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Trimble updates Land Resource Manager software

11 November 2020
As part of a commitment to ‘Deliver the Connected Forest’, Trimble Forestry has reworked its popular Land Resource Manager (LRM) software to make it accessible any place, on any device, with upgraded tools to access data and maps, query, edit, print, and export reports for both staff
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Indonesian forestry photos competition

11 November 2020
The Indonesian Forestry Certification Cooperation (IFCC), the PEFC national member for Indonesia, invited photographers to share their best forest photos and received an incredible 1517 images. The winning photos show the beauty and magic of forests and landscapes in the country. Sour
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Morgan Cars refurbished using LVL

11 November 2020
Hewitt Studios in the UK worked with the Morgan Motor Company of the UK to refurbish their existing visitor centre and showroom, the refurbishment has a strong focus on sustainability. Source: Timberbiz The company used a series of low-carbon interventions designed to improve building
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SA free bushfire safety workshop for women

11 November 2020
A free two-day bushfire workshop in South Australia for women this weekend will include information and practical sessions in a fun and practical environment and attendance is required on both days to achieve full benefit. Source: Timberbiz The workshop will cover: Understanding bushf
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Chinese chip imports lift but Australian supply declines

11 November 2020
Latest data shows Chinese woodchip imports lifted to a seven-month high in September, hitting 1.302 million bone dried metric tonnes (bdmt) at an average price of USDCif152/bdmt. The big winner in the hardwood chip trade to China continues to be Vietnam. Sources: Timberbiz, IndustryEd
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Cartons have lowest carbon footprint whether recycled or not

11 November 2020
A new report shows Tetra Pak cartons have a lower carbon footprint than all other packaging used for the same products including glass, aluminium and plastic. Source: Timberbiz Taking all of these things into consideration, a new market-first comparative study, conducted on behalf of
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Scion explores packaging options for China

11 November 2020
Scion’s packaging research is exploring new sustainable (renewable or more recyclable) materials for packaging that also meet technical needs such as strength. Part of this work is to ensure these materials comply with the complex world of food contact material regulations. Source: Ti
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NSW government recognises importance of forestry with financial support

11 November 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the outcome of the NSW Government’s Bushfire Industry Recovery Package program and thanked the Government for recognising the importance of the state’s forest industries with financial support to help rebuild after the Black Summ
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Tasmanian budget to commit $18m to fire mitigation

11 November 2020
Thursday’s Tasmanian Budget will commit nearly $18 million in fire mitigation initiative, including a $9.3 million boost to its Fuel Reduction Program to provide increased strategic fuel reduction burning, including mechanical risk reduction. Source: Timberbiz The peak Australian and
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Ed Husic replaces Joel Fitzgibbon as Shadow Ag Minister

11 November 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association has congratulated Ed Husic on his appointment as Australia’s Shadow Agriculture Minister following the resignation this week of Joel Fitzgibbon. Source: Timberbiz AFPA CEO Ross Hampton said the AFPA looked forward to working with Mr Husic and
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