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French expertise working with Scion on plant materials

08 January 2021
Dr Claire Mayer is in New Zealand working on a two-year research program to explore the use of plant material in 4D printing. Source: Timberbiz Dr Mayer works for France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAe) and was awarded a Marie Skłodowsk
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One-off tree saved from fire in NZ

06 January 2021
A fire on the remote Manawatāwhi/Three Kings Islands, north of New Zealand, is believed to have been lit by fireworks or a flare from a boat. The islands are a wildlife sanctuary and home to the last remaining wild Three Kings Kaikōmoko, Pennantia baylisiana, the rarest tree in the wo
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NZ log export prices to remain at current levels

06 January 2021
The New Zealand Government forecast for primary export revenue for the year ending June has been downgraded by more than NZ$1 billion due to a stronger Kiwi dollar and likely weaker meat, wool and dairy prices. Source: NZ Herald The Ministry for Primary Industries’ latest econom
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Lees Seymour resigns from OneFortyOne

04 January 2021
OneFortyOne announced that Lees Seymour has resigned from the role of OneFortyOne Executive General Manager, New Zealand, effective 18 December 2020. Source: Timberbiz Executive OneFortyOne CEO Andy Giles Knopp said: “Lees has made a significant contribution during his time at OneFort
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Friday analysis: The highs & lows of 2020 shine a light on the forestry fighting spirit

18 December 2020
To say 2020 has been quite a year is a massive understatement. It has been a year like no other. That we appear to have come out the other end more-or-less intact is an understatement. Source: Bruce Mitchell There were too many lows this year to mention in detail or dwell upon at this
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Science awards recognise cutting-edge work of Scion

16 December 2020
The 2020 Science New Zealand awards have again highlighted the cutting-edge work of New Zealand’s government-owned science and research organisations. The awards saw all seven Crown research institutes and Callaghan Innovation gather to celebrate the success of each other’s work
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Increased forest cover could reduce landslides in NZ

14 December 2020
Landslides can cause substantial environmental, social and economic impacts. Under future climate scenarios the frequency of landslide-triggering events is likely to increase. Land managers urgently require reliable high-resolution landslide susceptibility models to inform effective l
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Australian bushfire National Emergency Medals go international

11 December 2020
Those who responded to last summer’s devastating bushfires between may be eligible for the National Emergency Medal. Source: Timberbiz It follows the Governor-General David Hurley declaring the fires between September and February a nationally significant emergency. Defence Personnel
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HarvestTECH2021 a 2-day event in NZ

07 December 2020
Planning for HarvestTECH 2021 is underway with a two-day event running in Rotorua, New Zealand on 13-14 April. The conference program is already full and registrations are now live and exhibition spaces, as expected, sold out six months before the event runs. Source: Timberbiz All maj
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Scion on the lookout for fire awareness knowledge

04 December 2020
Local knowledge around fire awareness and preparedness in the northern Wānaka and Albert Town area is being sought by fire researchers to help residents, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and local government plan for future wildfires. Source: Timberbiz Central Otago is growing rapidly.
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