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FIRECOAT fire retarding paint

A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires. Source: Timberbiz A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a st
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Discussion paper recognises farm and plantation forestry in zero emissions strategy

The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s Agriculture, Land and Emissions Discussion Paper which highlights the important role that sustainable forestry can and is already playing in helping Australia meet its net zero emissions targets. Source:
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Feds not focussing on nature-based solutions for its net zero ambitions

The Federal Government has released its consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy which aims to help Australian companies, investors and the Australian community make the most of the energy and net zero transformation. Source: Timberbiz But the Australian Forest Products
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Continued fight against giant pine scale

As the fight continues to limit impacts to South Australia’s $1.4 billion forest industry from the sap sucking plant pest giant pine scale, gardeners and residents in the Hope Valley area are being asked to report any signs of the destructive pest. Source: Timberbiz Given the ri
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South East SA rolls out fire protection ahead of challenging season

As South Australia enters a more challenging fire season, South Australia’s forest industries have hailed the bolstered landscape bushfire protection measures that when joined up will provide better protection for its regional communities and industries than ever before. Source: Timbe
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Position statements to provide balance around management of Australian forests

Forestry Australia has released three new and highly topical Position Statements to share its evidence-based positions on important issues relating to the management of forests across Australia. Source: Timberbiz The Statements cover Conservation of Threatened Species, Forest Carbon M
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VicForests – Setting the record straight (again)

VicForests is aware of false and misleading claims in a recent letter on behalf of 60 organisations – including organisations that have had no interaction with VicForests and no apparent involvement in the management of Victoria’s forests. VicForests staff and contractors are hard-wor
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Interactive Freight PASS tool for heavy vehicles

A new interactive tool, Freight PASS, will help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network has been launched by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. Source: Timbe
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Major timber route in Green Triangle to be upgraded

One of Glenelg Shire’s major timber routes in the Green Triangle will be significantly upgraded after elected members voted to award a contract for the project through a tender process. Source: SE Voice Local company Porthaul Civil Pty Ltd was successful in getting the contract for th
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VicForests works safe during Work Safe Month

Throughout October, VicForests is embracing National Safe Work Month by committing to continually building a safer and healthier workplace for our valued staff. Source: Timberbiz This year’s National Safe Work Month theme is ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely’. Being healthy and safe
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