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NZ forest safety conference now online in June

13 May 2020
The Forest Industry Engineering Association announced that its biennial forest safety conference will be going ahead in June – in a digital format. The new way of learning will include online chat rooms to allow for networking. Source: Timberbiz “While lockdown conditions have forced
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Gippsland to get $650m for bushfire recovery

13 May 2020
Gippsland is set to share in more than $650 million of additional bushfire recovery funding as part of a Federal Government package announced by local MP Darren Chester. Source: Timberbiz Mr Chester said the bushfires had impacted communities in East Gippsland and Wellington Shire wou
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National Housing Stimulus Plan to protect one million workers

13 May 2020
The Opposition is calling for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build and repair social housing and affordable properties in a bid to protect almost one million workers relying on the construction industry. Source: Timberbiz Labor’s plan adds to a growing chorus of industry gr
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$15m in freight support for burnt timber

13 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the inclusion of $15 million in freight support for burnt timber, as part of the National Bushfire Industry Recovery Package announced today but urges more is needed to help the industry recover. Source: Timberbiz In annou
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Economic well-being in hands of National Bushfire Recovery Agency

11 May 2020
Forestry industry assistance, community health, habitat regeneration and telecommunications resilience are being given specific financial support in the latest package of bushfire recovery funds provided by the Federal government. The most recent $650 million package from the Federal
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JCB offers 3-month holiday on repayments

11 May 2020
JCB Finance is offering an emergency 3- month payment holiday on hire purchase and leasing agreements in response to the Coronavirus crisis. The support package is in place for more than 10,000 small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a simple click of a button via their onlin
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World forest losses slow down but is it enough

11 May 2020
The latest snapshot of the world’s forests shows that we are still struggling to meet a fundamental challenge, to make use of our forests while keeping them healthy for the benefit of us all. The 2020 edition of the Global Forest Resources Assessment, compiled with information from co
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Response to US wildfires may be hampered by COVID-19

11 May 2020
The coronavirus is having a profound impact in the US, and on Washington state’s ability to plan for this year’s wildfire season. In otherwise normal times, the Department of Natural Resources recruits seasonal firefighters and lays the groundwork for wildfire response in early spring
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WoodChat on new tech to assess wood quality

11 May 2020
The latest episode of the WoodChat podcast, focuses on the development of new technology, allowing growers to easily and affordably assess wood quality across their resources. Source: Timberbiz The researchers have been using technologies known as IML-RESI and eCambium, to develop pro
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Skin care made from tree bark

11 May 2020
A new bark-based skin care cream has been developed as part of Scion’s bark bio-refinery research program. This is the first in a long line of possible products from bark, including water repellent coatings for raincoats and touch screens. Source: Timberbiz Around 2.4 million tonnes o
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