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Tipping point for temperatures in tropical forests

25 May 2020
All living things have tipping points: points of no return, beyond which they cannot thrive. A new report in Science shows that maximum daily temperatures above 32.2 degrees Celsius cause tropical forests to lose stored carbon more quickly. Sources: EurekaAlert, Timberbiz Carbon dioxi
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New UN report on state of the world’s forests

25 May 2020
Amidst alarming rates of deforestation and land degradation, urgent action is needed to safeguard the biodiversity of the world’s forests, according to a new United Nations report, released on Friday. Source: Timberbiz Published on the International Day for Biological Diversity,
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Study of Indonesian standards for forestry management

25 May 2020
A recent study explores the environmental credentials and performance of the Indonesian sustainable forest management standard known as the PHPL (Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi Lestari). Source: Timberbiz Conducted by the Independent Forest Monitoring Network (JPIK) with the support of th
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Tas Forest Industry releases recommended COVID-19 work practices guide

25 May 2020
The Tasmanian Forest Industry has released of a set of recommended work practices to be used by workers across the forest industry operating under the Australian COVID-19 restrictions. Source: Timberbiz The Protocols were inspired by those operating in the New Zealand Forest Industry
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Carter Holt Harvey to close LVL manufacturing in NZ

25 May 2020
It has been reported that Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) has put a further 160 jobs at risk in New Zealand, this follows cutting 110 jobs in January when it closed its Whangarei mill in February 2020. Sources: Timberbiz, Stuff NZ, New Zealand Herald According to Stuff NZ CHH chief executive
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Replanting starts on 2000 hectares on South Island NZ

25 May 2020
OneFortyOne (OFO) New Zealand will begin replanting 2000 hectares of hill country in the top of the South Island from 25 May 2020, signalling its ongoing confidence in the forestry industry, and its commitment to environmental stewardship while delivering high quality wood products to
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Liberal candidate announced for Eden-Monaro seat

25 May 2020
Beef farmer Fiona Kotvojs is competing against Bega Mayor Kristy McBain for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro after winning preselection on Saturday night. Dr Kotvojs previously ran for Eden-Monaro in 2019 but was beaten by former Labor member Mike Kelly. This was despite a 2% swing to
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Mt Burr Swamp restoration

25 May 2020
The successful partnership between OneFortyOne (OFO) and Nature Glenelg Trust will continue in 2020 at the Mt Burr Swamp with the creation of habitats to attract native wildlife and an expansion of the on-site cultural learning area. Source: Timberbiz The two organisations have been w
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NSW’s $140m bushfire recovery package will provide urgent support

25 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package, which will provide urgently needed support for the state’s forest industries which were severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires. Source: Timberbiz AFPA
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Housing stimulus plan released by MBA to stem huge fall

25 May 2020
A housing stimulus plan that includes $40,000 cash grants for people building a new property as its centrepiece has been released by the Master Builders Association (MBA). Current industry forecasting indicates new home building will fall by almost 50%, putting half a million jobs at
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