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Timber industry associations call for urgent action from Andrews

11 March 2020
The Victorian Government must urgently intervene to save the Victoria’s native timber industry and the thousands of jobs it supports, industry peak bodies urged.  The recent court decision to extend an injunction preventing timber harvesting in 13 coupes, is the latest setback for the
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Union steps up the fight for timber workers against Andrews Govt

11 March 2020
Victorian Government MPs will face flying pickets, mass community meetings and rolling stoppages as timber workers ramp up their campaign to highlight the turmoil facing the industry. The crisis facing the forestry sector escalated last week after a court injunction halted harvesting
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AS1684.2: Australian Residential Timber Framed Construction Seminar

06 March 2020
Understanding and using Australia’s Timber Framing Code correctly is an ongoing challenge for many building professionals. Site visits and inspections regularly uncover poor practice which can open up a litany of legal issues. This practical training workshop delivered by the timber f
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Importance of forest hazard reduction burning in Australia

06 March 2020
I have read the articles on the importance of forest hazard reduction burning in Australia, as a former forester I understand the importance of hazard reduction burning  – an individual’s assessment by John O’Donnell. The wildfires have had a massive impact across Australia, burning 5
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Trees are the Ultimate Renewable says Private Forests Tasmania CEO

06 March 2020
By 2050 the human population is forecast to expand from 7.5 to 9.6 billion people. We will require 70% more food (United Nations), 50% more fuel (International Energy Agency), and 50% more water (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). We also need to reduce CO2 emiss
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Tassie gov’t takes a bold step forward, Victoria stays under the green thumb

06 March 2020
In a week when the industry as a whole seemed to take a deep breath, there were three or four events of note. In Tasmania, the State Government has made a clear and bold decision to legislate for mechanical fuel reduction to tackle bushfires. Source: Bruce Mitchell Premier Peter Gutwe
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OFO student competition and activities for International Day of Forests

04 March 2020
To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Forests on 21 March, and inspired by the theme ‘Forests and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose’ OneFortyOne is hosting a student video competition. Source: Timberbiz There are two categories, one for primary school students and ano
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The 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards open

04 March 2020
Now in their 21st year, the Australian Timber Design awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement as they promote and encourage outstanding timber design. The awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscapers, in fact to anyone
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2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum in Melbourne

04 March 2020
Responsible Wood will participate in the 2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum to be held in Melbourne, 15-16 April 2020. With a focus on the 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) ratified by all United Nations Members States in 2015, the Forum will bring togethe
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IndustryEdge estimates of CLT and Glulam for the future

04 March 2020
The announcement from Timberlink Australia that it would invest in a state-of-the-art Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam) facility in the Green Triangle (South Australia and Victoria) indicates the growing market for engineered wood products. Sources: Indus
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