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Mountain Future Awards nominations open

02 October 2024
From food insecurity, climate change and biodiversity loss, to lack of access to services, gender inequalities, poverty and outmigration, the world’s mountain regions today face major global challenges. Source: Timberbiz A new generation is gearing towards innovative solutions and new
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ForestSAT conference attracts international experts from NASA

02 October 2024
A global forestry event attracted experts from NASA and remote sensing specialists from nearly 30 countries to Rotorua in September. Source: Timberbiz Crown Research Institute Scion hosted ForestSAT 2024, the most prestigious international conference on the application of remote sensi
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Scion’s Employee Recognition Awards

30 September 2024
Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where over 90 nominations, the highest in the event’s history, highlighted the outstanding contributions of staff across various fields. Source: Timberbiz Held both in-person and
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Forest Practices Awards nominees announced

30 September 2024
  Congratulations to all nominees of the Forest Practices Awards 2024. The FPA Board and Awards Committee thank everyone who submitted a nomination and took time to recognise excellence across the forest practices system. Source: Timberbiz The nominees are listed below for each a
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Nominate a forest contracting legend quickly

27 September 2024
Time is running out to nominate a forest contracting legend to be recognised with an AFCA Hall of Fame, Service to Industry or Industry Excellence Award for 2024. Nominations close on Monday 30 September with the winners announced that the AFCA Gala Dinner in November. Source: Timberb
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Hundreds attend timber fest in Gympie

20 September 2024
Hundreds of industry workers and their families, whose livelihoods and businesses are supported by Queensland’s sustainable forest and timber industry, welcomed the support of local leaders at the Queensland Timber Fest in Gympie last weekend. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland’s CEO
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Gottstein Trust capacity building grants

18 September 2024
The Gottstein Trust’s annual round of capacity building grants is open for applications until midnight Wednesday 16 October 2024. Source: Timberbiz The purpose of the grants is firmly aimed at further advancing the forest and forest products industry across Australia. The range of gra
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Small steps for Forest Week 2024

16 September 2024
Saturday, 21 September, marks the start of FSC Forest Week 2024, a global initiative aimed at raising consumer awareness about the critical role of sustainable forestry. Source: Timberbiz Running from 21-27 September, this campaign, led by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), shines
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EWPAA unveils new office

16 September 2024
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia’s new mezzanine office and boardroom was formally opened by EWPAA Chair Stuart Toakley last week enthusiastically attended by industry and supply chain representatives. Source: Timberbiz The new office is open and welcoming, sh
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George the Farmer tells 600 students stories of wood

21 August 2024
In celebration of National Forestry Day, 600 students gathered at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier yesterday for a concert featuring George the Farmer. The event was a unique blend of music, storytelling, and education, designed to highlight the importance of forestry and it
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