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Friday analysis: SA is finally benefitting from AI

15 December 2023
Two problems have been solved, or partly solved, in the Green Triangle. The first is a guarantee of $15 million to boost reliable mobile telephone network throughout the Limestone Coast, and the second is the introduction of AI detection of fire outbreaks. It is clearly ridiculous tha
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In memory of SA scientist and forester Dr Jerry Leech

13 December 2023
Dr Jerry Leech died recently in Mount Gambier he was widely known for his forestry knowledge and studied at the University of Adelaide gaining a Bachelor of Science before attending the Australian Forestry School in Canberra. Sources: Timberbiz, Border Watch He later studied computer
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Queensland welcomes COP28’s direction

13 December 2023
Timber Queensland has welcomed last week’s landmark decision by governments at COP28 which will have wide ranging impacts for both the forest products and building sectors. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Government, along with 16 other countries including the United States, th
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Timber Qld online resource for native timber compliance

13 December 2023
Operations on crown-owned Queensland native forestry is subject to understandably complex regulatory obligations, so Timber Queensland has released an online resource with a suite of easy-to-follow tools to help operators and permit holders safely and effectively navigate compliance.
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Connectivity guaranteed in the Limestone Coast

13 December 2023
Stronger and reliable connectivity in the Limestone Coast is now guaranteed with the Federal Government unveiling its $15 million investment into a national first program to boost coverage within the Limestone Coast that has brought together the State Government, six of the seven loca
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Heyfield forum hears native timber communities’ concerns

13 December 2023
With Victoria’s native timber industry closure a mere two weeks away, The Nationals have held a forum in Heyfield to listen to timber communities and industry. Source: Timberbiz The forum was attended by harvest and haulage operators, industry representatives, forestry scientists, Lea
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Potential for development of new gen Tas timber flooring

11 December 2023
Kuluni Millaniyage has always admired nature in a physical and literary sense. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, her parents instilled their love of wildlife and the environment in her. It was this connection which drew her to a career in research in the forest products sector. Source: Ti
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NSW crackdown on dodgy builders

11 December 2023
The NSW Government has announced a major increase in the powers and resources of the NSW Building Commission to deliver quality homes for people in NSW, cracking down on poor practices in the building sector and boosting enforcement powers. Source: Timberbiz While the NSW Government i
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Preventing illegally logged wood trade to Australia

11 December 2023
Australia will take a major step towards preventing the trade of illegally logged wood, with work to expand the world’s largest timber database following the latest Forestry Ministers’ meeting. Source: Timberbiz As a part of the Albanese Government’s Improving Australia’s illega
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Friday analysis: COP28 good for timber, but we don’t have enough anymore

08 December 2023
A commitment at COP28 by the Federal Government, and 16 other countries, to increase the use of timber in the built environment by 2030 is, on face value, a very good result. Timber, as has been pointed out again and again, from sustainably managed forests provides climate solutions w
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