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

Compact robust radio-controlled stone crusher

Seppie’s Microsoil rc is a compact yet robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders with 30-80 HP. Originally developed for building mountain bike trails, this lightweight stone crusher is equally suited for creating or maintaining hard-to-reach
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Illegal timber bound for Asia seized in transit

More than 175 tonnes of illegal timber bound for Asia has been seized in transit as part of a global operation to tackle timber trafficking. Source: Timberbiz Interpol and the World Customs Organization (WCO), along with police, border control and customs officials from more than 100
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Timber Development UK updates Green Claims Policy

As part of its membership of The Anti-Greenwash Charter, Timber Development UK has published an updated Green Claims Policy. This is a vital part of its commitment to best practice and setting a benchmark for transparent practices in the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz As a signato
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TAFE Queensland training the trainers

TAFE Queensland and Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) have partnered to deliver the Industry Trainer Program, a key initiative in MSQ’s Annual Training Plan for 2024-25. Source: Timberbiz This collaboration will address critical skills gaps in the manufacturing sector by emp
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Outlook conference celebrates 80 years of ABARES

Next month’s ABARES Outlook 2025 conference will be a unique event for the Australian agriculture industry, offering an opportunity for stakeholders to engage in cross-cutting conversations around agriculture’s productivity, sustainability, and the possibilities that are ahead. Source
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New initiative to support new tech is underway

Recent pulp and paper mill closure announcements in New Zealand are set to be replaced by more positive news of exciting moves for using log harvests. Several startups are in development to use forest resources for higher value export products both locally and overseas according to fo
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Apply quickly for heavy vehicle safety grants

There are less than two weeks remaining to apply for the Round 10 of Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, a game-changing grants program supporting industry-driven projects that provide tangible improvements to heavy vehicle safety and reduce the risk of road trauma across Australia. Sour
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Fire fighters from NSW Forestry Corp deployed to Victoria

Nine fire specialists from Forestry Corporation have deployed to Victorian fire fronts as part of an interstate NSW firefighting contingency. Source: Timberbiz Victoria is currently experiencing significant bushfire activity near Horsham with large fires burning in the Grampians and L
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