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US to study effects of moisture in mass timber buildings

26 July 2018
Oregon State University will receive nearly US$500,000 from the USDA to study the effects of moisture accumulation in mass timber buildings. Source: Working Forest According to a report in the Captial Press, Oregon State University will receive nearly US$500,000 from the USDA to conti
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Climate change fuels forest fire extremes in Europe

26 July 2018
As the official death toll from Greece’s wildfires mounted, it became clear this was a national tragedy of a kind awfully familiar to Australians. Source: Sydney Morning Herald Horrific stories emerged as rescue workers made gruesome discoveries, such as the group of 26 men, women and
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INTERFORST 2018 attracts 50,000

26 July 2018
The biggest INTERFORST of all times, boasting 75,000 square meters and 453 exhibitors (160 of whom from abroad) met with an exceptionally positive response from all participants. Source: Timberbiz Exhibitors praised the visitors’ quality and professional expertise. The smooth organiza
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Dover woodchip mill divides local government

26 July 2018
The commissioner of the Huon Valley Council believes the much anticipated application for a proposed woodchip mill in southern Tasmania is unlikely to be lodged before council elections in October, and is warning against returning a divided local government. Source: ABC News In what&#
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Greens power grab poses risk for rural communities

26 July 2018
A Greens grab for the balance of power at the November Victorian election risks rural communities losing access to water, timber and intensive farming practices. Source: The Weekly Times The Victorian Greens are demanding an end to logging in 355,000ha of Victoria’s central highlands
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Good Employer Awards

26 July 2018
New Zealand Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri has launched the new Good Employer Awards in recognition of outstanding primary industry employers and those that provide services to the primary industries. Source: Timberbiz The new awards are sponsored by the Ministry for Pri
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

26 July 2018
Every month, IndustryEdge publishes Wood Market Edge, Australia’s only forestry and wood products market and trade analysis, and supplies its customers with hundreds of unique data products, advisory and consulting services. Find out more at www.industryedge.com.au 697,197 bdmt – Indu
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FWPA leadership program makes an impact

26 July 2018
The Forest Products Commission is now home to two graduates of the Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) pilot industry leadership program For Our Future. Source: Timberbiz Senior Policy Officer Bronwen Williams and Operations Projects Officer Jane Charles both completed the inten
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Braddon by-election Reachtel poll results

26 July 2018
Fresh polling shows 7 in 10 voters in next weekend’s Braddon by-election are more likely to vote for a candidate that supports North-West Tasmania’s renewable Forest Industries, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said. Source:
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LINX Cargo Care Group’s agreement to acquire Pedersen Group

26 July 2018
LINX Cargo Care Group, and its subsidiary C3 Limited, has been successful in its bid to acquire Pedersen Group, a market leading provider of wood chipping and wood yard management services to pulp and paper mills, and forest owners in Australia and New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Peder
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