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Wood Products tells Royal Commission to recognise native forestry

29 April 2020
Future national and state land and bushfire management policies need to clearly recognise the critical importance of the ‘plantation and native hardwood timber production sectors’ play as part of the overall solution in preventing wildfires like those of this past tragic Black Summer,
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Timber Queensland adds to calls for building stimulus

29 April 2020
Timber Queensland has backed calls by the building sector for targeted economic stimulus to avert a looming cliff in future building activity as the pipeline of existing projects starts to dry up. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens said recent industry surveys have
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No AUSTimber 2020 now AUSTimber 2021

29 April 2020
The organisers of AUSTimber 2020 have rescheduled this year’s event over CoVid-19 concerns and will now work on delivering the event in November 2021. Source: Timberbiz It was planned for April this year, and then was postponed until November because of the bushfires in the Gippsland
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Top 10 forestry tech start-ups in Europe

27 April 2020
This is a list of the 10 most promising European forestry tech startups set to digitize the industry, boost trust in forest management and combat rising levels of CO2 by embracing digital advancements. Source: EU Start Ups Xylene revolutionises the way wood is offered on the market. F
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Germany’s hot summers place forests in danger

27 April 2020
In Germany the last two exceptionally hot and dry summers have weakened millions of trees, undermining their defences against the bark beetle, which can be fatal to ancient woodlands. Source: TRT World Germany’s forests, covering a third of its territory and as much a part of it
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Amazon gives $10m to support forestry in US

27 April 2020
Amazon announced a US$10 million grant to conserve, restore, and support sustainable forestry, wildlife and nature-based solutions across the Appalachian Mountains, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy. This funding will initially support projects in Pennsylvania and Vermont t
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NZ back to work but caution is advised for OH&S

27 April 2020
New Zealand Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor is cautioning foresters about jumping the gun getting back to work tomorrow after the lockdown, and that health and safety on the forest work site goes well beyond the COVID-19 protocol observance. Source: Timberbiz He says t
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Grafton nursery record 2.3m seedlings to be planted

27 April 2020
A record 2.3 million seedlings will be sent out the gates of Forestry Corporation’s Grafton Production Nursery this month to replant the region’s timber plantations. Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said the NSW Government is remains committed to the future of forestry in the region
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New research paper argues for prescribed burning in southern states

27 April 2020
A new research paper arguing prescribed burning can save lives, property and biodiversity has been strongly welcomed by the Institute of Foresters Australia (IFA) the paper is titled Prescribed burning in south-eastern Australia – history and future directions. Source: Timberbiz The p
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Building a new taskforce for Victorian housing

27 April 2020
The appointment of a Building and Development Industry Taskforce is an important step for Victoria’s economy both during and after COVID-19. The HIA has been appointed to the Taskforce. Source: Timberbiz “We look forward to working with the Government to keep the State’s residential b
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