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NZ CarbonScape to produce biographite in Finland

21 October 2024
A demonstration plant for biographite will be up and running in Finland in a couple of years. New-Zealand-based CarbonScape will start the sample production of biographite at Sunila in Kotka, Southern Finland. Source: Forest.fi Biographite is a more eco-friendly material used in the b
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Aratu Forests’ steel nets to reduce woody debris after storms

18 October 2024
Aratu Forests Ltd in New Zealand has announced plans for the first of three Swiss-designed high strength steel debris nets which aim to reduce the amount of woody debris flowing into catchments following storm events. Source: Timberbiz Aratu plans debris nets at private properties bor
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Restoration project by OFO at its Tinline Block

16 October 2024
The Te Hoiere Restoration Project is underway in OneFortyOne New Zealand’s Tinline Block. This is a project to research and understand the Te Hoiere (Pelorus) catchment and the land uses within current activities, impacts and opportunities for improvement. Source: Timberbiz Funding fr
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Apprenticeships boost for critical industries like forestry

16 October 2024
New Zealand’s Investment in Apprenticeship Boost will prioritise critical industries and targeted occupations that are essential to addressing New Zealand’s skills shortages and rebuilding the economy, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds and Social Development and Em
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NZ establishes forestry reference group for better ETS outcomes

14 October 2024
New Zealand Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced the establishment of a Forestry Sector Reference Group to drive better outcomes from the Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Registry. Source: Timberbiz “We are committed to working with the forestry sector to provide greater tra
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Bill Liley presented with the Kirk Horn Award at NZ conference

14 October 2024
Indufor would like to congratulate Bill Liley on being presented with the Kirk Horn Award at the recent New Zealand Institute of Forestry conference. The Kirk Horn Award is one of the most esteemed honours in New Zealand’s forestry sector and recognises exceptional contributions to fo
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Safety in forest means following the signs

11 October 2024
OneFortyOne and forest contractors are urging the public to adhere to safety signage and stay safe in the forest. Source: Timberbiz OneFortyOne Health, Safety, and Risk Manager Chandru Samy emphasized the importance of following signage, particularly at harvest sites. “Harvesting site
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WorkSafe NZ to focus on priority areas including forestry

11 October 2024
WorkSafe New Zealand says it will deliver enforcement, engagement, and permitting activities across priority areas to maximise its influence and achieve better, more equitable outcomes. Source: Timberbiz The plans cover the sectors with highest work-related harm – construction, manufa
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – the winds of change

11 October 2024
After what has seemed like an eternity of headwinds, it looks as though we finally have some positive signs from China with October A grade wharf gate prices boosting through the NZ$120/m3 glass ceiling for the first time in seven months. Offers depend on which port you are supplying
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Excellence at the 2024 Northland Forestry awards

09 October 2024
The Northland Wood Council proudly hosted the Northland Forestry Awards at MacKay Stadium in late September, honouring the exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations in the forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz, Photo Jess Burges Photography The event drew an impressive c
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