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Bio-asphalt uses lignin as a binder

08 October 2019
Lignin is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic performance enhancer that can be used to amend and even replace fossil-based materials in various applications and to reduce the carbon footprint of the end product. One of those applications is asphalt. Source: Timberbiz Lineo by Stora Ens
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Forestry workbooks for high schools

08 October 2019
A forestry workbook for high school students has been officially unveiled at a conference for Geography teachers in Western Australia. Senior Forester Silviculture (North) Todd Brittain and Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Jennifer Eliot worked with Department of Biodivers
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NSW preps 50 more firefighters for busy fire season

08 October 2019
More than 50 Forestry Corporation of NSW firefighters honed their skills in a five-day training camp at Johns River in preparation for a busy fire season ahead. Staff from the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, North Coast and Pilliga areas were trained in essential firefig
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SA Government revises Act to assist KIPT

08 October 2019
South Australian Minister for Planning Stephan Knoll gazetted a revision to the original declaration of his predecessor, in which the proposed Kangaroo Island Seaport was to be assessed under Section 46 of the Development Act – Major Projects. In his declaration, Minister Knoll incorp
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KiwiRail adds wagons to transport 45,000 tonnes of logs

08 October 2019
KiwiRail’s additional log wagons on freight trains to Port Taranaki will avoid the need for 2700 truck trips on the regions roads, according to KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller. Six log wagons have been added to the daily freight service between Whanganui and New Plymo
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RDO equipment gets behind AUSTimber 2020

08 October 2019
Former Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) chair and director Ian Reid is supporting new John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer, RDO Equipment, which he says should be congratulated for its investment in the market and AUSTimber 2020. Source: Timberbiz RDO
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Victorian opposition opens community consultation in Gippsland

08 October 2019
Young people in Gippsland came together last week for a regional symposium on the future of our forests. Organised by Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land and The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, the day was an opportunity for young Gippslanders to have
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Timber cladding regs to have detrimental impact

03 October 2019
A recent regulatory decision regarding the use of timber cladding on three-storey apartments will have a detrimental impact on the local wood products industry according to Boris Iskra from Technical Promotion & Consulting Solutions. Source: Timberbiz He said that following the de
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The Scottish Climate Change Act is tough, and includes forestry

02 October 2019
The Scottish Government has hailed the new Scottish Climate Change Act as the ‘toughest climate change laws in the world’. During the debate on the Act, which passed recently, the interim target to reduce emissions was increased to an ambitious 75% of 1990 levels by 2030. Source: Timb
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London Design Fair a showcase of Swedish wood

02 October 2019
The London Design Fair which was on from 18–22 September, saw Swedish designers showcase their designs in a temple-like Swedish pavilion clad in factory-finished white oiled Swedish pine. The pavilion was the work of architectural practice Förstberg Ling, in collaboration with Svensk
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