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Red Stag to open new CLT plant to address NZ timber shortage

07 April 2021
Red Stag in New Zealand has announced that it will open a new wood processing plant in a few weeks to produce CLT. It is hoped that the new plant may help alleviate the country’s timber shortage according to Red Stage group CEO Marty Verry. Source: Timberbiz The plant, says Verry, wil
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Farm Foresters conference shows what’s needed to meet future needs

31 March 2021
Farm foresters in New Zealand are now fully informed on how to play a role in helping role solve NZ land use issues according to the incoming Farm Foresters Association president, Graham West.  This is after their 5-day annual conference in Wellington where they were addressed by the
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NZ Timber supply shortage as China exports ramp up

31 March 2021
The decision made by Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) to discontinue supply of structural timber to some merchants comes as no surprise says the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation (NZTIF). In recent months all New Zealand sawmills have been under pressure to supply a booming domestic timb
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Keep up to date with Australian Forests & Timber and Australasian Timber for free

29 March 2021
The past 12 months have proved that good communication is vital. Staying in touch has never been more important. The timber industry has proved its resilience in the face of fires, floods, export issues and a pandemic. The processing industry has responded with energy, and the announc
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First time global hybrid event for timber tech in Australia

29 March 2021
As the number one event in Australia, the Frame Australia conference has been attracting professionals in offsite timber and wood building design and construction for 23 years. Source: Timberbiz Under its new title – Timber Offsite Construction – this year’s event will be
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OFO launches photo comp for students

26 March 2021
Inspired by International Day of Forests on March 21, OneFortyOne has launched a photo competition, asking local students to share what they love about the forest. Source: Timberbiz Harvesting & Roading Manager Ockert le Roux said the competition aims to encourage students to expl
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Opinion: Dr Julian Elder – NZ climate commission report is visionary

26 March 2021
The recently released draft advice from He Pou a Rangi – the Climate Change Commission is a very thoughtful piece of work. The draft advice raises some important issues for New Zealand and reinforces that forestry has a critical role in both reducing gross greenhouse gas emissions and
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Experimental burns reveal new insights into fire behaviour

22 March 2021
Six experimental burns carried out by Scion’s Rural Fire Research team have resulted in never-before-seen insights into fire behaviour. Source: Scion The burns are part of a series of experiments in differing vegetation types, designed to test a new theory of fire spread based on conv
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NZ Green Building webinar tackled a sustainable future

13 March 2021
More than 80 attendees participated in New Zealand Green Building Council’s latest ‘plugged-in’ products and materials webinar series. Engineered timber as a construction material is on the rise, as architects, engineers and builders around the world recognise its versatility, flexibi
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NZ provides more opportunities for careers in forestry

12 March 2021
The forestry sector continues to provide career opportunities for New Zealanders, with Te Uru Rākau delivering $1.5 million into training and employment projects to help the sector meet labour and skills gaps. Source: Timberbiz Acting Deputy Director General Henry Weston says the Fore
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