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Christmas stand downs at Maryvale mill

02 December 2022
Opal Australian Paper is preparing to stand down workers at its Maryvale mill on Christmas Eve, in the wake of a pulp-log shortage brought on by environmentalists’ legal action. Source: Weekly Times “VicForests’ operations remain suspended and as a result, the lack of wood supply is c
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PM strongly endorses sustainably managed native and plantation timber

02 December 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries and their vital role in achieving Australia’s net zero emissions goal and global partnership to end deforestation. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at
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Opinion: Hugh Christie – Tas farmers understand the need for sustainable production

02 December 2022
They have always understood this need and have been adapting and adjusting to ensure they can keep producing food, fibre and pharmaceuticals for the world. This is seen through the genesis of Landcare launched nationally in 1989, effectively joint recognition from environmental groups
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Friday Analysis: Albanese sees the light that eludes Andrews and McGowan

02 December 2022
It was indeed pleasing for the timber industry nationally to have the Prime Minister Mr Albanese this week deliver a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries. It is a message he has delivered before, and as then, is very welcoming.
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Dragon eggs to help put out US wildfires

30 November 2022
As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting “dragon eggs” to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters’ lives. Source: CNN Business Drone Amplified, a Nebraska-based start-up, is using unmanned aerial technology
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Canada log truck training program for job opportunities

30 November 2022
British Columbia province is providing more than Can$350,000 to Okanagan College in Vernon to deliver its professional logging truck driver training program. Source: Timberbiz The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) pr
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Artificial intelligence at work in wood logistics

30 November 2022
An entirely new operating method has been adopted for the wood logistics of Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill. It combines electrified rail transports, the weighing and reception of wood at wood terminals, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Source: Timberbiz “The Kemi biopr
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Rugby star speaks at Hyne to promote workplace safety

30 November 2022
Queensland Rugby League legend and sports presenter, Shane Webcke, has a strong connection and commitment to workplace safety following the death of his father in a workplace incident.  Source: Timberbiz As the Queensland Government’s Safety Ambassador, Mr Webcke visits Queensland bus
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The supply chain under the microscope

30 November 2022
The 2022 Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference series focussed on how best to create new value and improve the integrity of the supply or value chain. A major element of that was a dedicated and stand-alone Supply Chain and Innovation Forum. Source: IndustryEdge Speakers from chemicals
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FWPA thanks Ross Hampton for outstanding service

30 November 2022
Forest and Wood Products Australia has acknowledged and thanked Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO Ross Hampton for his long and outstanding service to the Australian forest and wood products industry as he prepares to depart his role. Source: Timberbiz As CEO for the l
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