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Major drawcard announced for Canberra Forest Conference

An exciting line-up of speakers has been announced for the 2018 Joint IFA-AFG Conference – Forests for healthy cities, farms and people (2-5 September). Source: Timberbiz Speakers will address the major conference themes which include: the increasing importance of urban forests
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2018 DANA Australia Forest – Wood Products Conference and field trip

DANA is offering delegates a comprehensive one and a half day, information-filled conference on the Australian forest indusrty sector in Launceston, 9-11 October, at the Grand Chancellor. Source: Timberbiz This will be the 7th event that DANA has held in Australia, and it is fitting t
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More news, more often … that’s the promise as Daily Timber News moves into its twice-weekly timeslot (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from this week. This special industry-driven news outlet takes on a slightly different content coverage with special segments and opinion pieces pl
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PF Olsen CEO to step down in September

After almost two decades at the helm, Peter Clark, CEO of PF Olsen (and president of the NZ Forest Owners Association), plans to resign later this year. Source: Timberbiz “I came into this role at a time when PF Olsen was a relatively small business and have had the support of k
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AUSTimber 2020 launched

It was an auspicious day to be launching AUSTimber 2020 as unbeknown to the large gathering at the HVP plantation just outside of Traralgon elsewhere the RFAs for the area were being signed. Source: Timberbiz At the launch were an ample number of politicians including local National M
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International Day of Forests focus on industry and sustainability

International Day of Forests (21 March) was a celebration of what our forests, timber and wood products mean to our lives, and the critical importance of sustainable management to protect the environment. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senato
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More news more often

More news, more often … that’s the promise when Daily Timber News moves into its twice-weekly timeslot (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from next week. This special industry-driven news outlet will take on a slightly different content coverage with special segments and opinion pie
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ForestWorks feedback wanted on draft project outlines 

ForestWorks is currently preparing two project outline documents called ‘Cases for Change’ for which they are seeking input. Source: Timberbiz Feedback is sought to guide the need for projects to develop skills and training products in the following areas: loading and unlo
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ERA reform of State Government business licensing

The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) has started consultation for an inquiry into reform of Western Australia’s business and occupational licensing framework. Source: Timberbiz There are 700 state government licensing schemes covering business and occupational licences, registratio
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