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TFFPN welcomes four new directors

29 November 2023
The Tasmanian Forest and Forest Products Network (TFFPN) has four newly elected board directors – Brodie Frost, Bonnie Galbraith, David Milne and Louise Wallis, who have joined continuing directors, Phillip Blacklow, Julianne O’Reilly-Wapstra and Francis Richardson. Source: Timberbiz
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AFPA represents Australian forestry at COP28

27 November 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association will represent the interests of Australia’s forestry and forest products to fight climate change over coming weeks as the world meets in Dubai for the UAE for COP28 in the continued pursuit to find effective climate solutions. Source: Timberb
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HQPlantations recognised as an inclusive employer

22 November 2023
Diversity Council Australia announced its 2023-2024 Inclusive Employers list which this year included HQP Plantations. This year a record 82 organisations were recognised for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, representing a broad range of employers from a variety of industr
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WA visit to understand sustainability in the forestry sector

22 November 2023
In a recent visit to Bunbury and Perth, Western Australia, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, embarked on a journey to explore and understand the various facets of sustainability within the region’s forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz One of the highlights
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Caboolture saw doctor claims top gong

22 November 2023
TAFE NSW has helped a Caboolture apprentice saw doctor with no previous connection to the timber industry claim a prestigious national award. Source: Timberbiz Daniel McNabb, 20, was this month honoured with the 2023 Camco Best Teamwork and Communication Award at the TAFE NSW Saw Tech
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Forestry Australia wins at Associations Forum Awards

22 November 2023
Forestry Australia was last night awarded the prestigious Association Turnaround of the Year Award at the Associations Forum Awards Dinner in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the national recognition was a testament to members, staff, volunteers and
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WoodSolutions’s Sydney workshop brings timber into university classrooms

17 November 2023
WoodSolutions’ Education Program delivered its third Industry-University Educator workshop in Sydney, supported by the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning, and School of Civil Engineering. Source: Timberbiz Bringing together 34 participants from in
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Chopperoos win fourth consecutive title

17 November 2023
Komatsu Forest congratulates the 2023 Stihl Timbersports Team World Champions…the Chopperoos. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Team has claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive win at the World Championship in Stuttgart Germany on 3 November in front of a sold out crowd of 6,500. T
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ForestTECH 2023 pronounces future for forestry is bright

17 November 2023
Three forestry students presented at the ForestTECH 2023 conference this week, marking the end of a student competition, organised by Scion and supported by Tools for Foresters. Source: Timberbiz The inaugural competition, funded by the Precision Silviculture Program, led by Forest Gr
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Sumitomo subsidiary wins Australian Good Design Award

13 November 2023
Sumitomo Forestry’s Australian landscaping subsidiary Regal Innovations was awarded the Australian Good Design Award, Gold Winner, for the design and construction of The Drying Green, an urban park in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz This is the first time a Sumitomo Forestry Group company h
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