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New combined tiller with brand new technology

10 November 2021
Combined tillers have long been highly appreciated in the forestry sector. Now thanks to its special design, several different operations are possible using the one machine such as stone crushing, wood mulching and soil tilling up to a depth of 40 cm. Source: Timberbiz This translates
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World Heritage Kizhi gets free timber for restorations

10 November 2021
Segezha Group in Russia handed over four timber carriers with a total of 130 m3 of sawn timber to the Kizhi State Open Air Museum. Kizhi is one of the largest Russian open-air museums and is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Source: Timberbiz The sawn timber is for the res
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Mid-year timber demand at record levels in UK

10 November 2021
Demand for timber and panel products during the northern summer months of 2021 was at record levels with import volumes over 3.2 million m3 in these three months alone. Source: Timberbiz August became the third consecutive month when import volumes exceeded one million m3, with softwo
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QR code for Tasmania’s Hydrowood

10 November 2021
The “lost trees of Hydrowood” have become a part of the lore of Tasmania’s West Coast. Lake Pieman was dammed in 1986, and since 2015 the “lost trees” from the lake floor have been cut, dried, and recreated into objects that can be enjoyed for a lifetime-
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Timber pallet shortage can be managed by forestry

10 November 2021
A national shortage of timber pallets used to transport consumer goods, from food to electronics and even beer, further demonstrates just how important our national forest industries are to provide timber and fibre products, according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Sou
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Beverage container recycling solutions not so easy

10 November 2021
Local fibre-based beverage carton suppliers continue to pursue stand-alone recycling options in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to deliver sustainable solutions that are suited to the local market. Their efforts are set to deliver for the producers and their brand owners, and the en
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1.8m tonnes of recycling annually in Australia

10 November 2021
Australians are a nation of recyclers, and nothing more so than our renewable paper and cardboard products. In fact, the volume of paper and cardboard returned is so significant it supports recovery of all other materials, something to celebrate during National Recycling Week. Source:
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Study starts to reduce erosion and sediment into rivers from forestry

10 November 2021
Safeguarding New Zealand’s waterways is the key driver behind a seven-year study into the performance of control practices for reducing erosion and sediment delivered to rivers from forest harvesting. Source: Timberbiz The Ministry for Primary Industries has partnered with forestry co
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New home sales stabilise after HomeBuilder

10 November 2021
Sales of new detached homes appear to have stabilised following the end of HomeBuilder at elevated levels. The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future detached home construction. Sou
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Tas Greens tell parliament forestry and tourism can’t co-exist

10 November 2021
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has dismissed claims that forestry and tourism cannot co-exist in the State. “It is a matter of fact that a number of our iconic tourism ventures are located on or adjacent to forestry land, and have been for a number of years,” Resources Minister Guy
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