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Environmental standards may lead to use of consultants

24 May 2018
The launch of environmental standards in New Zealand for plantation forestry will ensure uniformity across councils, but may lead to an increase in the use of consultants. Sources: Otago Daily Times, New Zealand Herald, Southern Rural Life Rural consultants and rare galaxiids could be
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Women in Forest & Timber Network “Strength in Support” function

22 May 2018
The “Strength in Support” cocktail party which is being held on 2 June at the Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, Queensland provides an opportunity for women in the industry to network and support each other. Source: Timberbiz The invitation to attend the event is extended to all
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Free heavy vehicle safety workshops for national forestry

22 May 2018
The Australian Forestry Contractors Association (AFCA) will host its next round of free safety workshops for forestry workers in regional NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Sourc: Timberbiz The NHVR has joined forces with AFCA, providing funding for the Forestry Logistics Safety Progr
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WoodSolutions Tour after Frame

22 May 2018
Following on from Frame Australia’s conference in Melbourne a three-day tour is planned to visit Australia’s largest CLT plant in Wodonga and a number of mass and timber framed buildings in Sydney. Source: Timberbiz The tour commences in Melbourne, travelling by coach to Wodonga to se
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WoodSolutions 2018 European tour

16 May 2018
Join a group of architects, engineers, developers and building professionals visiting landmark timber projects, fabrication and manufacturing facilities in Europe. Source: Timberbiz Your tour leader is Andrew Dunn, timber engineer and CEO of the Timber Development Association who has
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A Milestone for Frame Australia

16 May 2018
Nick Milestone, the key speaker at this year’s Frame Australia conference, has a clear message: offsite construction is a game-changer for the construction industry. Source: Timberbiz It’s the answer to the long-standing industry debate about how productivity and innovation can build
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Hyne Community Trust opens for applications

16 May 2018
It’s time for Tumbarumba community groups to start formalising their project details with the Hyne Community Trust calling for applications from June 2018 for projects valued over $10,000. Source: Timberbiz The Hyne Community Trust has been supporting community projects since 20
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SmartTimber Awards from the Heart

15 May 2018
A Masters of Architecture student from the University of Queensland has received Timber Queensland’s newly-minted SmartTimber Awards. Source: Timberbiz Revealed at Timber Queensland’s Doing Timber Business in Queensland: Room to Grow conference held in Brisbane, Peter Gree
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Four projects shortlisted in Queensland awards

15 May 2018
Four BVN projects have been included in the shortlist of Regional Architecture Awards making them nominees for a Queensland Architecture Award that will be announced on Friday 8 June 2018. Source: Timberbiz. Photos: Christopher Frederick Jones The shortlisted projects include the Gold
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Intelligent use of timber important to worldwide climate protection

15 May 2018
With the impact of global warming set to become a key issue in Australian forestry policy, German experts have emphasised the indispensable role of sustainable forest management in climate protection. From Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz The Victorian Labor Government has pledged to incl
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