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Komatsu Forest appoints first female plant manager

22 May 2020
Komatsu Forest has appointed Anna Fredriksson as its plant manager in Umeå. Ms Fredriksson is also the first woman ever to become a plant manager within the global Komatsu Group. Source: Timberbiz “It has been my driving force to work with what I think is fun, which is technolog
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UK: Debating due diligence in the current crisis

22 May 2020
The Global Resource Initiative (GRI) Taskforce’s recently published Final Recommendations Report strongly advises that the UK adopt legislation making it mandatory for companies and financiers to conduct due diligence in their supply and investment chains. Source: Timberbiz It also un
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Eco Log Gremo announces line up and livery

22 May 2020
The merger of Eco Log and Gremo was announced in April 2020, now planning and preparations for future production have begun with all machines to carry the Eco Log name and colours. Source: Timberbiz Even though the machines will be named and look like Eco Log, the company says it is v
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East Gippsland crushed under Victorian Government inaction

22 May 2020
East Gippsland native timber harvest and haulage operators are in a dire situation with the State Government again unjustifiably halting their work, according to the Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. Source: Timberbiz Ms Bath said that two weeks ago, she had written to the Mini
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Fletcher Building feels the housing downturn, 1500 jobs lost

22 May 2020
Fletcher Building is sacking 1500 people, including 500 in Australia, because of a sharp drop in demand as residential construction is hit by a coronavirus-related slowdown, and it has warned of further problems ahead for the housing market. Source: Timberbiz Fletcher is to cut staff
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New Tasmanian industry forestry body formed

22 May 2020
The Tasmanian forest products industry has formed a new peak body, the Tasmanian Forest Products Association to represent its interests and concerns to the community and with local, State and Federal governments. Source: Timberbiz The TFPA’s membership includes all the major growers a
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Are Greens spiking trees in Tasmania? A deadly serious concern for sawmillers

22 May 2020
Tasmanian Police are investigating fresh allegations of “deadly” tree spiking in Tasmanian forests, as protests in logging areas starts up again. The spiked logs were supplied to at least two southern Tasmanian sawmills on Tuesday, destroying saws worth up to $15,000 and,
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Opinion: Tim Johnston – Forestry can support our return to normal

22 May 2020
In recent days the State and Commonwealth Governments have begun to announce plans for a phased relaxation of the restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. This welcome news has come after many weeks of uncertainty and anxiety for Victorians, and I’m sure I’m not alone in
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Opinion: Dr Nerida Anderson and Professor Rodney Keenan – forestry is a great opportunity for farmers

22 May 2020
Australia’s catastrophic bushfires earlier this year may seem like a long time ago now as focus has shifted to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their impact continues. The fires, which devastated the country’s east, had a major impact on timber resources in both plantations and
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Friday Analysis: Spiking a log is simply bastardry

22 May 2020
It is surprisingly hard to put into words the bastardry being inflicted on Tasmania’s mill operators. Spikes have been found in several trees at two Tasmanian sawmills leaving political parties at loggerheads over who is responsible for the industrial sabotage. Source: Bruce Mitchell
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