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Friday analysis: Council’s call on logging a waste as BBF wastes money in court

26 February 2021
There is an old saying that local governments should stick to handling roads, rates and rubbish and that’s it. But instead, in recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of councils across Australia and overseas involved in social, political and environmental causes. Source:
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Indonesia submits to PEFC for certification

24 February 2021
The Indonesian Forestry Certification Cooperation (IFCC) recently submitted their national forest certification system to PEFC for re-endorsement. The public consultation will offer the chance to provide feedback on this revised system, it will run from 8 March until 7 May. Source: Ti
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PRO Driver lifts workflow for drivers and fleet managers

24 February 2021
Webfleet Solutions, one of the world’s leading telematics providers and part of Bridgestone, is introducing its upgraded PRO Driver Terminal: the PRO 8475. Equipped with advanced technologies, including LTE connectivity and Google Services, the versatile premium tablet supports driver
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Blue Sky finalists announced

24 February 2021
The 21 candidates from nine countries who are contestants for the Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Awards have been named. Source: Timberbiz Launched in 2016, the contest is a biennial effort to recognize, celebrate and promote some of the game-changing innovations being deve
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Whakatāne Board Mill set to close

24 February 2021
Last night’s announcement that New Zealand’s Whakatāne Board Mill’s Swiss owner, SIG, is proposing to close the facility will be a significant blow to the local economy. Employing more than 200 highly skilled staff it is a major processor of NZ wood fibre, the mill is the backbone of
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Pan Pac orders new feed system for Hawke’s Bay site

24 February 2021
Austrian-based SPRINGER Group has landed a major new order with New Zealand’s leading specialist in sustainable radiata pine products Pan Pac. Together with local partners including Lakeland Steel Limited and Design Manufacture & Installation in Rotorua, SPRINGER will be the main
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Doing Timber Business in Queensland symposium attracts ministerial speakers

24 February 2021
Timber Queensland will host a one-day symposium Doing Timber Business in Queensland 2021 as an informal opportunity for industry stakeholders to come together, reconnect and network in person. Source: Timberbiz The event will be held on March 19 at the Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, 175
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Farmers’ Federation paper highlights potential of forest in regional boom

24 February 2021
The National Farmers’ Federation’s Regionalisation Agenda paper, which highlights the potential for Australia’s $24 billion forest industries to play a key role in a boom for regional Australia, has been applauded by the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz
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More Bob Brown Foundation arrests for halting logging in Tasmania

24 February 2021
Police arrested four Bob Brown Foundation protestors in Tasmania’s Wentworth Hills on Monday after they stopped forestry activity at the site. The protestors had attached themselves to logging machinery. Source: Timberbiz It follows the arrest of two protesters at Artec’s woodch
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How much carbon is stored in US forests

22 February 2021
Americans use an incredible amount of energy. While the US comprises just over 4% of global population, they consumed more than 100 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2019, which was about 17% of total world primary energy consumption. Source: Forest2Market As a society powere
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