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Swedish stats on sold seedlings

20 April 2020
The usage of pesticides on coniferous seedlings in Sweden declined by 4% in 2019 compared with 2018, instead mechanical treatment was used. This was shown by annual statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency on sold seedlings. The amount sold is about the same as the previous year. Sou
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Vermeer introduces new cutting system for stump cutters

20 April 2020
Vermeer is enhancing its stump cutter product line with the introduction of the patent-pending Vermeer cutting system (VCS). The VCS incorporates a new tooth design that helps reduce pocket rotation and a cutter wheel that reduces material from recirculating during operation. Source:
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US Forest Service to extend contract deadlines for timber sales

20 April 2020
The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will extend contract deadlines on certain timber sales, sale of property stewardship contracts and forest product permits awarded or issued before April 1, 2020. Extending these deadlines supports the long-term viability of the timber
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Seeds donated to support Eden community replanting

20 April 2020
Forestry Corporation of NSW has donated 1000 blue-leaved stringybark seedlings (Eucalyptus agglomerata) to south coast landowners to help rebuild wildlife habitat in the area. Source: Timberbiz Included are 500 seedlings to be distributed by the Eden Country Women’s Association (CWA)
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FSC ANZ seeks five directors for its board

20 April 2020
FSC ANZ is seeking nominations for up to five (5) director positions to its board as the organisation finalises the direction and roadmap for the next five years. Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (RFMAL) trades as FSC ANZ. Source: Timberbiz This is an exciting time for
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Consultation on draft Export Control Rules involving wood and woodchips

20 April 2020
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released the draft Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2020 for public consultation. The draft wood rules will set out how the export wood and woodchips will be regulated.  Source: Timberbiz These
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Young Limestone Coast film makers are champs for the forest

20 April 2020
To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Forests and inspired by the theme ‘Forests and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose’, OneFortyOne (OFO) announced a Limestone Coast school student film competition and the results are in. Source: Timberbiz Now in its second year OneF
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Australian Residential Timber Framed Construction Course – Online

20 April 2020
Timber Queensland’s face to face one day AS1684.2 course is now being offered as four-part webinar training program delivered by timber framing experts who will ensure your interpretation and practice of AS1684.2 meets required standards. Source: Timberbiz Understanding and using Aust
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More support for native forestry industry in Victoria

20 April 2020
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has come out in support for Victoria’s native forest industry. The party’s representative in the Legislative Council Jeff Bourman said that in light of the destruction caused by the effective shutdown of the economy responding to the current pan
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New digs for John Deere in New Zealand

20 April 2020
John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment has a new home at two of New Zealand’s most respected machinery dealers to bring a greater range of sought-after machinery and cutting-edge technology to operators and contractors across the country. Source: Timberbiz From 1 July, the ful
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