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FSC turns 25

01 October 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is celebrating 25 years of taking care of the world’s forests, having opened its first office in Oaxaca, Mexico in August 1994. In 1994, the FSC Secretariat opened its doors with only three staff members. In 2003, it relocated its headquarters to B
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NZ finalists for spatial awards

01 October 2019
Finalists for the New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards (NZSEA) have been announced and include a number of businesses associated with forestry. The awards received 34 entries showing various spatial technologies being employed in a number of different areas. The winners will be annou
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From toxic to award winning workplace

01 October 2019
Seven years ago, Brisbane based sustainable timber specialist Kennedy’s Timbers had stagnated, were facing issues on all fronts, in a tough competitive market and at a risk of closure. However, a commitment to creating a positive workplace environment has proven successful for Kennedy
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New Forest Stewardship Council CEO

01 October 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council has appointed Damian Paull as its new CEO. He replaces Sara Gipton who stood down at the end of September. Source: Timberbiz Ms Gipton has played a critical role in FSC Australia’s successes over the past two years, including the finalisation, launch, an
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NSW to toughen farm invasion protestor laws

01 October 2019
AFPA and AFCA have welcomed NSW Government proposed complementary legislation supporting the Federal Government’s greater protection for forest industries under tough new ‘farm invasion’ laws. Forestry and forest product processing operations will be included in the NSW Government’s p
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Rubicon Victoria forestry workers placed in danger by protestors

01 October 2019
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) is concerned at the lack of government support for local harvesting contractors. Protesters have been invading operations and placing themselves and workers at risk. Rubicon Cable Co was a recent target. Source: Timberbiz “Proteste
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Slowdown in woodchips impacts the Green Triangle

01 October 2019
A predicted slowdown in the export woodchip market is having an impact on the Green Triangle economy with reports of lay-offs and cuts in operating hours in harvesting and haulage sectors. Source: Timberbiz It is understood that the woodchip pile at the Port of Portland has reached ma
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FIAT – there was no request to log native Tas forests

01 October 2019
The Forest Industries Association of Tasmania (FIAT) has made no request for access to log native Tasmanian forests despite reports of a potential short-fall in supply. FIAT acting chief executive Terry Edwards said all the industry has requested was an assessment of 357,000ha of fore
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Germany to use €500b to revitalise forests

26 September 2019
Angela Merkel’s government has promised more than half a billion euros to revitalise the country’s crisis-hit forests in the fight against climate change. A third of Germany’s landmass is covered in woodland. But a combination of storms, drought, forest fires and aggressively spreadin
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Stora Enso establishes a forest division

26 September 2019
Stora Enso is hosting its Forest and Wood Products Day for investors in Stockholm with a focus on its recently acquired Swedish forest assets and the establishment of a new Forest division. Source: Timberbiz Stora Enso will establish a Forest division and start reporting it separately
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