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Tassie gov’t takes a bold step forward, Victoria stays under the green thumb

06 March 2020
In a week when the industry as a whole seemed to take a deep breath, there were three or four events of note. In Tasmania, the State Government has made a clear and bold decision to legislate for mechanical fuel reduction to tackle bushfires. Source: Bruce Mitchell Premier Peter Gutwe
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Woodland workshop links tree growers to wood users

04 March 2020
UK timber association TRADA is collaborating with Woodland Heritage to encourage future construction professionals and their lecturers to gain first-hand experience of forestry, milling and timber usage by offering three bursaries towards the cost of up to three places at its ‘Woodlan
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Nokian Tractor King tyre new size announced

04 March 2020
Nokian’s Tractor King tyre is designed for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance. Now the Nokian Tractor King tyre family has expanded with a new tyre size. Source: Timberbiz In 2018, Nokian Tyres launched a whole new ty
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Record year for US hardwood exports to India

04 March 2020
Last year was a record year for US hardwood exports to India with the value of hardwood lumber and veneer exports totalling US$6.448 million, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry. Sourc
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OFO student competition and activities for International Day of Forests

04 March 2020
To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Forests on 21 March, and inspired by the theme ‘Forests and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose’ OneFortyOne is hosting a student video competition. Source: Timberbiz There are two categories, one for primary school students and ano
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The 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards open

04 March 2020
Now in their 21st year, the Australian Timber Design awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement as they promote and encourage outstanding timber design. The awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscapers, in fact to anyone
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Ruakura inland port at Hamilton in two years

04 March 2020
Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga plan to develop a 50:50 joint venture to bring the Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton to fruition within two years. The new joint venture will take an initial 50-year ground lease to establish the inland port. Source: Timberbiz The plan is to st
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David Monckton hired to develop investments project for PFT

04 March 2020
David Monckton recently joined Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) for 12 months to manage its Private Forest Investment Project which has been identified as a priority in PFT’s Corporate Plan to assist with engaging with and supporting farmers involved or interested in farm forestry. Sour
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2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum in Melbourne

04 March 2020
Responsible Wood will participate in the 2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum to be held in Melbourne, 15-16 April 2020. With a focus on the 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) ratified by all United Nations Members States in 2015, the Forum will bring togethe
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IndustryEdge estimates of CLT and Glulam for the future

04 March 2020
The announcement from Timberlink Australia that it would invest in a state-of-the-art Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam) facility in the Green Triangle (South Australia and Victoria) indicates the growing market for engineered wood products. Sources: Indus
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