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FSC leadership awards

18 October 2021
Forest Stewardship Council has announced its 2021 FSC Leadership Awards in the US, recognizing uncommon excellence that advances responsible forest management and forest conservation. Source: Timberbiz “The depth and breadth of the award winners this year is truly inspiring,” said Chr
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Short film on Hurricane Michael that destroyed 72m tons of timber

18 October 2021
This new short film from state foresters takes place in Calhoun County, Florida, where a disastrous hurricane robbed timber farmers of their livelihoods. “Forgotten Storm” includes first-hand accounts of Hurricane Michael and details the community’s long road to recovery. Source: Timb
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New TR Forest 2 tyres for forestry tractors

18 October 2021
Nokian’s new TR Forest 2 tyre offers forest-proven strength and stability for light and medium weight forestry tractors. For many years, the Nokian TR Forest tyre has been a proven, reliable choice for light and medium weight forestry tractors. Now the tyre has added features without
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Pine-to-natives project gains financial assistance from Pan Pac

18 October 2021
New Zealand’s largest ‘pine to natives’ forest conversion project has been given a NZ$15,000 cash injection by a leading producer of radiata pine products. The initiative by Hawke’s Bay-based Forest Lifeforce Restoration Trust (FLRT) is converting the former Maungataniwha Pine Forest
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Sculptform showroom shortlisted for interior award

18 October 2021
Architecture studio Woods Bagot has used sculptural timber battens to create pathways through this immersive showroom space in Melbourne, designed for local cladding manufacturer Sculptform. Source: Dezeen The mixed-use space is located at the ground level of a tower in central Melbou
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A snapshot to show forestry is the answer to climate questions

18 October 2021
The Australian Forest Products Association has launched Storing Carbon For A Cleaner Future: A Snapshot, which clearly and succinctly explains the role forest industries are playing and can play in climate change mitigation. Source: Timberbiz “Storing Carbon For A Cleaner Future: A Sn
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New website for Responsible Wood provides better options

18 October 2021
Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme has launched its new website to improve user experience with greater search options and a better alignment with the PEFC website. Source: Timberbiz The website follows 12 months of collaboration with digital marketing a
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NZ pushes for extra planting to insure greenhouse gas reductions

18 October 2021
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association says extra planting is ‘just as well’ given slippage on carbon reduction targets. The foresters’ intentions to plant more trees is an immediate and practical insurance against New Zealand not achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals. Source: Tim
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Planting boosts supply and helps achieve net zero emissions

18 October 2021
Planting 400,000 hectares of new timber plantations won’t only help Australia achieve sovereign capability in timber and fibre supply – it would also help us achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and grow regional jobs, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Tim
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Post-harvest surveys show better protection for wildlife

18 October 2021
  Post-harvest surveys have shown VicForests’ harvesting and regeneration practices are better protecting Victoria’s wildlife as species are now commonly found immediately within or around completed harvest areas.  Source: Timberbiz Presenting at Forestry Australia’s National Con
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