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Five technologies to look out for in forestry

21 March 2025
The forestry sector is ripe for a tech revolution. Here are five technologies to watch out for in the near future. Source: Timberbiz First, keeping an eye on hundreds of thousands of trees is a herculean task, traditionally carried out on foot in all weathers. Imagery, whether it be t
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The Wood Pellett Association of Canada is turning Japanese

21 March 2025
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) is making strides in international market engagement with the launch of a multi-lingual website and a targeted Japanese market awareness campaign. Source: Timberbiz Recognizing the importance of export markets, particularly in Asia, where J
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China stops imports of US logs in retaliation to import tariffs

21 March 2025
On Tuesday China suspended the soybean import licences of three US firms and halted imports of US logs, stepping up its retaliation for additional tariffs on Chinese goods. Source: Reuters China also imposed import levies covering US$21 billion worth of US agricultural and food produc
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Young plant producers’ competition opens

21 March 2025
Applications for Young Plant Producer 2025 in New Zealand are now open.  This year’s competition takes place at Lincoln University on 24-25 June. Source: Timberbiz Young people who are 30 years or under by December 31, 2025 and working in the plant production industry are eligib
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FWPA Standard for recycled timber

21 March 2025
Forest & Wood Products Australia has launched FWPA Standard G02 – Recycled Timber: Visually Graded Decorative Products, the first national standard of its kind. Source: Timberbiz This new standard provides guidelines for visually grading recycled hardwood timber used in decorative
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FSC launches its brand hub for trademark management

21 March 2025
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched the FSC Brand Hub, a user-centric platform designed to streamline trademark management, marketing resources, and brand assets for all FSC stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz Developed with input from users around the world, the FSC Brand H
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Today is the UN’s International Day of the Forests

21 March 2025
Australia’s forest products sector celebrates its amazing contribution to fighting climate change, providing skilled and regional employment, creating essential products and an enormous economic contribution – this International Day of Forests, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia
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Green Triangle Fire Alliance commends outstanding efforts in fire fighting

21 March 2025
The Green Triangle Fire Alliance (GTFA) has commended the outstanding efforts of industry brigades, state agencies, and community volunteers as they contend with ongoing heightened fire danger across South Australia and Victoria. Source: Timberbiz Extreme temperatures, gusty winds, an
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Dryad sets up in Australia and NZ for early fire detection

21 March 2025
Dryad Networks, a leader in ultra-early wildfire detection, is setting up its first office in Australia and New Zealand to help tackle the region’s growing bushfire crisis. Source: Timberbiz Based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, the new hub strengthens Dryad’s ability to work dire
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Opinion: David Bowman – Climate change will bring monster fires

21 March 2025
Tasmania has been burning for more than two weeks, with no end in sight. Almost 100,000 hectares of bushland in the northwest has burned to date. This includes the Tarkine rainforest and alpine ecosystems of Cradle Mountain that may never recover. The situation has taken emergency ser
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