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SA timber industry committee reinstated to address significant issues

A dive into the State’s timber industry will occur with the committee on matters relating to the timber industry in the Limestone Coast and other regions of South Australia being reinstated. Source: The Border Watch The committee was established in May 2019 and was chaired by the now
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Unexpected consequences of timber industry shutdown in Victoria

With the cooler weather fast approaching, Nationals Gippsland East MP Tim Bull, is encouraging those with solid fuel heating to consider participating in the domestic firewood collection season which opened this month, while also flagging concerns with availability of wood to commerci
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The French in Green Triangle to learn forestry in a drying climate

Learning to handle forest management in a drying climate has been a central theme to a visit this week to the Green Triangle region by a French forestry delegation. Source: Timberbiz The visit has been prompted by the challenges faced by the French forest industry including unpreceden
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Logset turns black

Logset has changed its official colours for its machines after celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Logset last year. For the occasion, the company manufactured forwarders and harvesters with a special full black edition with gold decals. The success was such that Logset decided to
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The State of Canada’s Forests

Natural Resources Canada has published a report on the social, economic and environmental state of Canada’s forests and forest sector. The 2022 report spotlights the diversity of Canada’s forests, the sustainable management supporting their resilience and the range of benefits they pr
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UK may have mandatory due diligence for financing forestry

The UK may introduce mandatory due diligence for financing forest-risk sectors. There is a danger that misguided investment and financial services could undo advances that have been painstakingly achieved through environmental legislation. Source: Timberbiz In this spirit, the United
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WIDE Trust grants for international study tours

The WIDE Trust has launched an opportunity for persons actively pursuing a career in either the forestry or wood industries in New Zealand to apply for a grant, of up to NZ$30,000, to undertake an international study tour of no less than two-weeks’ duration to explore innovations, bes
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AFPA excellence in biosecurity readiness

The Australian Forest Products Association has been recognised for excellence in biosecurity preparedness. AFPA’s Forest Health and Biosecurity Subcommittee (FHaB) was awarded a Biosecurity Commendation Certificate. Source: Timberbiz Membership of the Subcommittee includes experts in
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Successful acquisition of North Island forestry estate

New Zealand Rural Land Company Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of a forestry estate located in Manawatū-Whanganui in the North Island. Source: Timberbiz The estate comprises five individual properties with a total area of approximately 2400 hectares and was purchas
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Agfest event focus on commercial native forest management in Tasmania

Private Forests Tasmania has partnered with Greenwood Strategy Solutions to communicate the commercial feasibility of private native forest management in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz Hear from former Midway CEO Tony Price and PFT acting CEO Stephen Clarke about opportunities available
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