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CFA Young Forester Award 2020 open to Australians

14 May 2019
The Commonwealth Forestry Association has launched the CFA Young Forester Award 2020 in conjunction with the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia.  The CFA Young Forester Award provides a short-term work placement of three months hosted by the University of Britis
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Canada to argue US duties with NAFTA after industry downturn

08 May 2019
Western Forest Products CEO Don Demens will be speaking to a NAFTA panel to argue that American softwood lumber duties should not be applied to the cedar products the company makes. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) does not cover softwood lumber, which was excluded from
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EU publishes results of public consultation on deforestation

08 May 2019
The European Commission has published the results of a public consultation on its roadmap towards an EU “Communication on Stepping up EU Action against Deforestation and Forest Degradation”. Source: Timberbiz The EC received nearly 1000 responses to its questionnaire, as well as some
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Confor keeps tree planting in the spotlight for UK

08 May 2019
Confor, the Confederation of Forest Industries (UK), has promised to keep tree planting at the heart of the climate change debate and to press politicians for decisive action after more compelling evidence that forestry has a major part to play in charting the UK’s path to net-z
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Study shows Wisconsin forestry industry sees growth

07 May 2019
Timber sales are increasing in Wisconsin, USA and more people are working in the state’s forestry industry, according to a new national study. The National Alliance of Forest Owners released a report that found employment in Wisconsin’s forestry sector grew by nearly 5% from 2010 to 2
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Cambodia collects more than $2m forestry revenue

07 May 2019
The Cambodian Agriculture Ministry collected more than US$2 million in forestry revenue during the first three months of this year. A ministry report issued on 22 April said it collected about US$2.3 million in riel (Cambodian currency) and also US$69,281 in licensing and export reven
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Shipping costs begin to rise

07 May 2019
Global shipping indices have been relatively stable over the last month, with the slowdown in Chinese finished goods exports (linked to the trade war with the US), flowing on to some bulk materials. Source: IndustryEdge for Timberbiz Uncertainties surrounding Brexit also appear to hav
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Bark beetles decimate European spruce forests

02 May 2019
Hot, dry summers are fanning an unprecedented outbreak of bark beetles that are destroying vast swathes of central Europe’s spruce forests which define the region’s landscape. Draught brought on by climate change has weakened trees’ natural defences and helped spawn the insects, creat
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Responsible Wood presents at 2019 PEFC meeting in Geneva

02 May 2019
The PEFC International family converged on Geneva, Switzerland to discuss key issues and share experiences as part of the 2019 PEFC Members Meeting. Running from Wednesday 10 April to Friday 12 April 2019 the meeting provided PEFC members with an ideal opportunity to discuss global im
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Cooperation is the first step towards forest protection

02 May 2019
The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945, to realise and act on the importance of unification and cooperation to solve problems impacting the world. While this pledge was initially in response to global conflict, the UN has evolved throughout the years to address all global crises
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