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Timberland ownership in the US South

25 January 2021
In the US South, most timberland is held privately by two primary ownership groups: Non-corporate and Corporate (oftentimes referred to as Industrial) landowners. Non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners make up approximately 55% of all ownership types, and corporate landowners
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Forestry education helps homeless in Fiji

25 January 2021
Mr Apisai Moce is the founder of the Fortunate Ministry which caters for homeless people living on the streets of Lautoka, Tavua and Rakiraki in Fiji. From humble beginnings in the highlands of Nadarivatu, Apisai Moce considered himself blessed when he successfully completed his studi
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FSC blocks organizations with false claims in bamboo supply chain

25 January 2021
In a recent review, FSC  uncovered several companies that deliberately carried false claims and were terminated in the bamboo supply chain transaction verification but came back with new certificates. Source: Timberbiz Considering the substantial integrity risks exposed, FSC has decid
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Full Simulation for high quality training

25 January 2021
The significance of high-quality training is increasing globally. Ponsse is responding to the need for the development of training by modernising its simulator product range. The company has just introduced its new Ponsse Full Simulator. Source: Timberbiz This is a full-range training
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Ancient Podocarps fall while DOC works on a solution

25 January 2021
An ancient forest with a lineage that stretches back to when New Zealand was part of the supercontinent Gondwana has been losing trees to erosion for years. Podocarp trees at Marlborough’s Onamalutu Scenic Reserve have been lying in the Ōhinemahuta River since July, but they are just
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NZ increases public housing promoting construction and related industries

25 January 2021
New Zealand’s Government has released its Public Housing Plan 2021-2024 which outlines the intention of where 8000 additional public and transitional housing places announced in Budget 2020, will go. Source: Timberbiz “The Government is committed to continuing its public house build p
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University preps OFO environmental planner for a varied career

25 January 2021
When Kristie Paki Paki completed her Bachelor of Forestry Science 16 years ago, she felt confident that there would be a stable and interesting job at the other end of it. Her first role as a Harvest Planner with Nelson Forests fulfilled those expectations and gave her a good groundin
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Events planned for both sides of Tasman

25 January 2021
After an incredibly disruptive year in 2020, the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) has, in conjunction with a wide cross section of industry on both sides of the Tasman, developed an Events Planner for this year. Source: Timberbiz With a series of technology webinars run
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Focus on year-round bushfire prevention, not last-minute water bombing

25 January 2021
The Institute of Foresters of Australia and Australian Forest Growers are calling for a greater focus on year-round bushfire prevention activities over the use of water bombing aircraft. In a submission to Queensland’s K’gari (Fraser Island) Bushfire Review IFA/AFG president Bob Gordo
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Adelaide sees its first major fire in 2021

25 January 2021
A large fire was burning out of control in the Adelaide Hills south east of Adelaide this morning. The blaze started about 4pm Sunday afternoon at Cherry Gardens, near the Scott Creek Conservation Park. There were reports of multiple ignition points. Source: Timberbiz It was burning i
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