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Which forests are better at storing carbon

25 November 2020
An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has studied which types of forest, in terms of biodiversity, are the most effective in storing carbon. Inventory data from natural forests on five continents show that species diversity is optimal for equatorial and tropica
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Waratah adds mapping tech to TimberRite

25 November 2020
Waratah Forestry Equipment announced the addition of a mapping technology option to its TimberRite H-16 control system. The all-new mapping feature provides customers with a new job site perspective to increase operational productivity and precision. Source: Timberbiz “The new mapping
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Stora Enso enter US CLT market for tall timber

25 November 2020
Wooden buildings are on the rise in the US and Stora Enso will enter the market with its cross laminated timber (CLT) product complying with the International Building Code (IBS) that is necessary for the US American market as of 2021. Source: Timberbiz Enso has received approval for
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Wood splitting for the future of NZ youth at risk

25 November 2020
Many hands made light work when a crew from Kennards Hire teamed up with charity partner Springboard for their annual firewood log-splitting day at Snells Beach, New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz The combined team of Kennards Hire team members, Springboard staff, young people, volunteers
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New bushfire plan developed online for Tasmania

25 November 2020
Tasmanians can now develop an online bushfire plan and better understand their bushfire risk using a new website launched in November 2020 as part of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe. Source: Timberbiz The new ‘5-minute bushfire plan’ is an easy-to-use
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Bingo – timber waste no longer wasted at new recycling facility

25 November 2020
Those in New South Wales and Victoria will be familiar with BINGO Industries’ bright orange recycling and waste trucks and skip bins. But BINGO is much more than a skip bin service; its Recycling Ecology Park in Western Sydney is the only one of its kind in our country and a key part
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Two new Honorary Life Memberships for NZ Plant Producers

25 November 2020
New Zealand Plant Producers has announced two new Honorary Life Membership of the Society. Honorary Life Membership is the highest award granted by New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated. Only eight people have been awarded Honorary Life Membership before. Now Carol Fraser and Peter
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The roll of toilet paper in our economy

25 November 2020
Last week’s ‘rush to retail’ by consumers in South Australia was a reminder of the time earlier this year when much of the nation was engaged in the panic buying game. Nowhere was this more obvious or remarked upon than in supplies of toilet paper. Source: Industry Edge Despite the su
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HQPlantations 85,000-hectare Tuan-Toolara plantation

25 November 2020
HQPlantations is one of 28 forests certified under AS 4708 – Sustainable Forest Management. This standard is used by Australian forest growers to make Responsible Wood and PEFC claims on forest and tree-based products. Underpinning certification is a commitment by forest growers to th
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Gippsland Forest Industries Hub ready to contribute to Victoria’s future

25 November 2020
The Gippsland Forest Industries Hub has officially been launched and stands ready to contribute to the future of the forest and wood products industry in regional Victoria. The Gippsland forest and wood products industry is a dynamic and sustainable provider of regional employment in
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