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Pining for Christmas in Queensland

05 December 2022
This Christmas the smell of a fresh pine tree in the Parliamentary Annexe is a daily reminder for staff and visitors of the environmental and economic benefits Queensland’s forest and timber industry grows and manufactures. Source: Timberbiz Curtis Pitt, Speaker of the Queensland Parl
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Labour the major constraint on developed economies

05 December 2022
Across the world, developed economies are struggling to meet production, delivery and service needs, due mainly to a shortage of labour. The shortages, wrought by the halt of human movement across the globe during the pandemic, are now dire in many countries, including Australia and N
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Tough year for NZ forestry exports

05 December 2022
New Zealand’s record food and fibre export revenue is projected to reach new record highs, helping protect New Zealanders from the sharp edges of the global downturn said NZ Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor. Source: Timberbiz The Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SO
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Ta Ann partners with ASH to develop engineered flooring

05 December 2022
Ta Ann Tasmania (TAT) general manager Robert Yong said the partnership with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is an example of the growing demand for products for the building industry. Source: The Burnie Advocate TA and ASH have been working together to develop engineered floori
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Remsoft connects with FPC WA to streamline planning

05 December 2022
The Forest Products Commission of Western Australia (FPC) is implementing Remsoft Operations with connected Optimization Modeling capabilities to streamline annual planning and forest estate management. By increasing planning effectiveness and transparency, the technology will free up
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Z-boom cranes gaining popularity

04 December 2022
Z-boom cranes have become more common in recent years. Finnish crane manufacturer Kesla estimates that Z-boom cranes already constitute almost 40% of its crane production. Source: Timberbiz Alongside traditional Z-boom cranes, a front folded version has also been introduced to the mar
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Homerton Hall wins gold for Cambridge University

04 December 2022
University of Cambridge’s ‘Homerton College Dining Hall’ is the UK’s best new timber building, having won the Gold Award at the Wood Awards. Source: Timberbiz Elegant and impressive, the dining hall was praised by the judges for how it celebrates the integrity and inherent beauty of i
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10 storey wooden tower to be shaken not stirred

04 December 2022
Engineers will severely stress a 10-storey tower on the UCSD quake table to test the mettle of tall wood buildings. The shaking will be equivalent to the magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake and could answer serious questions about the durability of ‘tall timber’. Source: San Diego Uni
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From woodland to woodwork photo competition

04 December 2022
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section is launching a photo contest in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Source: Timberbiz The theme of the contest is “From wo
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Komatsu has a system to measure trees

04 December 2022
Komatsu’s new system improves calibration of the diameter and length measuring by using a new method to secure better statistical data and reduce the risk for human error. Another new feature is the integrated analysis function for visualisation of the control measurement result. Sour
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