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Practical sawmilling workshops key to WoodTECH 2017

Two years ago – over two weeks – the FIEA WoodTECH technology series achieved a record turnout of local sawmilling companies.  Over 350 delegates attended. Source: Timberbiz All major sawmilling companies in addition to leading tech providers from throughout Australasia, North America
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Australian winner of forestry photo contest

Australia’s certified forests are incredibly diverse and the winning entry in a national photo contest highlights the enjoyment they give to visitors from all walks of life. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forestry Standard CEO Simon Dorries, commenting on the award, said the contest hel
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The true benefits of bioenergy explained

The Victorian Bioenergy Network, supported by Cultivate Agribusiness, is holding a two-day forum, workshop and tour in Ararat on 11-12 September 2017. Source: Timberbiz The aim of the forum is to provide local government businesses, community groups and others interested in reducing t
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AFCA Green Triangle meeting

Australian Forest Contractor’s Australia (AFCA) Green Triangle regional meeting and forest owners and service providers – uniform safety audit launch will be held today. Source: Timberbiz This AFCA regional meeting will provide an update on: the Log Haulage Registered Code of Pr
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Private Forestry Forum Tasmania

The Hon Guy Barnett, Minister for Resources, Minister for Building and Construction will be the keynote speaker at a private forestry forum for landowners, foresters, processors and land-use managers in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz The event will be held on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at the
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Frame Australia: Numbers justify confidence in the future

The future of the timber construction industry presents some unique challenges but overall everything points to plenty of opportunity for those willing to learn, adapt and take some risks. Source: Timberbiz That was the over-arching message from this week’s Frame Australia 2017
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Tropical Forestry at Cairns Foresters conference

Tropical Forestry: Innovation and Change in the Asia Pacific Region is the theme for the Institute of Foresters of Australia’s conference on 14 – 17 August 2017 in Cairns. Source: Timberbiz This theme recognises the rich history of Australian Foresters who have contributed to th
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70 Million reasons to celebrate launch of National Forestry Planting Day

The planting of around 70 million trees this winter has started with the official launch of National Forestry Planting Day to mark the start of the planting season for Australia’s forestry plantations. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) launched the in
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Frame defines the future

The future of timber construction is in the factory. For designers and builders, that means precision control over their product, huge time and cost savings in building a project, be it residential or commercial. Source: Timberbiz The Frame Australia conference in Melbourne on June 19
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Early Birds for IFA’s conference

Early Bird registration for IFA’s Cairns Conference has been extended until 12 June. The Conference, “Tropical Forestry: Innovation and Change in the Asia Pacific Region” will be held on 14 – 17 August 2017.  Source: Timberbiz While the focus is on the tropics there
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