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Commonwealth States forestry ministers meeting outcomes

14 July 2023
Australia’s forest products sector has welcomed the agreed priorities from this week’s Commonwealth-States forestry ministers meeting. Ministers agreed to focus on increasing resource security, expanding forestry’s contribution to climate change mitigation and expanding the production
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China’s global wood conference

12 July 2023
The 2023 China Global Wood Trade Conference was held in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China, From 4-6 July. The event was jointly hosted by China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA), the Government of Rizhao City, and China Forestry Group. Source: Timberbiz
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Future Proofing Your Farm Forum

12 July 2023
Private Forests Tasmania is calling on private landowners not to miss an opportunity to hear from acclaimed Australian farm foresters, Rowan Reid and Andrew Stewart.  As part of PFT’s strategic program Tree Alliance, the farmer and the forester forum will be held at The Bracknell Hote
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Protests in Gippsland against ban on native timber harvesting

12 July 2023
Hundreds of people have gathered outside the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) to protest publicly against recent Latrobe City Council decisions and in opposition to the ban on native timber harvesting. Source: Philip Hopkins, LaTrobe Valley Express Last month, the council shut
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Finalists for NZ Timber Design Awards

07 July 2023
The finalists for the NZ Timber Design Awards 2023 have been announced with a record number of entries this year. Source: Timberbiz The awards were last presented in 2020 in an online event however this year they will be celebrated with a gala dinner at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland on
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Primary Industries NZ Awards

05 July 2023
Teams and individuals whose talents and toil help New Zealand’s farmers, foresters and fishers thrive, and what they produce, were honoured at the 2023 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards evening is a highlight of the fifth annual PINZ Summit, with winn
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Timber Offsite Construction Conference changes ownership

30 June 2023
As Timber Offsite Construction Conference and Exhibition (TOC) enters its 24th year the event has changed ownership for the first time. The Sydney-based Timber Development Association (TDA) has announced that it will be taking over the conference, signalling a new era of innovation an
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Highlights of forthcoming Timber Offsite Construction event

26 June 2023
The Timber Offsite Construction 2023 event will run from 11-12 September and bring together an unequalled line-up of local and global expert presenters to provide comprehensive insight on the latest developments in engineered timber and mass wood building construction. Source: Timberb
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Nominations open for Green Triangle awards

19 June 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. Each award category aims to showcase the remarkable achievements of individuals and companies within our vibrant timber community. Source: Timberbiz Now is the time to nominate a staff member, a colleague a c
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Timber to feature at Brisbane Olympics

19 June 2023
Australia’s forest products sector has backed the Queensland Government’s plan for a climate positive Olympic Games in 2032, including through the use of climate friendly timber and wood products in Olympic venues and infrastructure. Source: Timberbiz “AFPA and Timber Queensland welco
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