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Friday Analysis: The gift of certainty comes early for the timber industry

09 December 2022
Just when things start to slow down for the Christmas break, the busier things get. The Federal Government’s commitment to retain Australia’s Regional Forest Agreements is just the sort of good news the nation’s timber industry needs as the year draws to a close. The commitment is par
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Opal preparing for Christmas Eve stand downs

07 December 2022
Opal Australian Paper is preparing to stand down workers at its Maryvale mill on Christmas Eve, in the wake of a pulp-log shortage brought on by environmentalists’ legal action. Source: Weekly Times “VicForests’ operations remain suspended and as a result, the lack of wood supply is c
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HomeGround wins top NZ award

07 December 2022
New Zealand’s tallest mass timber icon – The Auckland City Mission HomeGround building  – has been named the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ 2022 John Scott Award winner. Source: Timberbiz HomeGround’s main structural system is locally sourced Cross Laminated Timber,
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Ta Ann partners with ASH to develop engineered flooring

05 December 2022
Ta Ann Tasmania (TAT) general manager Robert Yong said the partnership with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is an example of the growing demand for products for the building industry. Source: The Burnie Advocate TA and ASH have been working together to develop engineered floori
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Biosecurity agreement to establish national forest pest surveillance

02 December 2022
A new Biosecurity Collaboration Agreement will establish a National Forest Pest Surveillance Program to improve the early detection of exotic forest pests and the likelihood of their eradication. Source: Timberbiz This agreement will enable industry and government to carry out risk-ba
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Logging halted in Tasmania by Swift parrot

02 December 2022
Sustainable Timber Tasmania has halted logging in a patch of northeast forest that was the site of an environmental protest over the Swift parrot. Source: The Mercury Environmentalist Bob Brown was arrested last month during the protest at Snow Hill in the Eastern Tiers. Protesters sa
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Christmas stand downs at Maryvale mill

02 December 2022
Opal Australian Paper is preparing to stand down workers at its Maryvale mill on Christmas Eve, in the wake of a pulp-log shortage brought on by environmentalists’ legal action. Source: Weekly Times “VicForests’ operations remain suspended and as a result, the lack of wood supply is c
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PM strongly endorses sustainably managed native and plantation timber

02 December 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided a strong endorsement of Australia’s sustainably managed native and plantation timber industries and their vital role in achieving Australia’s net zero emissions goal and global partnership to end deforestation. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at
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Opinion: Hugh Christie – Tas farmers understand the need for sustainable production

02 December 2022
They have always understood this need and have been adapting and adjusting to ensure they can keep producing food, fibre and pharmaceuticals for the world. This is seen through the genesis of Landcare launched nationally in 1989, effectively joint recognition from environmental groups
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The supply chain under the microscope

30 November 2022
The 2022 Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference series focussed on how best to create new value and improve the integrity of the supply or value chain. A major element of that was a dedicated and stand-alone Supply Chain and Innovation Forum. Source: IndustryEdge Speakers from chemicals
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