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Opal wins world award for packaging solution

13 February 2023
Opal and JBS Australia have won a 2023 WorldStar global packaging award in the transit category for their innovative corrugated cardboard dunnage solution. Source: Timberbiz The dunnage was previously awarded Gold in both the Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year Industrial sub-cat
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Nationals challenge Labor over Maryvale mill paper problems

13 February 2023
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron has challenged the Andrews Labor Government over the possible permanent closure of Opal Australian Paper’s Maryvale white paper mill. Source: Timberbiz Mr Cameron used his first opportunity in State Parliament last week to question the
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Swedish project looks at why less than 80% of trees live longer than three

10 February 2023
A new Skogforsk lead project will investigate the reasons why less than 80% of preferred plants in Swedish reforestation projects survive after reaching three years of age. Source: Timberbiz The project will run over five years and in addition to Skogforsk, the Forestry Research Insti
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Labour shortages for Canada with ageing forestry workforce

10 February 2023
Labour shortages caused in part by a large portion of the workforce retiring without the ability to replace them is being felt by industries across Canada with the forestry sector being no exception. Source: The Chronicle Journal The labour and skill shortage faced by the forestry sec
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A forester shortage hits the UK, courses now offered for free

10 February 2023
A shortage of foresters in the UK has led to the government offering free courses in order to meet targets for tree planting. According to the Institute of Chartered Foresters as early as 2021 there was a shortfall of 10,000 workers. Source: Timberbiz The courses will grow the skilled
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Australian Wooden Boat Festival shows largest Huon Pine boat

10 February 2023
The City of Hobart has welcomed the return of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival an event that attracted 120,000 visits in 2019. The event starts today and concludes on Monday 13 February. Source: Timberbiz “This event connects our maritime past and present, and I’m delighted to see
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A stable economy won’t be achieved by stressing the housing sector

10 February 2023
A return to stable economic growth will not be achieved by putting the housing sector through boom-and-bust cycles according to the HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. Source: Timberbiz “Lending for new homes is down by 62.4% since its peak in January 2021, to its lowest level since N
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International forestry conference ForestSAT goes to NZ

10 February 2023
Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Forest will be the backdrop to a global forestry conference that is set to attract up to 500 remote sensing specialists to the city in just over 18 months’ time. Source: Timberbiz Scion has successfully secured a bid to host ForestSAT 2024, one of the most pr
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Next Gen Resource Assessment and Forecasting for Australian Plantation Forestry

10 February 2023
Forests and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has released a report titled Next Generation Resource Assessment and Forecasting for Australian Plantation Forestry stating that Australian plantation forest managers face considerable and increasing challenges to maintain and develop their f
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Timberlink celebrates its 10-year anniversary

10 February 2023
February marked a key milestone for Australian timber products manufacturing business Timberlink, as it celebrated 10 years in business. Source: Timberbiz “This is an important moment to reflect on the enormous amount of change and improvement that has happened in our business since F
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