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Sweden’s forest data lab moves to the next phase with more funding

15 November 2021
An additional SEK 8 million (A$1.2m) is being invested in the National Forest Data Lab, which is run by the Swedish Forest Agency and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the forest sector and other authorities. With the help of new data, lab environme
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UN releases report on forest products in the global bioeconomy

15 November 2021
The United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched a report to demonstrate how renewable wood-based products can help combat climate change and achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals. Source: Timberbiz The publication Forest Products in the Global Bioeconomy:
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New Forests partners up to fight climate change in Africa

15 November 2021
CDC Group – UK’s development finance institution, Finnfund – the Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation, Norfund ­­– the Norwegian Government’s investment fund for developing countries and New Forests announced an intention to partner to develop investment strategies designed to scal
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New prescription for a pharmacy

15 November 2021
Bucking the trend of how a traditional pharmacy should look and feel, Astrid Dispensary on Chapel Street Melbourne, Victoria pushes the envelope of the modern day pharmacy, inviting patients in with lush green walls and warm timber tones seen throughout the new space. Source: Timberbi
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NZ faces challenges for construction demand for materials including timber

15 November 2021
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, says that New Zealand faces challenges in meeting demands for key construction materials for infrastructure, with a risk of delays to major projects. Source: Timberbiz These findings are among those detailed in Te Waihanga’s Infr
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FWPA invites research projects to benefit commercial forest growers

15 November 2021
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) invites RD&E proposals to advance research of benefit to Australia’s commercial forest growers. Source: Timberbiz The call for proposals is aligned with FWPA’s: Program 4 – Increasing resource availability and reducing risk Program 3 – Ass
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Students’ Woodskills impress judges

15 November 2021
Students from New Zealand’s Whanganui Collegiate School have taken out four of the six top awards in the Secondary Schools Creative Woodskills Competition run by Middle Districts Farm Forestry Association and UCOL. Source: Timberbiz Whanganui Collegiate School students Benjamin Poulto
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30,000 hectares of Crown Land and State Forest in conservation plan

15 November 2021
More than 30,000 hectares of NSW state forests, including the iconic Gardens of Stone will be transformed into a new eco-tourism and adventure destination on the edge of the Blue Mountains near Lithgow. Source: Timberbiz The centrepiece of the investment will be the Lost City Adventur
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ABARES position paper on forest reporting for the future

15 November 2021
ABARES Australia’s State of the Forests Report – 2023 and beyond position paper identifies drivers for change in the mechanism of forest reporting through including increasing user expectations for access to current forest data, and access to information and analysis in digital, onlin
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Nationals Push to the Bush

15 November 2021
Australia’s forest industries have welcomed the Federal Nationals’ push to grow jobs and population in regional Australia. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Association Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said that the timber industry could play a key role driving regional
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