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TRADA University Challenge in timber

31 January 2019
On 8-9 February, 60 UK students will gather in Sheffield for a challenge to design healthy student accommodation predominantly from timber. The TRADA University Challenge brings 60 students from multiple disciplines and universities together at the University of Sheffield’s Diamond Bu
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Sweden’s increases on delivery timber prices

31 January 2019
The increase of delivery prices in Sweden was larger in 2018 than it has been for several years, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. Both sawlog and pulpwood prices increased in the whole country during 2018. Source: Timberbiz Delivery purchase is a method whic
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UK government publishes regs for trade in timber post Brexit

31 January 2019
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs within the British Government issued a press release on the regulations which will apply to foreign trade in timber if no agreement is reached on the withdrawal from the EU scheduled for 29 March. Source: Euwid According to the
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VicForests patching up the local community

31 January 2019
VicForests is supporting Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley with a $2000 contribution toward the purchase of backing fabric, wadding and threads. The grant, delivered under VicForests’ Community Support Program, ensures Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley can continue their vital work
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Southwood processing site damaged in Tas fires

31 January 2019
In a report by ABC News, Tasmanian communities south of Hobart remained at threat from uncontrolled bushfires, with unconfirmed reports of property damage. The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) said the fire danger rating reached severe and “exceeded forecast conditions”. Crews
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Pay a good rate for tree planters and they will come

31 January 2019
Pay decent rates and the forestry workers will come, a silviculture contractor says, as the industry struggles to attract staff to meet the New Zealand Government’s one billion trees program. Bay of Plenty silviculture contractor Simon Geddes said rates for those planting trees
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WA grants for farmers establishing pine plantations

31 January 2019
WA Forestry Minister Dave Kelly has opened up grants to farmers and other landowners who are interested in establishing pine plantations on their properties to increase Western Australia’s softwood resource. Source: Timberbiz The Minister launched the second round of the grants
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Recognised plant biosecurity champion at Australia Day Awards

31 January 2019
Assistant Secretary of Plant Import Operations, Lois Ransom, has been awarded a Public Service Medal in recognition of her outstanding public service through the strengthening of Australia’s plant biosecurity system. Acting Head of Biosecurity, Dr Marion Healy, said Mrs Ransom has dev
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

31 January 2019
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 130,526 m3 – Austra
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Private Native Forestry – An Open letter to Queensland Government

31 January 2019
The Queensland Hardwood Timber Industry is coming under increasing pressure from many directions. Demand for timber products is increasing at a rapid rate and Queensland has the potential to become a significant supplier and processor of world-class, sustainable and durable wood. Sour
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