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More empty promises from Vic Government on tree planting say Nationals

30 September 2022
A State Government plan to invest $120 million to shore up Victoria’s timber supply and supporting the forestry sector’s transition away from native timber has already come under attack by the Nationals. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney yesterday announced the
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Opinion: Mick Stephens – new investment pathway for trees on farms is a sweet spot

30 September 2022
As a resource economist I have spent the best part of three decades of my professional life working either on applied economic research, Government policy or industry advocacy related to plantation development in Australia. From that experience, I thought it timely to impart some obse
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Friday analysis: cracks in the $120m investment to shore up Vic timber supplies

30 September 2022
So, the State Government in Victoria plans to invest $120 million to help “shore up Victoria’s timber supply and supporting the forestry sector’s transition away from native timber”. Lots of pretty numbers in the announcement; 2000 new jobs, plantations covering an area the size of 70
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Tasmanian op targets illegal harvesting in Huon Valley

28 September 2022
Ten people have been caught committing woodcutting offences during a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Police have confirmed. Source: Timberbiz, photos DPFEM Media “Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been conducti
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Koskisen chipboard uses bio-based binder

28 September 2022
Koskisen is a Finnish wood industry company producing sawn timber and panel products, such as birch plywood, furniture, and construction boards made of chip board. Koskisen uses Stora Enso’s bio-based binder, NeoLigno by Stora Enso, to replace fossil-based resins used in furniture boa
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Oak roof shortlisted for UK Wood Award

28 September 2022
Oak frame specialists, Carpenter Oak, have been shortlisted for a prestigious competition which promotes outstanding work. Sources: Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette, Timberbiz, photos Carpenter Oak , The East Cornworthy-based company has made it to the final of the UK 2022 Wood Awar
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EU Parliament agrees on deforestation-free supply chains

28 September 2022
The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests. Products that contribute to the destruction of rainforests through their production should no longer be allowed to be imported into the EU in the future. With the regulation on “defo
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Australia and international leaders in a UN initiative from COP26

28 September 2022
Australia’s forest industry has welcomed the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership, an international initiative announced at the UN General Assembly which will drive further climate mitigation activities across the globe, by recognising the role of forestry in decreasing CO2 levels
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FWPA invites RD&E proposals to benefit commercial forest growers

28 September 2022
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is inviting RD&E proposals to advance research of benefit to Australia’s commercial forest growers. Source: Timberbiz The research is to be aligned with one or more of FWPA’s programs: Program 3 – Assisting value chain optimisation Program
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Scion joins 40 forestry companies in NZ Fieldays’ pavilion

28 September 2022
In a Fieldays first, Scion will be among more than 40 organisations gathering under one roof to educate visitors about the New Zealand’s dynamic forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz Under the theme of ‘Wood – our low-carbon future’, the Fieldays Forestry Hub will be a dedicated space at
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