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Urgent action needed to resolve soaring US lumber prices

19 May 2021
Members of Congress and the Biden administration are heeding the concerns of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and its grassroots on the need to take action to resolve soaring lumber prices, supply shortages and tariffs that are hurting home builders, home buyers, the h
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The forest policy of Myanmar’s military administration

19 May 2021
Myanmar’s Forestry Minister, Khin Maung Yi, was quoted by the state-owned newspaper “The New Light of Myanmar” as saying the priority of the administration regarding timber extraction will be forest protection, only the minimum harvest to meet demand will be permitted. Source: Tropica
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New Forests appoints independent director to its board

19 May 2021
New Forests Pty Ltd, the international sustainable forestry investment manager, has appointed Christine Loh as an independent director to its board. Her appointment supports New Forests’ global growth aspirations and desire to scale environmental and social impact in the forest sector
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Truck fire safety program

19 May 2021
The ARTSA Institute has launched a Truck Fires Safety Program to tackle heavy vehicle fires occurring each year in Australia. The fire safety program consists of four manuals and six videos aimed at drivers, maintenance staff, fire investigators and transport managers. Source: Timberb
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Hope and nostalgia win photo competition at OFO

19 May 2021
A story of nostalgia and a story of hope have accompanied winning photos in OneFortyOne’s Forest Photo Competition. More than 150 photos were received from students across the Limestone Coast region, making it a tough task for the panel of judges to decide on just two winners. Source:
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Tas Timber Awards’ new category celebrating excellent Tas timber

19 May 2021
The Tasmanian Timber Awards will include a new category this year celebrating Excellence in Design and/or Use of Tasmanian Timber. Entries are now open, and Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network’s biennial awards will culminate in the announcement of winners at a gala dinner e
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Federated Farmers NZ call for restricted tree planting

19 May 2021
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association says the Federated Farmers’ call for the government to restrict forest planting ranks as an unnecessary intrusion on the right of farmers to plant trees on their land if they want to. Source: Timberbiz The Association also says a restriction wou
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FPC appoints Islay Robertson as operations director

19 May 2021
Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission (FPC) has appointed Islay Robertson as its new Director Operations.  With over 30 years of experience in forestry, Mr Robertson brings a wealth of knowledge to the FPC and the forestry industry of Western Australia. Source: Timberbiz Mr R
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Massive job losses predicted by Timber Towns Victoria

19 May 2021
Timber Towns Victoria has warned of massive job losses if the Victorian Government goes ahead with its plans to shut down the native timber. Source: Timberbiz “This is not the time for the Victorian Government to be taking steps that will cost more jobs, further damage regional commun
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ABC reports on illegal logging misleading and irresponsible says VicForests

19 May 2021
VicForests has again been forced to defend itself over allegations that it is conducting illegal logging and putting Melbourne’s water catchment at risk. The ABC reported yesterday on alleged illegal logging in Melbourne’s Thomson dam catchment. Source: Timberbiz The ABC y
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