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East Gippsland to feel the most economic pain

06 May 2020
The State Government in Victoria has been slammed following a report that indicates East Gippsland – because of the bushfires and Covid-19 – will be the hardest hit region economically in the coronavirus fallout. The State Opposition says the report highlights the need to retain the n
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Thailand testing new way to demonstrate if timber is legal

04 May 2020
In the late 1980s, increasingly aware of the adverse effects of the rapid decline of its natural forest resources, the Government of Thailand imposed a logging ban in all natural forests. Together with the depletion of forest resources, the ban led to a drop in domestic supply. Source
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Equipment ordered for Metsa’s new sawmill and bioproduct mill

04 May 2020
Metsä has agreed on the main equipment purchases for its new sawmill in Rauma and the planned bioproduct mill in Kemi. The total value of the agreements is approximately EUR 500 million and their degree of Finnish content 70%. Source: Timberbiz In the northern spring of 2019, Metsä Gr
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New Kesla harvester heads for use under varied conditions

04 May 2020
Kesla has introduced a new generation of Kesla harvester heads the KESLA 19RH-III and 21RH-III heads represent the latest technology on the market in terms of structure, materials and functionality. Source: Timberbiz Thanks to their modular structure, the new 19RH-III and 21RH-III mod
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IFA and AFG support bushfire recovery harvesting with strict controls

04 May 2020
The Institute of Foresters Australia and Australian Forest Growers has reaffirmed its support of bushfire recovery harvesting subject to strict controls. Earlier this year, the Institute of Foresters Australia released a position paper on bushfire recovery harvesting which stated a bl
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Study identifies Northern Australia for forestry growth

04 May 2020
A Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) study has identified the Northern Australian forestry and forest products industry could potentially treble its production value to up to $300 million per annum and create 600 new jobs over the next five to 10 yea
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AFPA calls for wide approach to bushfire prevention at Royal Commission

04 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has called for an ambitious whole-of-landscape approach to bushfire mitigation and active land management, including mechanical fuel reduction alongside controlled burns to ensure we don’t see a repeat of the Black Summer fires. Source: Timbe
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NSW bushfire recovery continuing with $140m despite COVID-19

04 May 2020
The NSW Government has pumped an extra $140 million into the forestry, horticulture and agriculture industries impacted by the bushfires as part of a new recovery fund. Bushfire recovery efforts are continuing throughout the Eden-Monaro and South Coast regions despite ongoing setbacks
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NSW Deputy Premier will not contest Eden-Monaro federal seat

04 May 2020
New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro has decided not to run for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro. This is despite polls suggesting he could have won. Source: Timberbiz Mr Barilaro said he was “at peace” with his decision, despite being buoyed by colleagues and commentators who
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NZ aims to attract 5000 to work in forestry industries

04 May 2020
The New Zealand Government is joining forces with the forestry and wood-processing sector to help attract a diverse workforce of more than 5000 additional people in a post-COVID-19 world. The inaugural meeting of the Forestry and Wood Processing Workforce Council was held on Friday. S
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