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The mountains of Mexico versus the flat forests of Alberta

23 April 2025
In the mountains of Mexico, trees are harvested differently than in Alberta Canada’s comparatively flat forests. The forestry field tour to Mexico took undergraduate students from the depths of forests to university labs and even industry. Sources: Timberbiz, University of Alberta, Be
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New home building remains at decade lows

23 April 2025
There were 168,050 new homes that commenced construction in 2024, which remains at its lowest levels in over a decade according to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. Source: Timberbiz The ABS today released its building activity data for the December quarter 2024. This data provides est
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Alt-F Reset sets out 15 recommendations to address NZ forestry risks

23 April 2025
New Zealand needs to take a long, hard look at its approach to forestry and ask whether the country is establishing the forests wanted in the long run, according to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment in his new report, ‘Alt-F Reset: Examining the drivers of forestry in
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FWPA’s new head of R&D offer in-depth commercial expertise

23 April 2025
With a career spanning over 30 years in executive roles within the forest and wood products industry in both Australia and abroad, FWPA’s new Head of Research, Development & Extension, Ian Blanden, offers in-depth commercial expertise across the supply chain from R&D and
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Ultimately the campaign will transition to – always on

23 April 2025
The Ultimate Renewable campaign has entered a new era. Starting with a three-month pilot in August 2024, The FWPA has transitioned to an always-on campaign aimed at improving consumer perceptions and strengthening long-term demand for wood and wood products all year round. Source: Tim
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Unlock the power of trees on farms forum

23 April 2025
The Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH), in partnership with the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, and Wangaratta Rural City Council will hold a landholder forum aimed at providing practical and research-backed insights into t
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Ahead of the election a commitment to RFAs by Liberals

23 April 2025
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) has welcomed further commitments to Australia’s diverse and sustainable forest industry by the Liberal National Coalition ahead of the 2025 federal election. Source: Timberbiz Following on from their commitments to protect existing fore
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New timber workers union backs investment in Boyer Mill

23 April 2025
The timber workers’ union has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of a $24 million investment to secure the future of the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz The funding is a vote of confidence in the workers at Boyer and workers in the Tasmanian f
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US democracy under question as people reluctant to speak against Trump

16 April 2025
US organizations and businesses that will have to deal with increased lumber prices when higher duties hit seem reluctant to speak up, fearing retribution from the Trump administration. Source: Times Colonist The Trump administration’s focus on retribution against individuals and orga
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International Paper sells five plants to PALM

16 April 2025
International Paper has announced that the company has entered into exclusive negotiations with PALM Group of Germany after receiving an irrevocable offer for the purchase of five corrugated box plants in Europe: (i) three plants in Normandy, France (namely, one box plant in Saint-Ama
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