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ACCC approves acquisition by Australian Paper of Orora Fibre

04 March 2020
The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Orora Fibre by Australian Paper. Australian Paper is the only independent, non-vertically integrated, domestic supplier of certain paper packaging inputs made from kraft fibre. Source: Timberbiz Following the proposed acquisition, i
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US to invest millions to mitigate wildfire risk

02 March 2020
The US Department of Agriculture will invest more than US$41 million this fiscal year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems on public and private lands. Source:
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LogOn with new Tigercat system to optimize machine performance

02 March 2020
Tigercat has launched LogOn, a powerful onboard information system to optimize machine performance and reduce downtime. Source: Timberbiz Users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostics tools at the worksite, including mechanical parameters, fuel economy, performance met
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Tracing the journey of wood products

02 March 2020
A new partnership will enable companies to understand the journey of wood products through the supply chain from forest to store shelf. Combining best-in-class traceability, verification, and visualization, the timber traceability platform being is introduced by DoubleHelix in partner
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DANA international conferences affected by Corona virus

02 March 2020
The Corona virus is playing havoc with international conferences planned for next month in Victoria and the Green Triangle. The conferences involved are the DANA – GINGKO Field Trip in the Green Triangle (Victoria & South Australia) March 15-17; and the Asia Pacific Forest I
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Fire-affected forests supply power poles and timber for rebuilding

02 March 2020
Power poles and hardwood timbers for homes and infrastructure will be the focus of a small-scale selective timber harvesting operation set to commence in fire-affected parts of Mogo and South Brooman State Forests. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Senior Planning Manage
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Community Timber Partnerships Project delivers for Wauchope

02 March 2020
The Wauchope Show Society couldn’t be happier to see donated timber arrive in time for redevelopment of the showground’s grandstands. Thanks to Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Community Timber Partnerships program, local north coast hardwood timber will be used to replace seating across
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NZ goes up in flames to research rural fire science

02 March 2020
Hectares of mature gorse in the Rakaia Gorge in New Zealand are scheduled to go up in flames in the next two weeks to support research into rural fire science. Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Scion fire scientists working with the Department of Conservation have earmarked around 80
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NSW koalas are safe under Forestry Corp

02 March 2020
The NSW Forestry Corporation is standing by its efforts to make sure koala populations are protected within its timber plantations. Source: Timberbiz The senior planning manager of the state-owned body, Dean Kearney, appeared at a NSW upper house inquiry into koala populations and hab
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Gippslanders need a loud voice at bushfire Royal Commission

02 March 2020
Gippsland MP Darren Chester hopes the Royal Commission into Australia’s Black Summer bushfires will give a voice to those who know the bush well. Mr Chester said there were many people throughout Gippsland with extensive knowledge and experience of managing the land to share. Source:
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