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Upgraded Komatsu 895 better performance and stronger

06 September 2024
With its powerful transmission and large load capacity, the Komatsu 895 is a truly productive final felling forwarder. There is an all-new, powerful crane option; the 205F. The Komatsu 895 has also been upgraded with a robust load space, including gate and bunks with telescopic functi
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Approvals increase as market confidence returns

06 September 2024
Market confidence appears to be returning to the home building market, with an increase in residential building approvals in July, according to HIA Economist Maurice Tapang. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics this week released its monthly building approvals data fo
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Bushfire and forest staff to be cut in Victoria

06 September 2024
Victoria’s timber towns are set to be stripped of more jobs, as Premier Jacinta Allan prepares to cut 208 staff from her government’s Bushfire and Forest Services Group across 99 regional sites, according to The Weekly Times. Source: The Weekly Times Orbost, Omeo, Heyfield, Bairnsdale
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Vietnam’s plans for future forestry

30 August 2024
Vietnam is aiming to increase the export value of wood and wood products to US$20 billion by 2025 and US$25 billion by 2030 under the national forestry planning for 2021-20230 period, with a vision to 2050. Sources: VnEconomy, Timberbiz The planning was approved under a Prime Minister
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Ultrasonic joining of wood with metal

30 August 2024
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining technique, researchers at TU Graz succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of the renewable raw material wood with metal and polymer composite. Source:  Timberbiz The renewable raw material wood is climate-neutral and at th
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The Eucalyptus: The Australian tree that shades Greece

30 August 2024
Most Australians visiting Greece may be bewildered to find their iconic eucalyptus tree growing in this part of the world. With its aromatic leaves and outstretched branches, they provide a much-needed respite from the scorching Greek sun. Yet, true to its Greek name, these “blessed”
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Thirty years spent with OneFortyOne

30 August 2024
With an official 30 years on the clock, and an extra eight pre-career break for kids, OneFortyOne Contractor Manager/EHSR Administrator Jenni Kain has dedicated almost four decades of her career to building relationships and helping people. Source: Timberbiz Ms Kain’s milestone is a c
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Information for NZ growers of XyloGene planting stock

30 August 2024
NZDFI has recently produced a new 4-page brochure predominantly for growers, it summarises essential information around choosing a forestry regime, site/species selection, and NZDFI’s improved XyloGene planting stock. Source: Timberbiz New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation’s tree bre
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Managed forests save koalas

30 August 2024
Recognition of the value of the managed harvested native hardwood timber forests could be the answer to the ongoing efforts to save koala colonies on the Mid and North Coast of New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz This is the proposal the REEF Research Foundation’s (REEF) Forestry Aware
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Recycling and reusing buyback timber

30 August 2024
The Lismore App reported on the NSWRA’s (Reconstruction Authority) plans to recycle and reuse building materials from purchased homes through the Resilient Homes Program. Source: The Lismore App It was announced that a timber recycling trial is taking place in two locations in L
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