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JCB returns to partial production

15 May 2020
JCB has commenced a partial re-starting of production at four of its UK factories as a comprehensive package of safety measures is rolled out to protect employees in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. Source: Timberbiz British production lines fell silent on 18 March and the vast maj
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41 million seedlings to be planted in Finland, Sweden and Russia

15 May 2020
In 2020, more than 41 million tree seedlings will be planted in the forests of Finland, Sweden and Russia by Stora Enso. In the southern parts of the countries, the planting season started as early as April. In May, tree planting will be in full speed even further north. Source: Timbe
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Timbeter pilot project in Poland

15 May 2020
Poland’s State Forests National Holding has launched a pilot project to use Timbeter in the Nowe Ramuki Forest District of the country.  During the pilot project, the district will use Timbeter’s artificial technology and machine learning for measurements and digital reporting. Source
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Log registration scheme and practice standards for NZ

15 May 2020
A new log registration scheme and practice standards will bring us one step closer to achieving ‘value over volume’ in our forestry sector, according to New Zealand Forestry Minister Shane Jones. Source: Timberbiz New legislation introduced as part of Budget 2020 will require forestry
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HIA predicts home building lower than during ‘90s recession

15 May 2020
  The Australian Forest Products Association has renewed its call for an urgent housing stimulus package following yesterday’s Housing Industry Association forecast of an imminent, calamitous decline in new housing construction. Source: Timberbiz New home sales have fallen by 22.
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SFM appointed by New Forests to manage Noske Skog timber

15 May 2020
Tasmanian-owned and operated company SFM has been appointed by New Forests to manage the timber plantation assets purchased from Norske Skog after a competitive tender process. Source: Timberbiz Now to be called Lenah Estate Pty Limited, the Tasmanian plantations were bought by Austra
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Woodchip exports re-start from Twofold Bay in Eden

15 May 2020
Allied Natural Wood Exports (ANWE) has started loading the first woodchip vessel to dock since the bushfires forced the Eden facility to shut down in early January. The MV Cattleya arrived in Eden on May 12 and loading commenced on 13 May, making it the first of many vessels to return
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Opinion: activists’ disruptions are unlawful and unAustralian

15 May 2020
We’ve all had to make sacrifices during COVID-19. Hundreds of thousands of Australians are out of work, a vast number of businesses’ doors are shut, and more are expected to do the same before anything improves. The hibernation of the economy is costing $4 billion every week, a sad bu
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Opinion: AKD on reducing sawmill production

15 May 2020
Due to the AKD’s team’s early actions, proactive engagement, teamwork, and disciplined physical distancing, we have had no positive cases at any of our sites. I am proud of how the team has come together to keep each other safe. Source: Shane Vicary But unfortunately, due to the ongoi
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Friday analysis: Who’s barracking for forestry and who’s barricading

15 May 2020
It’s fair to say that everyone agrees there is a lot of work to be done for Australia to come out of the CoVid-19 fog economically as well off as possible. Well, almost everyone. But more on that later. Source: Bruce Mitchell So, it’s great to see Allied Natural Wood Exports (AWNE) ha
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