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ForestFit training program pilot – expressions of interest

01 July 2020
Expressions of interest are being sought for a ForestFit training program pilot in NSW. The NSW Government, in partnership with the forest industry and the Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA), committed funding to support the development of ForestFit which is developing t
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Vistek to provide free webinars on mass timber uses

29 June 2020
Vistek Structural Engineers are providing pro-bono webinars on mass timber aimed at design and construction professionals who are keen to learn more about this new form of construction. Source: Timberbiz The Melbourne-based firm has been a pioneer in the mass timber space in Australia
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CFMEU gauges commitment of candidates to forestry in Eden-Monaro

29 June 2020
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has penned a survey for Eden-Monaro by-election candidates, to gauge their level of commitment to supporting the forest industries if elected next month. Source: Tumut and Adelong Times The CFMEU Manufacturing Divis
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VicForests Timber Release Plan feedback needed

29 June 2020
VicForests is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to its Timber Release Plan. The TRP change proposes an additional 59 new coupes in the Benalla-Mansfield, North-East and Tambo Forest Management Areas. Source: Timberbiz VicForests CEO Monique Dawson says that as part of this chan
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Friday Analysis: Victorian forestry fighting back

26 June 2020
There are signs the timber industry is getting organized for a fight in Victoria. Well, better organized. The Australian Forest Products Association started the ball rolling some time ago working at times with joint media releases with the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (V
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WA trials online timber auction and finds success

26 June 2020
With COVID-19 changing the way everybody lives, Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission’s Timber Auction has had to move with the times and go online. Forester – Senior Timber Assessor Steve Davis says it was unknown how successful this auction would be, given that logs a
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FWPA calling for directors to join its board

22 June 2020
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is seeking nominations for two non-executive directors to join its board in 2020, with expressions of interest open until 10 July as each year sees the completion of three-year terms of some directors. Source: Timberbiz An independent direct
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ForestWorks to train industry on digital media for free

22 June 2020
ForestWorks will be providing a free one-hour on-line training session to our industry to teach Timber Industry participants how to use digital tools and social media to support our industry. Source: Timberbiz So many conversations about our resource are held in the social media space
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Eden-Monaro poll says result could hinge on bushfire recovery

22 June 2020
An Eden-Monaro poll confirms bushfire recovery is a priority for voters, with 58% of voters saying they are more likely to vote for a political party or candidate that stands for increased funding to help bushfire affected communities. Source: Timberbiz The uComms poll of 800 voters a
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Grade timber properly to take ‘Timber to Market’

22 June 2020
Grade timber properly, avoid selling in bulk, use registered forestry experts and research thoroughly – those are some of the tips that forest growers should keep in mind as they take their timber to market. Source: Philip Hopkins That was the message from Steve Dobbyns, a forestry co
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