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OneFortyOne NZ is in recovery and looking forward to future proofing

03 July 2020
COVID-19 has caused upheaval in many ways for many people. The forestry industry has been no exception. However, the industry is recovering and is well positioned to support regional and national economic resilience in the months and years ahead. Source: Timberbiz OneFortyOne New Zeal
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Building approvals show signs of COVID-19 shock

03 July 2020
Building approvals data has begun to reflect COVID-19 shock, according to the Housing Industry Association. Building approvals in May fell by 16.4% nationally as the impact of COVID-19 restrictions impeded the flow of new building projects to be undertaken according to HIA economist A
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Bunnings’ reckless timber judgement will mean job losses

03 July 2020
Bunnings decision to stop selling timber logged by VicForests has been widely condemned by industry bodies, with VicForests claiming up to 170 jobs in regional Victoria are now at risk. Bunnings on Wednesday announced it would stop selling timber logged by VicForests after a court fou
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Bunnings knee-jerk timber decision slammed by politicians

03 July 2020
Bunnings’ decision to stop sourcing timber from VicForests has been slammed by politicians representing Gippsland. The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Bunnings had shown complete contempt for their suppliers while State Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry, Gary Bla
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Government carbon funding for forestry made easier

03 July 2020
OneFortyOne has welcomed the Federal Government’s simplification of access to carbon funding for forestry projects across five plantation growth regions, including the Green Triangle. The announcement means growers can participate in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) through it
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Opinion: Mark Poynter – Academics should stick to their fields of expertise

03 July 2020
Unfortunately, those who work in the native forestry sector have become all-too familiar with ‘academic credibility’ being mobilised as an existential threat against them. The latest example is the determination of a cohort of crusading ecologists, aided by unquestioning and supportiv
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Friday Analysis: ERF made easy for forestry but Bunnings prematurely ejects VicForests

03 July 2020
What a week it has been for the timber industry, capped off by the Climate Solutions Fund decision by the Federal Government. In a nutshell, the decision will simplify access to carbon funding for new forestry projects in five regional forestry hubs, including communities hard hit by
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Bunnings to stop selling VicForests timber

02 July 2020
  Bunnings will stop selling timber logged by VicForests after a court found the state government-owned forestry agency breached conservation laws. “Bunnings has a zero-tolerance approach to illegally logged timber that dates back two decades and our commitment is to only source
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Govt cuts red tape for forestry industry

02 July 2020
Private forestry operators will gain access to the $2 billion Climate Solutions Fund, under a federal government proposal to reduce carbon emissions, boost regional jobs and support investment in the sector. The government will simplify access to carbon funding for new forestry projec
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Questionnaire on challenges for Tasmanian forestry

01 July 2020
A consultation process is underway to identify challenges experienced by the Tasmanian forestry industry with regards to its supply chains and supporting infrastructure, the impact of recent national and global events, as well as the potential avenues for improvement. Source: Timberbi
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