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Metsa and Fortum lead R&D program for fibre technologies

22 June 2020
Fortum and Metsä Group joined forces with Business Finland to create a world-class R&D program with pulp fibre from renewable and sustainable sources as its node. The 4-year joint R&D program, called ExpandFibre, aims to develop ground-breaking technologies and smart business
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Tigercat new 220E loader

22 June 2020
Tigercat has released the 220E loader with notable improvements including an upgraded operator’s station and the addition of the Tigercat FPT power plant. Source: Timberbiz Conforming to Tier 2 and Tier 4 emission requirements, the quick and lightweight 220E is powered by the Tigercat
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Norske Skog to convert newsprint facilities to containerboard

22 June 2020
Norske Skog will take a major step in its transformation towards a growing and high-margin business by converting two newsprint paper machines into renewable containerboard production. The conversions at Golbey and Bruck will introduce 765,000 tonnes of competitive containerboard capa
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Ecological thinning of regrowth forests in WA

22 June 2020
The organisation representing forest managers and private forest owners has welcomed calls for action on ecological thinning of regrowth forests in the south-west of Western Australia. Source: Timberbiz Institute of Foresters and Australian Forest Growers spokesman John Clarke said th
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FWPA calling for directors to join its board

22 June 2020
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is seeking nominations for two non-executive directors to join its board in 2020, with expressions of interest open until 10 July as each year sees the completion of three-year terms of some directors. Source: Timberbiz An independent direct
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NZ’s forest in recession with fewer masts

22 June 2020
New Zealand’s forests are having a lull in seeding after last year’s mega mast, which will lead to fewer predators in some areas. Beech and some other forest trees seed every two to six years in what is known as a mast. Source: Timberbiz NZ’s Department of Conservation uses climate mo
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ForestWorks to train industry on digital media for free

22 June 2020
ForestWorks will be providing a free one-hour on-line training session to our industry to teach Timber Industry participants how to use digital tools and social media to support our industry. Source: Timberbiz So many conversations about our resource are held in the social media space
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Eden-Monaro poll says result could hinge on bushfire recovery

22 June 2020
An Eden-Monaro poll confirms bushfire recovery is a priority for voters, with 58% of voters saying they are more likely to vote for a political party or candidate that stands for increased funding to help bushfire affected communities. Source: Timberbiz The uComms poll of 800 voters a
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Grade timber properly to take ‘Timber to Market’

22 June 2020
Grade timber properly, avoid selling in bulk, use registered forestry experts and research thoroughly – those are some of the tips that forest growers should keep in mind as they take their timber to market. Source: Philip Hopkins That was the message from Steve Dobbyns, a forestry co
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ABARES national study to identify characteristics of private forest wood

22 June 2020
A national study is underway to identify the wood resource characteristics of private forest estates (private native forests and farm forests) and indigenous managed forests suitable for commercial uses. Source: Timberbiz Led by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Econom
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