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CLT and mass timber products show green credentials

20 August 2019
Those close to the forest products supply chain have watched with great interest as the cross-laminated timber (CLT) and “mass timber” building products industry has exploded over the last decade. The free market has ultimately driven the remarkable growth of the industry, which is he
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Astra clears the log jam for Plantation Logging

20 August 2019
Harvesting timber requires a unique type of vehicle, especially when the plantation tracks are steep, slippery and muddy after rain – it’s an environment where 8×8 traction makes a world of difference. Source: Timberbiz And it was due to these demanding conditions that Plantation
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Schaeffler gets its bearings right

20 August 2019
Schaeffler’s split technologies including bearings, housings and seals have been recognised for their downtime saving and safety benefits by being selected as a finalist in the safety category of the national 2019 Bulk Handling Awards. Source: Timberbiz A major benefit of the new fami
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Timber Floors & Decks: Reducing Risk seminar

20 August 2019
Timber remains one of the top choices for flooring and decking. However, choices made at the design and installation stages can impact appearance, durability and maintenance requirements. This seminar to be held on 17 September at Victoria Park Golf Club in Queensland will address the
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Timberlink wins award for top processing

20 August 2019
At the inaugural Tasmanian Timber Awards held this August in Launceston Timberlink was announced as the winner of the Timber Processing Excellence Award for the year, while also nominated as a finalist for the Innovation Award. Source: Timberbiz The award win was a great reward for th
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International log war hurting New Zealand

20 August 2019
The country’s wood processors say the international log price war and protected overseas economies are crippling the New Zealand trade. The Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association told a meeting in Nelson that distortions in international trade were starting to make it dif
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More cadet foresters needed in Tasmania

20 August 2019
Sustainable Timber Tasmania currently has three Cadet Foresters on board through the Arbre Forest Industries Training and Careers Hub Cadet Forester Program in each of the three regions and is searching for more. Source: Timberbiz The cadets have commenced an Australian School Based A
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Forestry is not a threat to koalas

20 August 2019
Sustainable timber harvesting is not a significant threat to koalas in New South Wales, a State Government inquiry has been told. The Forestry Corporation of NSW told the Inquiry into koala populations and habitat in New South Wales last week that known threats to koala populations ar
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July final felling was Sweden’s highest in nine years

15 August 2019
In July, the area notified for final felling in Sweden was the highest in nine years, according to the Swedish Forest Agency. One reason for the increase could be higher activity in forest operations due to infestation of bark beetle which leads forest owners to notify for final felli
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Shanghai International Forum on tropical timber

15 August 2019
Growing worldwide timber demand, combating deforestation and the need to move to a bio-based, de-carbonised global economy will be topics at he International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) International Forum to be held in Shanghai in October. Source: Timberbiz The even
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