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Queensland urged to reject proposal to close pine plantations

21 August 2019
The Queensland State Government has been urged to reject an “absurd, outrageous and highly destructive proposal to close our pine plantations”. Gympie MP and opposition spokesman for agricultural industry development and fisheries and forestry Tony Perrett was responding to a proposal
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Non-native tree-feeding pests invading US forests

21 August 2019
Worldwide, forests are increasingly affected by non-native insects and diseases, some of which cause substantial tree mortality. Forests in the United States have been invaded by a particularly large number of tree-feeding pest species. Source: Timberbiz While information exists about
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Ponsse fares well despite difficulties

21 August 2019
Despite uncertainties in the world’s economy, the demand for Ponsse forest machines continued to be brisk during the last quarter, the company said that its order intake was very good. At the end of the period under review they totalled EUR 361.1 million and the company said that with
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BUGA a wood pavilion robotically manufactured

21 August 2019
The BUGA Wood Pavilion in Germany is celebrates a new approach to digital timber construction. Its segmented wood shell is based on biological principles found in the plate skeleton of sea urchins, which have been studied by the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD
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Scion studies fire as a tool for rural land management

21 August 2019
Fire is considered a useful tool for rural land managers but using it comes with risks. The attitudes and perceptions of rural land owners and residents to using fire as a land management tool have been surveyed by Scion’s Rural Fire Research team. Source: Timberbiz Fire in New Zealan
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Swinburne study sheds light on tropical forests rising carbon

21 August 2019
Studies of the world’s tropical forests have pinpointed how much water plants put back into the atmosphere compared with how much carbon they take up, with lower rainfall linked to increased efficiency. By studying how efficiently plants use water, researchers from Swinburne and the U
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Master Builders predict a downturn in commercial building

21 August 2019
Forecasts released by Master Builders Australia suggest that the next few years will be a bit softer on the commercial building front. The favourable economic backdrop is forecast to propel commercial building forward by another 6.5% during 2019/20. Source: Timberbiz However, market a
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Maryborough timber industry day

21 August 2019
The Maryborough timber industry day held last weekend was attended by local parliamentary members and media from various sources. Presentations were made by Sam Slack (Slacks Hardwood), Mick Stephens (Timber Qld), Michael Guerin (Agforce) and Sean Ryan (PFSQ) emphasising the strength,
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Professional Ownership & Driver Wellbeing program

21 August 2019
Registrations of interest are being sought from drivers, management and staff in the timber industry to take part in the Australian Forest Contractors Association’s Professional Ownership and Driver Wellbeing program. Source: Timberbiz The program will be delivered via a series of 30
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Northern Australian forestry industry forum

21 August 2019
Northern Australian forestry industry stakeholders are encouraged to register for the last of four consultation forums to have their say on future actions for the region’s industry growth. Source: Timberbiz The forum, being held in Kununarra on 5 September (dial in and video conferenc
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