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Greasing up to Ponsse

09 April 2025
The Ponsse Greasing System is a new optional accessory for Ponsse harvester heads, designed for chainsaw lubrication. The system feeds grease to the chainsaw from screw-in grease cartridges according to the dosing settings made through the Opti5G information system. Grease cartridges
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Droughts in Sweden causing trees to die

09 April 2025
When we think about Sweden, we don’t think about drought conditions but forests in southern Sweden are suffering from recurring droughts, something that accelerated with the dry summer of 2018. Source: Timberbiz The trees have not yet recovered and are having difficulty starting to gr
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NZ conservationists concerned about planting permanent pine forests

09 April 2025
New Zealand’s Forest & Bird is concerned about modelling revealing that meeting the Government’s climate commitments would require planting vast areas of conservation and other Crown land in permanent pine forests, in a desperate attempt to meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s net zero emi
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NHVR is ready to Go next week

09 April 2025
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is gearing up for the future, with the rebrand of the NHVR Portal to ‘NHVR Go’ on 14 April 2025. Source: Timberbiz The refreshed design and brand of the NHVR Portal will see NHVR Go become the heavy vehicle hub driving customers forward. NHV
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AFCA’s platform for our next election

09 April 2025
With a month to go before the Federal Election the Australian Forest Contractors Association has released its platform of policies and initiatives for a secure future for specialist forest operations for plantation and native forest estates. Source: Timberbiz Forest services businesse
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Victoria’s Wood Fibre Roadmap to 2050

09 April 2025
Victoria is strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainable timber, engineered wood, and next-generational biomaterials, capitalising on the demand for low-carbon alternatives to create regional jobs and secure a local supply of construction materials while tackling a cha
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Tas forest products is pleased the Dutton Coalition offers $40M in grants

09 April 2025
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) welcomes the Coalition’s forestry initiatives, as outlined by Peter Dutton in northern Tasmania. Speaking after the announcement, TFPA Chief Executive Officer Nick Steel said the industry is pleased the Coalition plans to back all forms
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AFPA says the coalitions’ election commitments are positive

09 April 2025
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector has welcomed the Coalition’s suite of election commitments for its industries announced this week. These policy and funding measures align with the Australian Forest Products Association’s (AFPA’s) Election Platform and will make a consi
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AFCA welcomes support from Dutton

09 April 2025
The Australian Forest Contractor’s Association has welcomed the strong statement of support and commitment for Australia’s sustainable forestry industries made by the Coalition at the weekend. Source: Timberbiz The release of a policy statement on Australia’s forest
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FSC extends suspension on Asia Pulp & Paper MoU

07 April 2025
FSC is extending the suspension of the Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the FSC Remedy Framework until the end of June 2025.  Source: Timberbiz The extension of the suspension is due to a conflict of interest identified between Domta
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