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Work resumes for NZ forestry; a big job ahead

24 April 2020
The Forest Owners Association of New Zealand says its members and the supply chain are gearing up to meet the challenge of getting back to work on Tuesday 28 April, working within the health and safety provisions of Alert Level-3. The forest industry was deemed to be a non-essential i
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New Zealand goes back to work

22 April 2020
New Zealand’s timber industry says it is ready to resume operations following the move to level 3 of lockdown from Monday next week. Alert level 3 will be held for two weeks and then Cabinet will assess whether to move down another level. Source: Timberbiz The Forest Owners Associatio
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FSC ANZ seeks five directors for its board

20 April 2020
FSC ANZ is seeking nominations for up to five (5) director positions to its board as the organisation finalises the direction and roadmap for the next five years. Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (RFMAL) trades as FSC ANZ. Source: Timberbiz This is an exciting time for
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New digs for John Deere in New Zealand

20 April 2020
John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment has a new home at two of New Zealand’s most respected machinery dealers to bring a greater range of sought-after machinery and cutting-edge technology to operators and contractors across the country. Source: Timberbiz From 1 July, the ful
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NZ business outlook forecast for forestry

17 April 2020
Forty-four people from various parts of New Zealand’s domestic and international forest products supply chains participated in the New Zealand Forestry Business Outlook – February 2020. Source: Timberbiz These participants represent a substantial component of the NZ forestry industry.
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Norske Skog reopens French mill, Norway and NZ remain closed

15 April 2020
As Norske Skog closely monitors the coronavirus outbreak it is continuously implementing measures to reduce the risk for employees and ensure continuity of operations. In France the company has commenced full production at its Golbey mill. Source: Timberbiz “Our top priority is to ens
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Australian and NZ Forest Products Map 2020

15 April 2020
The fourth edition of the Australia & New Zealand Forestry Products Industry Map is out. This 2020 edition is a full-colour map combining the wood processing and manufacturing operations of both New Zealand and Australia. Source: Timberbiz The map features more than 50 major updat
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EPA NZ calls for information on neonicotinoids

15 April 2020
Following a recent announcement, that grounds exist to reassess all neonicotinoid use in New Zealand, the EPA in New Zealand is calling for information on two neonicotinoids: thiacloprid and acetamiprid. Neonicotinoids are a group of insecticides that have been the subject of ongoing
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Shane Jones – you can’t press the reset button on NZ forestry

15 April 2020
Foresters are saying that log supply to domestic and export markets is inextricably linked and can’t be separated, as Forests Minister Shane Jones now seems to be advocating. Forest Owners Association President Phil Taylor says a harvest of just about any forest will produce higher gr
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PEFC introduces new website for NZ

08 April 2020
PEFC in New Zealand has a new online home with the announcement by the New Zealand Forest Certification Association (NZFCA) of a new website promoting PEFC forest certification for New Zealanders. Source: Timberbiz The new website will keep New Zealanders abreast of all things PEFC an
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