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

Fury grows over native logging ban

Yesterday’s announcement that native timber logging in Victoria will be phased out by 2030 has left the industry in shock and people in regional areas such as Gippsland reeling.The State Government in Victoria revealed its plans yesterday for the current level of native timber availab
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Native timber logging ban in Victoria by 2030

Logging of native trees will be phased out in Victoria by 2030. Source: Timberbiz The State Government in Victoria revealed its plans today for the current level of native timber available for logging to be reduced from 2024-25. It has been reported a financial assistance package for
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New book shows how EU can reduce emissions

The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI Bois) is calling on politicians to put wood at the centre of plans to reduce emissions and achieve zero carbon targets. CEI Bois has released a new publication, Wood: Building the Bioeconomy, which shows how the EU can reduce e
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New Tigercat power clam grapple

The new Tigercat power clam grapple series has been introduced and it is designed for use on the 875 and 880D loggers, the three models – PC08, PC10 and PC12 – are sized for load capacities of 0,8 m², 0,9 m² and 1,1 m². Source:  Timberbiz Using fatigue resistant welded construction, T
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Slovenian forestry photographers

For the third time, the PEFC national member for Slovenia invited professional photographers, amateurs, and everyone who wanted to share their love for the forest to participate in their ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Source: Timberbiz The three winning photos hi
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New forestry hub for Te Uru Rakau

The New Zealand Government has committed to a strong regional presence for Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand), with the construction of a new Forestry Hub in Rotorua announced by Forestry Minister Shane Jones. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at a blessing ceremony at the site of the new b
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Kangaroo Island forestry field day

Kangaroo Island Plantations is holding a forestry field day on Sunday 17 November to allow members of the public to take a closer look at forestry from a plantation and hear from foresters about the industry. Source: Timberbiz Directors of KIPT will be on hand to discuss the business
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OFO partners with LifeChanger to help teen mental health

OneFortyOne (OFO), in partnership with The LifeChanger Foundation will boost the mental health of teenagers living in Mount Gambier. The LifeChanger Foundation identifies and develops inspiring mentors within communities and delivers holistic self-development workshops for teens, crea
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Glulam – Long, strong and reliable

Timber Queensland is holding a seminar titled Glulam Timber: Long, Strong & Reliable on 19 November at the Victoria Park Gold Club in Herston Queensland. This is an opportunity to hear engineering, architecture and certification experts give practical advice for using glulam to de
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