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Scotland turns to robotics to help address market needs

03 April 2019
A new research program at Robert Gordon University (RGU) will focus on robotic fabrication of cross-laminated timber (CLT) joints. Researchers from the university’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment will be working on the project with the Construction Sco
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UK promotes direct connections between specifiers & producers

03 April 2019
TimberWorks in the UK is a new campaign promoting understanding and knowledge-sharing between architects, builders, specifiers and TTF member timber suppliers. Just recently this included a visit to a local forest to see timber selection and harvesting, and a visit to East Brothers’ e
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World Architecture Festival entries open for 2019

03 April 2019
For the second time, PEFC is sponsoring the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Best Use of Certified Timber Prize that rewards architects and project teams for their use of certified timber as a main construction material for buildings outstanding in sustainability, innovation, quality
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Independent Review into bushfires public submissions sought

03 April 2019
The Tasmanian Government has released the Terms of Reference for the Independent Review into 2018-19 bushfires as a key part of the bushfire recovery process. Public submissions will be called for on 6 April 2019 and there will be a four-week consultation period closing on 3 May 2019.
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Smart Farming grants open for forestry

03 April 2019
Round two of the Smart Farming Partnerships is now open, providing funding opportunities for Australia’s fisheries, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry industries. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Richard Colbeck, said grants between $250,000 and $4 m
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World class tree climbing in Christchurch

03 April 2019
Many of us are familiar with the thrill of tree climbing from our childhoods, but few have had the opportunity to see world-class competitive tree climbing up-close. This weekend visitors to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand will get that opportunity at the 2019 Asia-Pac
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Decline in building approvals and Labor’s policy will not help

03 April 2019
According to the HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon building approvals for detached houses declined again in February, consistent with the trend of the past year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its monthly building approvals data for Australia and the states and terri
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Top 5 Data Points for March

03 April 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 Hardwood Chip Expor
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Labor climate change policy hits the right note

03 April 2019
Climate Proofing Australia (CPA) welcomes the Federal Opposition’s climate change policy package that delivers on several of CPA’s policy priorities, including reinvigorating the Carbon Farming Initiative, developing new CFI methodologies, and creating “premium” carbon offsets to ince
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Sustainable Timber Tas to gain certification from FSC

03 April 2019
Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) has launched a process to gain certification for its forestry activities from the Forest Stewardship Council. SCS Global Services will conduct an audit of STT’s forestry practices, starting on 20 May, against the new FSC Australian Forest Stewardship
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