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OFO supports wildlife sanctuary in Nelson

14 September 2020
Volunteers at Nelson Tasman’s Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in New Zealand have received a boost with the presentation of 60 new hi-vis vests from OneFortyOne New Zealand. The company has supported the Sanctuary since 2014 with $30,000 in donations and other support in kind. Source: Timbe
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Review of Australian Standard for chain of custody: committee positions open

11 September 2020
Responsible Wood as an Accredited Standard Development Organisation has responsibility for developing and maintaining Australian Standard AS 4707 Chain of Custody for Forest Products and it has announced the commencement of the five-yearly review of AS 4707. Source: Timberbiz AS 4707
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NZ to tackle 800,000 hectares of wildings

09 September 2020
A nationwide plan to tackle more than 800,000 hectares of wilding pine infestations over the next year will generate up to 550 new jobs and help prevent future bushfires, say New Zealand Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare. Source: Timberbiz “W
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OneFortyOne puts a Fish in the forest

09 September 2020
Second year forestry science student Hayley Fish had intended to train to be a veterinarian when a visit by OneFortyOne New Zealand’s Christoph Riedel to her school persuaded her to consider a career in forestry. Source: Timberbiz Hayley had always had an interest in biology and wante
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Claymark NZ sold to consortium

07 September 2020
Receivers Brendon Gibson, Grant Graham and Neale Jackson of Calibre Partners issued a statement that an agreement for the sale of Claymark in New Zealand was going ahead. The agreement is unconditional, and settlement is expected on 30 September. Source: Timberbiz That means that the
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Opportunities exist for wood processing says NZ report

07 September 2020
The New Zealand wood fibre futures stage one report published recently identifies wood processing technologies that could help drive a high-value and low-carbon economy. Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) director sector investment Jason Wilson said the report, by an international co
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Timberlink Blenheim sawmill may close after urgent review

02 September 2020
Timberlink’s Blenheim sawmill employing 75 staff could close as an “urgent” review of operations is carried out. Timberlink New Zealand has been negatively impacted by higher log costs, lower Asian prices, and a strong New Zealand dollar since it purchased the mill in 2015. Sour
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NZ fire burning 2500 hectares of forest

31 August 2020
A fire near Lake Pukaki, on New Zealand’s South Island was reported to Fire and Emergency New Zealand at approximately 11.25am on Sunday morning. The fire is burning over an area of 2500 hectares of forestry. Strong nor-west winds have hampered attempts to control the fire and are for
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Kiwi Lumber makes a success of trial sawmill

28 August 2020
Kiwi Lumber is to set up permanent operations following the successful trial of a sawmill at Matawhero. The operation will create 50 jobs and pave the way for NZ$15 million of capital investment over the next three years and a substantial investment in systems and teams.Source: Gisbor
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Opinion: Peter Brydon workplace diversity provides tangible benefits

28 August 2020
Most – if not all – workplaces in Australia and New Zealand have been told that those embracing inclusion, diversity and acceptance have more resilience, and increase their operational performance. Of course, it is one thing to say that this reasoning is widely accepted, but where is
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