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Autonomous log truck testing in Canada to avoid driver shortages

31 May 2021
For years now, the forest industry in Canada has voiced concerns about a growing labour shortage, as more and more workers reach retirement age and fewer young people enter the sector to take their place. This shortage is particularly acute when it comes to finding truck drivers for l
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The EFFEKT of remote-controlled pine growing

31 May 2021
Danish architecture studio EFFEKT has planted hundreds of pine seedlings around seven architectural models at the Venice Architecture Biennale using a hydroponics system that’s remote-controlled from Copenhagen. Source: Dezeen The installation is called Ego to Eco and responds t
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Superhard windows for John Deere harvesters and forwarders

31 May 2021
To improve the durability of its machines, John Deere now features RENCRAFT Super Hard Coat polycarbonate windows as standard on its G-Series harvesters and G-Series forwarders. Source: Timberbiz Providing improvements over the windows previously used, the upgraded windows are designe
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Tender project to provide Vic quarantine accommodation

31 May 2021
In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Victorian Government invites Expression of Interest to tender for a Head Contractor and Modular Contractor to supply prefabricated quarantine accommodation. Source: Timberbiz Although the exact site has yet to be finalised, it appears the Aval
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NZ recovered paper prices keep rising

31 May 2021
New Zealand’s recovered paper exports are increasing, along with prices as the global fibre market recovers. Averaging NZDFob218/t in March 2021, New Zealand’s recovered paper exports have increased consistently since March 2020, when they were 84% lower at NZDFob119/t. Source: Indust
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Illegal wood harvesting targeted

31 May 2021
A father and son accused of taking timber from the Lower Goulburn National Park have faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning prosecutor Stephen McGrath told the court a Parks Victoria officer observed the co-accused entering Reedy Swamp
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Fungus may be the cure to control wilding pines

31 May 2021
An indigenous New Zealand fungus may help to control wilding pines – one of the country’s most ecologically damaging weed species – a student’s research project shows. Wilding pine control costs New Zealand millions of dollars a year and involves the costly and time-consuming methods
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Report shows 60% fewer major crashes for PBS vehicles

31 May 2021
Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles are involved in 60% fewer major crashes than conventional vehicles according to a new industry report. The joint report from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia and the National Truck
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Dubai Expo Australian pavilion of Tassie timber

31 May 2021
Expo 2020 Dubai, to be held from 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022 will have 190 countries represented in a single location, to generate ideas to address the needs of a fast-changing world and connect Australia to new global opportunities. Source: Timberbiz Managed by the Australian
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Hyne puts out call for more female workers

31 May 2021
Increased focus on greater diversity in the workplace coupled with community feedback has spurred Hyne Timber to call for more female students and women to consider careers in manufacturing. Source: Timberbiz As part of a recent recruitment drive in Maryborough and Hervey Bay shopping
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