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Get trees in the ground in Mount Gambier

07 July 2023
Getting trees in the ground will remain the focus of the timber industry as the Forest Industry Advisory Council hosted its first meeting at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier. Source: Border Watch The membership of the advisory council was expanded following the election of t
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FOA CEO David Rhodes retires from the role

07 July 2023
The NZ forestry industry farewelled FOA Chief Executive David Rhodes this week, after 18 successful years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rhodes has been party to an enormous amount of change over the years – the introduction of the forest growers levy in 2013, the destruction cause
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New convenor needed for Tas Forest & Forest Product Network

07 July 2023
After more than five “great years” in the convenor chair, the time has come for Therese Taylor to step back from her role with the Tasmanian Forests & Forest Product Network. Source: Timberbiz Ms Taylor said it has been a professional highlight for her to work with the
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Scrambling for the remains of Vic native timber

07 July 2023
The remains of Victoria’s native timber industry is in the dark about what happens next following VicForests’ rejected Supreme Court appeal. Source: Weekly Times After the verdict, announced last Tuesday, VicForests said in a statement it was “disappointed with the Victorian Court of
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Opinion: Nick Steel – Let’s clear up misconceptions about forestry in Tasmania

07 July 2023
A decade of change has made the Tasmanian forestry industry a leader in responsible business, says TFPA CEO Nick Steel. Despite it being 10 years since Gunns Ltd was placed into liquidation, many of forestry’s detractors seem to view the industry through an outdated lens. In the decad
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Friday analysis: Vic Labor, activists – votes & purported virtue is more important than environmental and humanitarian outcomes

07 July 2023
The long-term damage caused by the State Government in Victoria’s decision to close the native timber industry – prematurely or otherwise – is rapidly becoming obvious. In fact, that government’s treatment of rural Victoria makes it even worse. John Cameron knows what he i
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Turkey adds another 53 trees to protection laws

05 July 2023
The number of “monumental trees,” recognized as cultural heritage and placed under protection in Turkey has increased to 10,506 with the registration of 53 additional trees this year. Source: Daily Sabah Monumental trees, which have a lifespan capable of bridging the past
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Project to measure sustainable forestry is looking for a research partner

05 July 2023
PEFC is launching a project to measure the impact of sustainable forest management certification in European forests. It is looking to partner with a research institute to take the project to an exciting and robust level. Source: Timberbiz Society and markets are increasingly demandin
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OH&S in the future of forestry work

05 July 2023
Climate change, demographic transitions, technological developments and innovation are megatrends affecting forestry work. As the conditions of forestry work change, so does the nature of the work-related risks. Source: Timberbiz Despite efforts and improvements made over the past few
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Primary Industries NZ Awards

05 July 2023
Teams and individuals whose talents and toil help New Zealand’s farmers, foresters and fishers thrive, and what they produce, were honoured at the 2023 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards. Source: Timberbiz The awards evening is a highlight of the fifth annual PINZ Summit, with winn
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