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Latest timber industry news, updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Five new research projects for Gippsland contribute to forestry sector

Victoria’s forestry industries are set to benefit from five new research projects funded by the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation centre in Gippsland. Source: Timberbiz Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam, and Victorian Minister for Agric
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SA blindsided by Feds on grants for new plantations

An incentive scheme proposed by the Federal Government for new forestry plantations across Australia requires state governments to contribute millions of dollars blindsiding the SA primary industries minister. Source: The Border Watch Announced in Tasmania by Prime Minister Scott Morr
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The Russian/Ukraine conflict’s effect in Australia

There is no moral equivalence between trade and the rights of sovereign nations, or of human rights for that matter. Trade is a tool for meeting human needs and advancing the interests of countries. Source: IndustryEdge Inevitably, trade with Russia and the Ukraine is a relevant topic
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Nature study on increased harvest in Europe was incorrect

In July 2020 Nature published some surprising results showing an abrupt increase in harvested forest area in Europe, especially in the Nordic countries. A new study provides empirical insights into where the Nature study went wrong. Source: PhysOrg “Unfortunately, this mistake m
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Upgrade for Ponsse H8 harvester head

Ponsse’s improved H8 harvester head means it now boasts a powerful feed, firm grip and solid agile frame characteristics. Source: Timberbiz Active Speed is available for the harvester head as a new feature, giving the harvester head a superior performance. With Active Speed, the harve
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How the Ukrainian conflict may affect timber

In what feels like a return to the dark days of the Cold War, the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine came to a head yesterday as Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine’s separatist regions. Source: Timber Trade Federation UK Given we are the Timber Trade Federation and
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Hosting the Commonwealth Games could be a win for Victorian timber

The Victorian Forest Products Association has welcomed an announcement that Victoria has entered exclusive negotiations to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. Source: Timberbiz “If successful, Victoria’s rural and regional areas will need to build new facilities to accommodate the Ga
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Three major bushfires in Australia’s history

This article includes three reviews of three major bushfires in Australia’s history.  There is considerable information provided in relation to each of the documents linked to this article. Source: John O’Donnell These bushfires are: 1851 Black Thursday bushfires. 1974–75 Australian b
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