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VicForests looking to grant support

27 May 2015
VicForests is looking to all eligible community groups and services to make an application to this year’s Community Support Program, before its deadline at close of business Friday 12 June, 2015. Source: Timberbiz The Community Support Program has been designed by VicForests to assist
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Bioenergy the do-able renewable

27 May 2015
Discover the potential in waste timber, crop and forest residue at a one-day forum in Heyfield, Gippsland. Source: Timberbiz Biomass is the biggest source of renewable energy in both the Eu and the US, even bigger than solar or wind This forum will explore the opportunities presented
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Heated discussions at NZ forum

27 May 2015
A forum for heat plant owners and operators to share experiences and learn from each other how to optimize wood fuelled heat plant operation will be held in Rotoroa, New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz This event is a chance for heat plant operators to meet each other and to share experien
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Greens leader resigns

27 May 2015
Tasmanian Greens leader Kim Booth has announced his immediate resignation from state parliament, citing family reasons and the need for party renewal. Source: Timberbiz Mr Booth has been a member of the state’s House of Assembly since 2002, representing the electorate of Bass. H
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Dorries new chief at AFS

27 May 2015
Simon Dorries recently commenced as chief executive of Australian Forestry Standards (AFS) and comes to the post with more than 30 years’ experience in the wood product industry. Mr Dorries is well regarded as a leading international expert in the manufacture, quality control and prod
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Call for bioenergy abstracts

27 May 2015
Bioenergy Australia will be holding its 16th annual conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston, Tasmania from 30 November to 1 December, with a technical tour planned for 2 December. Source: Timberbiz The conference will consider the many facets of bioenergy, including aro
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UAV innovation for hauler ropes

27 May 2015
Gillion Logging is using a UAV for running hauler ropes to remove workers from the slow and difficult task. Source: Blakely Pacific Bill Winmill the owner of Gillion Logging Ltd, based in Waikouaiti in North Otago in New Zealand has been contracted to Blakely Pacific Ltd for 15 years.
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Free Mass Timber Seminar

27 May 2015
Australian mass timber experts will come together in Sydney in June to discuss the part that mass timber elements such as Cross Laminated Timber panels, large glulam and LVL are playing in the Australian construction sector. Source: Timberbiz The “Mass Timber in Multi-Storey and Comme
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Government keeps its RET promise

27 May 2015
Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt, has introduced legislation into Parliament amending the Renewable Energy Target (RET). Source: Timberbiz “In a time of significant cynicism about politics it is great news to be able to applaud a Minister on keeping two key promises,” s
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Pedal powers timber principles

21 May 2015
While a bicycle and a building are at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of function and scale, some of the principles that underpin their structural integrity are essentially the same. This means that the construction of the wooden bicycle serves as an excellent means for explori
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