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World Architecture Awards 2022 – last year’s winner was NZ

28 March 2022
Are you an architect or part of a project team that recognises the huge benefits of timber as a construction material?  Did you opt for certified timber as the main material in your completed construction project? Then make sure to enter your project for the Best Use of Certified Timb
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Specialty timber auction in WA

28 March 2022
The Forest Products Commission in Western Australia will open its first specialty timber auction for 2022 on Thursday, 7 April. The specialty timber auctions are made up of varying lot sizes that are curated to accommodate small commercial operators, craftspeople and hobbyists who are
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FSC Australia seeks four directors

25 March 2022
FSC Australia is seeking nominations for four director positions to join the FSC Australia board of directors. FSC is embarking on the second year of a five-year strategic plan to enhance its reach and impact as an organisation. Source: Timberbiz Several important initiatives are alre
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Help Future Foresters connect and direct forestry issues

25 March 2022
The Future Foresters Initiative (FFI) is on the lookout for new committee members. The FFI was established as a platform for young and emerging forest scientists, professionals, managers and growers to connect with each other and the broader Australian forestry community. Source: Timb
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Sustainable Timber Tas hit by Bob Brown protestors

25 March 2022
The Tasmanian Government and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have condemned Thursday’s workplace invasion of SST’s offices in Hobart by Bob Brown Foundation protesters. Source: The Mercury, Timberbiz Two protesters were arrested after Bob Brown Foundation protesters set up a l
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Forestry pathologist a finalist in Biosecurity NZ awards

23 March 2022
A commitment to forest pathology and an ability to communicate complex science in a compelling manner has seen Dr Rebecca McDougal named as a finalist in the Bioprotection Aotearoa Science category at the NZ Biosecurity Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards, run by Biosecurity New Zeal
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Forestry Australia shines a light on forest science and skills

21 March 2022
International Day of Forests As part of International Day of Forests, Forestry Australia is shining a light on the importance of forest science, and the skilled, experienced forest managers, growers and professionals who drive positive sustainable forest outcomes across the country. S
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Positive reflections to be had over forestry day dinner

21 March 2022
International Day of Forests Forest Industries Federation WA Chief Executive Officer Adele Farina said while the industry in her state had faced many challenges, the International Day of Forests was the ideal day for positive reflection. Source: Timberbiz Ms Farina said that this year
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Call for all sides of politics to focus on planting for the future

21 March 2022
International Day of Forests Australia’s forest industries are marking today’s International Day of Forests to call on all sides of politics to focus on getting more production trees planted nationally, while guaranteeing a secure future for our sustainable native forest industries, t
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Chester slams Vic Government over native forest closure plans

18 March 2022
Nationals Federal MP Darren Chester has attacked as “farcical” and an “insult” the Andrews Government’s praise for the use of local Vic Ash timber in the Latrobe Valley Performing Arts Centre while still backing the destruction of Gippsland’s native forest industry. Mr Chester, the Me
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