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Tas Forest Products in agreement with Net Zero

26 April 2023
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the recent Net Zero Australia analysis which recognises how forestry can help Australia fight climate change. Source: Timberbiz “Reducing emissions is a critical pathway to meeting our greenhouse gas reduction targets but so too i
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New regional manager for Wood-Mizer

26 April 2023
Conrad Swart has been appointed Wood-Mizer’s Regional Manager – Oceania and will serve the sawmill and woodworking equipment markets in Australia, New Zealand and the 24 countries and territories of the Pacific Islands. Source: Timberbiz Based in New Zealand, Mr Swart will focus
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Career mapping to fill jobs in Tasmania

26 April 2023
What are the current jobs you are having trouble filling? What skills do workers need to do these jobs? Are these jobs critical for the growth of your business and our industry as a whole? These are the questions being answered in the Forest Industry Career Mapping Project, a joint in
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Bell’s new range of graders

24 April 2023
Bell Equipment has expanded its product range to include motor graders. With several units running in diversified applications, production has been set to begin as early as Q3 2024. Source: Timberbiz Bell Equipment Product Manager, Warren Swart, said: “Grading applications require a r
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Wood’s chemical fingerprint to find the logging source

24 April 2023
Even though logging is prohibited in many of the world’s threatened forests, that doesn’t stop some companies from logging in those areas anyways, then lying about the origins of the timber. Source: New Atlas Soon, however, such groups may be foiled by the wood’s che
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First electrically driven train transports roundwood to Metsa bioproduct mill

24 April 2023
At 8am on 21 April 2023, VR’s first train with electric locomotive transporting raw wood arrived for test runs at Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill. This marked a major step in Metsä Group and VR’s long-term cooperation, ensuring the Kemi bioproduct mill’s wood supply by rail. Source
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WIDE Trust grants for international study

24 April 2023
The WIDE Trust has 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, best practic
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Ethical Essity with FSC approval

24 April 2023
While Essity’s focus is on cleanliness and wellness you might not be aware of the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable forest management. Source: Timberbiz FSC certification is a vital tool for promoting healthy forests and responsible management practices that prioritise bi
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Forestry production should be on productive land

24 April 2023
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association would like to see production forestry and farming on productive land – rather than this land used for carbon-only forests. It says this should be a priority for any incoming government. Source: Timberbiz The FOA has been approached for comment o
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New home sales fall further

24 April 2023
Sales of new homes across Australia fell by a further 7.2% in March compared with the previous month as the rise in the cash rate over the past year continues to impede sales, according to HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly sur
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