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Russian timber is ‘conflict timber’ not allowed in PEFC products

07 March 2022
All timber originating from Russia and Belarus has been categorised as ‘conflict timber’ and therefore cannot be used in PEFC-certified products. PEFC says it is extremely concerned about the Russian government’s attack on Ukraine. Source: Timberbiz The military invasion causes
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WA hardwood facility project receives boost from State Government

07 March 2022
A hardwood timber facility project in Norseman has received a $200,000 boost from the State Government. Source: West Australian The Shire of Dundas was announced as one of five recipients to receive funding through round four of the Regional Economic Development grants program announc
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Board and GM changes at ForestWorks

07 March 2022
Michael O’Connor and Stacey Gardiner have been appointed co-chairs of the ForestWorks Board in 2022. Mr O’Connor is the National Secretary, Manufacturing Division of the CFMEU and has held this position since 2005. Source: Timberbiz He has been with the Union for more than 35 years, c
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CFMEU demands SA election focuses on forestry

07 March 2022
The timber workers union (CFMEU Manufacturing) is demanding all political parties and independents facing March 19’s South Australian elections commit to support the South Australian forest and forest products industry. Source: Timberbiz “We need a growing forest and forest prod
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SA Government gives SA Pine funds to process KI timber

04 March 2022
The South Australian Government is giving SA Pine $1.36 million to process timber, some of which will come from Kangaroo Island. Source: The Islander Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, David Basham said the $1.36 million state government grant will help SA Pine
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Opinion: Ron Wilson – Expanding the Australian plantation estate

04 March 2022
For at least the last 10 years very little has been done by Australian or State Governments or industry, to expand Australian timber plantations. The 2019/20 major fires and demand for agricultural land has seen the plantation estate decrease over this period. Demand to expand the pla
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Friday analysis: Election wish lists for forestry from logical to pipe dreams

04 March 2022
The Federal Election can’t be that far away. It seems the only thing left is to decide the date. All we know is that it will be after the Federal Budget is handed down on March 29. While the election campaign proper is yet to be announced, the wish lists are starting to pile up. The A
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140th birthday present from Hyne Timber

02 March 2022
This year marks Hyne Timber’s 140th birthday and to kick off celebrations, fifth generation family member James Hyne hosted a community event as part of Tumbarumba’s annual Tumbafest. Source: Timberbiz “Hyne Timber has proudly sponsored Tumbafest for many years and this year’s event w
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Donated timber goes to school

28 February 2022
A partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Pentarch Forestry and Humula Public School has seen donated timber enhance the student experience for Humula students. Source: Timberbiz The Community Timber Partnerships program saw a truckload of donated timber used to build a scree
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Wyan timber mill sold unlikely to operate again

28 February 2022
The timber mill at Wyan in New South Wales has been sold. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News The Tarmac Sawmilling site on Tenterfield Rd went into liquidation last July and recently sold. The Tarmac Sawmilling Pty Ltd parent company is in South Australia and a staff member
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