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Opinion: Justin Law – the Eco Political agenda cutting through forest communities

16 September 2022
The inevitable job losses and the withering of regional communities is showing its first signs as log supply dwindles thanks to a Victorian Government which is using activism as its most potent tool. The Mectec sawmill at Newmerella in East Gippsland was forced to lay off its casual w
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Friday Analysis: Native forestry closures ‘dictated by science’ but not supported by science

16 September 2022
Science – and the apparent lack of it – seems to continue to be something of a sticking point at the core of the decision by the governments of WA and Victoria to shut down the native timber industry. Source: Timberbiz In Victoria, despite numerous calls from both within Parliament an
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Third in the world University of Forestry to be set up in India

14 September 2022
The University of Forestry for which an Act was declared in the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council in India, will be the first of its kind in the whole country and the third in the world, a statement from the Forest department informed. Source: The Hindu The only other two cou
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Sumitomo Forestry sustainability report

14 September 2022
Sumitomo Forestry released the English version of its Sustainability Report 2022 on its website. The report consolidates the Sumitomo Forestry Group’s activities that according to the company contribute to the realization of a sustainable and prosperous society. Source: Timberbiz This
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EU Parliament passes new forest strategy for 2030

14 September 2022
The new EU forest strategy passed this week by the European Parliament has been welcomed by European woodworking industries. The new forest strategy – A new EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe – is clear in its recognition of the ability o
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Wooden cities can cut worldwide carbon emissions

14 September 2022
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association President is predicting massive increases in the worldwide demand for engineered timber construction. Source: Timberbiz Grant Dodson has told delegates at the Forest Institute Conference in Auckland on yesterday that continuing worldwide u
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Pulp, Paper & Paper Products market strategic reviews

14 September 2022
IndustryEdge has announced that its 2022 Pulp, Paper & Paper Products Strategic Reviews publications will be available in mid-October. These reviews will provide the definitive analysis of production, trade consumption, demand and strategic developments in the main sectors of the
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Visy gets okay to build $150m cardboard box plant in Queensland

14 September 2022
Visy’s $150m corrugated cardboard box manufacturing plant in Queensland, part of the packaging and recycling giant’s $700m investment in manufacturing facilities in the state, has been approved by Brisbane City Council. Source: PKN packaging news The addition of the new facility will
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NZ Government partners with Oji to boost sustainable wood products

14 September 2022
A new partnership between the New Zealand Government and Oji Fibre Solutions could boost the development of sustainable wood products, hydrogen and biofuels at the Kinleith Mill near Tokoroa, creating jobs and reducing emissions across the economy. Source: Timberbiz “In order to build
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OFO commits to mental health first aid training for employees

14 September 2022
OneFortyOne is giving equal importance to mental health and safety as it does physical health and safety. The company is committed to making sure every employee goes home safe and well at the end of each day. Source: Timberbiz As part of the Home Safe and Well commitment, 39 employees
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