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US democracy under question as people reluctant to speak against Trump

16 April 2025
US organizations and businesses that will have to deal with increased lumber prices when higher duties hit seem reluctant to speak up, fearing retribution from the Trump administration. Source: Times Colonist The Trump administration’s focus on retribution against individuals and orga
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International Paper sells five plants to PALM

16 April 2025
International Paper has announced that the company has entered into exclusive negotiations with PALM Group of Germany after receiving an irrevocable offer for the purchase of five corrugated box plants in Europe: (i) three plants in Normandy, France (namely, one box plant in Saint-Ama
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Biomass satellite fuelled and ready to scan Earth’s forests

16 April 2025
Marking a major milestone in the preparation of ESA’s Biomass satellite for its scheduled 29 April liftoff, experts have completed the critical and hazardous process of fuelling the satellite. Source: Timberbiz Once launched and commissioned for its working life in orbit around Earth,
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At a giant snail’s pace

16 April 2025
OneFortyOne NZ Forests has established a dedicated sanctuary to protect a rare endemic snail species in a partnership that brings together forestry, conservation, and mana whenua. Source: Timberbiz The sanctuary, located within OneFortyOne’s Rai Forests, provides a small safe haven fo
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Inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions’ Awards

16 April 2025
Nominations are open for the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions’ Awards, celebrating the people and groups leading native growing efforts New Zealand Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced. Source: Timberbiz “These awards will recognise the farmers, landowners, iwi, and
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ReMade in Australia branding to demonstrate recycling capabilities

16 April 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes Federal Labor’s ‘ReMade in Australia’ brand announced as a measure that has potential to demonstrate the recycling power of our sector but the big elephant in the room remains: where does a future Albanese Government stand on
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Softwoods group applauds promised funding for roads and infrastructure

16 April 2025
The Softwoods Working Group (SWG) applauds the Coalition’s commitment to strengthening regional communities through its $1 billion investment in local roads and community infrastructure. Source: Timberbiz This funding will provide much-needed support to councils across Australia, espe
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Tasmanian Forest Products wants RFAs kept by any new government

16 April 2025
As part of its 2025 Federal Election priorities, the Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) is calling for all candidates to throw their support behind Australia’s Regional Forestry Agreements (RFAs) – ensuring the existing agreements remain in place into the future. Sourc
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Federal Labor’s commitment to the Boyer Paper Mill welcomed

16 April 2025
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes Federal Labor’s $24 million election commitment for the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania. This funding will help the facility transition the energy source for its boiler infrastructure from coal to electricity along with other ess
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Timber to leave the CFMEU to form Timber, Furnishings and Textiles Union

16 April 2025
Members of the CFMEU Manufacturing Division have voted overwhelmingly to leave the CFMEU and establish an independent union, the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU). Source: Timberbiz In the AEC-run ballot ordered by the Fair Work Commission, 91.6% of participating members vo
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