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NZ Forest Growers Trust may borrow to maintain its work program

06 May 2020
The New Zealand Forest Growers Levy Trust is anticipating borrowing and using reserves to maintain as much of its yearly work program as possible. The Trust has decided to reduce its work program by a million dollars, following disruption to forest exports and production caused by the
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Report confirms – forest products are essential was the right decision

06 May 2020
The Federal Government’s decision to deem forest product industries “essential” meant the drop in industry sales was around $2.5 billion less than if the industry was closed down, according to a new report. Source: Timberbiz Research by industry and market consultants IndustryEdge, co
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End of an era for Forestry Corporation CEO

06 May 2020
After 13 years at the helm of Australia’s largest plantation owner, Nick Roberts announced that he was stepping aside as CEO of Forestry Corporation of NSW (Forestry Corporation). Source: Timberbiz Mr Roberts said it had been a privilege to lead the business over the years taking carr
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Thailand testing new way to demonstrate if timber is legal

04 May 2020
In the late 1980s, increasingly aware of the adverse effects of the rapid decline of its natural forest resources, the Government of Thailand imposed a logging ban in all natural forests. Together with the depletion of forest resources, the ban led to a drop in domestic supply. Source
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Equipment ordered for Metsa’s new sawmill and bioproduct mill

04 May 2020
Metsä has agreed on the main equipment purchases for its new sawmill in Rauma and the planned bioproduct mill in Kemi. The total value of the agreements is approximately EUR 500 million and their degree of Finnish content 70%. Source: Timberbiz In the northern spring of 2019, Metsä Gr
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New Kesla harvester heads for use under varied conditions

04 May 2020
Kesla has introduced a new generation of Kesla harvester heads the KESLA 19RH-III and 21RH-III heads represent the latest technology on the market in terms of structure, materials and functionality. Source: Timberbiz Thanks to their modular structure, the new 19RH-III and 21RH-III mod
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IFA and AFG support bushfire recovery harvesting with strict controls

04 May 2020
The Institute of Foresters Australia and Australian Forest Growers has reaffirmed its support of bushfire recovery harvesting subject to strict controls. Earlier this year, the Institute of Foresters Australia released a position paper on bushfire recovery harvesting which stated a bl
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Study identifies Northern Australia for forestry growth

04 May 2020
A Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) study has identified the Northern Australian forestry and forest products industry could potentially treble its production value to up to $300 million per annum and create 600 new jobs over the next five to 10 yea
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AFPA calls for wide approach to bushfire prevention at Royal Commission

04 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has called for an ambitious whole-of-landscape approach to bushfire mitigation and active land management, including mechanical fuel reduction alongside controlled burns to ensure we don’t see a repeat of the Black Summer fires. Source: Timbe
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NSW bushfire recovery continuing with $140m despite COVID-19

04 May 2020
The NSW Government has pumped an extra $140 million into the forestry, horticulture and agriculture industries impacted by the bushfires as part of a new recovery fund. Bushfire recovery efforts are continuing throughout the Eden-Monaro and South Coast regions despite ongoing setbacks
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