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Austria at Osaka

14 April 2025
With Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan now officially open buildings like the Austrian pavilion are basking in the limelight. Spanning an overall area of 940m2 and serving as a ‘hub of ideas’, Austria’s pavilion includes exhibition space reflecting their role as a pioneer in ‘green technologi
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The UK and US tariffs

14 April 2025
Amidst rising economic uncertainty, the Timber Development UK (TDUK) is exploring the impact that US tariffs and any UK Government response could have on the UK timber market. The importance of the industry staying aligned both in the UK, and globally, is essential. Source: Timberbiz
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Reorganisation of US Forest Service sets alarm bells ringing

14 April 2025
Recent reports suggesting that certain critical programs – specifically regarding private land ownership and wildland fire management – may be shifted outside of the Forest Service have been a particular source of alarm says the National Association of State Foresters (US). Source: Ti
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Good for wool but what about wood

14 April 2025
The announcement by the New Zealand Government directing public agencies to consider using wool fibres over synthetic options is a sensible decision, but it is disappointing wood fibres that possess the same innovative, sustainable and health benefits to wool have been overlooked says
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Australian first study combats the shot hole borer

14 April 2025
An Australian-first scientific study using systemically injected chemicals in WA’s City of Canning local government area is showing early success, signalling a breakthrough in urban forest protection.  Source: Inside Local Government In collaboration with BioHerbicides Australia (BHA)
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Timber Queensland Growth Scholarships for early and mid-life professionals

14 April 2025
Timber Queensland has launched its 2025–2026 Growth Scholarship Program, inviting early and mid-career professionals and skilled workers across the forest and timber industry to apply for financial support to pursue tailored learning and professional development opportunities. Source:
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Paper and paperboard trade with the US

14 April 2025
The announcement by the US President of unilateral tariffs on every country in the world, at differentiated rates, with just a small number of industry-level exclusions, is a significant moment in world affairs. In understanding these matters, it is important to focus on facts. Source
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High Court opens the door for more Green litigation

14 April 2025
The native timber industry has been dealt a blow by the High Court as it kept the door open for environmental groups to prosecute law-breaking loggers. A decision, centring on a battle to protect habitat for three types of gliders, was immediately described as a “huge win”
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Drought in the Green Triangle endangering timber

14 April 2025
Prolonged drought conditions in the Green Triangle are killing pine trees and increasing disease risks, threatening long-term timber growth, according to the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub. Source: Timberbiz South Australia’s South East and Victoria’s neighbouring Western Distri
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Well-deserved updates for Komatsu C93

11 April 2025
Komatsu’s C93 receives a well-deserved update for the new model year. Among the enhancements are a redesigned valve block and improved hydraulics for the feeding system, both of which contribute to increased productivity and enhanced user experience. Source: Timberbiz For the most par
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