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Opinion: Ron Wilson – Expanding the Australian plantation estate

04 March 2022
For at least the last 10 years very little has been done by Australian or State Governments or industry, to expand Australian timber plantations. The 2019/20 major fires and demand for agricultural land has seen the plantation estate decrease over this period. Demand to expand the pla
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Friday analysis: Election wish lists for forestry from logical to pipe dreams

04 March 2022
The Federal Election can’t be that far away. It seems the only thing left is to decide the date. All we know is that it will be after the Federal Budget is handed down on March 29. While the election campaign proper is yet to be announced, the wish lists are starting to pile up. The A
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APFC points to opportunities for forestry post pandemic

02 March 2022
There are immense opportunities for the forestry sector to contribute to post-pandemic recovery, as governments across the Asia Pacific region are pledging hundreds of millions dollars on green initiatives. Source: Timberbiz “In Asia and the Pacific, regreening action, in particular t
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A financial index for the forest and timber industry

02 March 2022
The Zurich-based Timber Finance Initiative, an initiative of the Timbagroup, has launched the Timber Finance Carbon Capture & Storage Index. The index focuses on the CO₂ storage effect of wood and, with 30 selected listed companies, tracks the forestry and timber industry in the U
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China timber supply could be affected by Russian war

02 March 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to impact global trade in the coming months. Increased sanctions against trading with Russia and difficulty with financial transactions will probably interrupt and re-direct shipments of forest products throughout the world. Sources: Lesprom, Woo
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New rainforest tree species found in Queensland

02 March 2022
When botanist Lui Weber visited his local physiotherapist for back treatment, he left with his head spinning after discovering a new rainforest tree species, the Wongawallan walnut (Endiandra wongawallanesis), in his backyard. Source: ABC News “I was actually getting my physio f
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Timber Design Centre virtually established

02 March 2022
An agreement to create an industry advisory service for building designers will promote and facilitate greater use of timber in New Zealand buildings, according to Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service deputy director general Jason Wilson. Source: Timberbiz “This advisory service,
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Pushing the envelopes for Australia and New Zealand

02 March 2022
Many paper products have declined in use in recent years. Envelopes are an example. As the digital age presses into every corner of our lives, humble, physical products like envelopes have been diminished form their peaks recorded less than two decades ago. Source: IndustryEdge But fa
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New Scion board members appointed

02 March 2022
The Scion Board has appointed Brendon Green (Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi) as a director and Dr Melinda Webber (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) in a 12-month future director role. Source: Timberbiz “I am very pleased to welcome Brendon Green and Melinda Webber to these roles,” board cha
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Bell calls for State Election promises

02 March 2022
Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has called on both major parties to release their forestry policy ahead of the State Election saying the sector needed a $20m commitment to secure its future. Source: The SE Voice With the election less than three weeks away, the Independent MP said
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