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NZ Forest Owners elect Matt Wakelin as its new president

27 March 2024
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association has elected Matt Wakelin as its new president. Mr Wakelin was elected during FOA’s Annual General Meeting replacing retiring president Grant Dodson. Source: Timberbiz Portfolio manager for New Forests, Mr Wakelin has extensive experience stemm
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George Prothero honoured by FTMA with service award

27 March 2024
George Prothero, a respected and admired person within in the timber frame and truss sector, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Clive Martella Service to Industry Award in a ceremony surrounded by industry stalwarts at the 2024 FTMA National Conference. Source: Timberbiz This
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Poland again wins European Tree of the Year

22 March 2024
In 2024, the Polish beech Heart of Garden from the Niemcza region won the European Tree of the Year contest. Yet another beech tree took the second place: The Weeping Beech of Bayeux from Normandy, France. An honourable third place went to The Thousand-year-old Olive Tree of Luras fro
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FSC on the hunt for new member for standards development

22 March 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council Australia and New Zealand is on the hunt for a new member for its Social Chamber on the Standards Development Group following the resignation of Lorraine Cassin. Source: Timbebiz The FSC ANZ Board has approved the process for appointing Ms Cassin’s
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Australia’s head of forestry supports UN efforts on Day of Forests

22 March 2024
Yesterday was the United Nations International Day of Forests, an important day to raise awareness of forest habitats and encourage local, national and international efforts to protect and restore forests. Source: Timberbiz The theme for 2024 is Forests and Innovation: New Solutions f
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TFPA releases its 2024 election scorecard both parties support forestry

22 March 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) has today released its 2024 election scorecard, showing both major parties to be strong supporters of the Tasmanian forestry industry. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the launch of the scorecard, TFPA Chief Executive Officer Nick Steel sa
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Friday analysis: Good news in Tas neither party wants to stop native timber forestry

22 March 2024
Tasmania goes to the polls tomorrow in what is shaping as a vital election for the State’s timber industry. In what can only be seen as good news, neither the Government nor Labor want to halt timber harvesting for Tasmania’s native forests. In a nutshell, the Government has vow
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Timber Construct 2024 program

20 March 2024
The Timber Construct 2024 program has been released, the event is aimed at those who design and construct timber and mass wood buildings. It will be held on 12 -13 August at Rydges Hotel, Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz The Timber Construct Conference and Exhibition is owned and organise
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Timberlink marks Day of the Forests with sustainable timber manufacturing

20 March 2024
Following the recent pledge by the Australian Government and 16 other nations during COP28 in Dubai to enhance timber usage in construction, the Forest Stewardship Council says attention has now been drawn to the significant environmental benefits of timber. Source: Timberbiz The FSC
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Australian Design Awards entries open

18 March 2024
Attention all architects, builders, and designers the Australian Timber Design Awards is back for 2024 and entries are now open for the 2024 awards. Source: Timberbiz The categories are: Excellence in Timber Design Australian Designed International. Projects based overseas and complet
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