 2021
So, despite all the silly protests, koalas on the north coast of NSW are not under threat of extinction from timber harvesting after all. In fact, to quote the State’s Natural Resources Commissioner, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte – koala density is higher than anticipated in the survey
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Future Foresters scholarship winners benefit at Forestry Australia conference

13 October 2021
Active and adaptive forest management and increased integration of Indigenous knowledge with Western scientific evidence and technologies are key to restoring and maintain the health of Australia’s forests, the Forestry Australia national conference has heard on its opening day. Sourc
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North Queensland forestry hub’s new manager

13 October 2021
North Queensland’s forest and timber industry has a new colleague following the appointment of a Regional Forestry Hub Manager to implement and progress further development of the industry in the region. Source: Timberbiz The North Queensland forestry hub is part of a network of hubs
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Forestry Australia new directors join the board

13 October 2021
Forestry Australia has appointed two new directors and re-appointed a third. The trio was announced at Forestry Australia’s AGM held last night in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia President Bob Gordon welcomed new directors Mick Stephens and Jim Wilson, who was elected a
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Fashion Forever Green

11 October 2021
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launched its Fashion Forever Green Pact; a call to immediate action for the fashion industry, brands, retailers and manufacturers alike, to adopt responsible sourcing in support of the world’s forests. Source: Timberbiz With the rising need for ren
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AFPA welcomes Toole in new roles

11 October 2021
The Australian Forest Products Association NSW has welcomed Paul Toole to his new roles as Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, at a time when the state’s forest industries need critical attention. Source: Timberbiz Mr Toole defeated Water Minister and member for Oxley Melind
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Brisbane to host international timber engineering conference

11 October 2021
One of the world’s premier scientific forums on technical and architectural innovations in timber engineering and construction — the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) — is headed for Brisbane in 2025. Source: Timberbiz FWPA and stakeholders from across the domestic forest
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Worksafe Awards MechLog for excellence

08 October 2021
Hot on the heels of its success at the recent Tasmanian Forest and Forest Product Network Awards and being a finalist in the WorkSafe Awards in 2018, MechLog has won another award at the 2021 WorkSafe Awards. Source: Timberbiz MechLog won the award for Excellence in Work Health and Sa
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