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Wooden Ferrari masterpieces from Vietnam

06 December 2021
Unveiled last year as Ferrari’s first open-top PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), the SF90 Spider is the roadster supercar of the future. This wooden model is an homage brought to the iconic convertible. Source: Autoevolution The full-size Ferrari SF90 Spider was introduced in 20
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FSC indoor and outdoor furniture awards

06 December 2021
  FSC’s Furniture Awards, created by the Forest Stewardship Council to reward FSC-certified companies in the indoor and outdoor furniture sector has announced the winners. Source: Timberbiz The awards ceremony took place online and the winners in six award categories (Home-living
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Uncontrolled timber fire on ship near Sweden

06 December 2021
A fire on a cargo ship carrying timber off Gothenburg on Sweden’s west coast was still not under control on Sunday after more than 24 hours, authorities said. Source: Reuters The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) said it had sent two helicopters, while several other autho
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New analysis shows forestry can deliver net zero

06 December 2021
Ground-breaking new analysis produced for the Australian Forest Products Association shows for the first time that growth in Australia’s forestry plantation area can help deliver the nation’s “net-zero by 2050” target. Source: Timberbiz AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said t
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Add trees to farms add productivity and property value

06 December 2021
Adding timber production trees to farms can yield significant productivity and financial benefits for landowners as well as increase property values, according to landmark new research. Source: Timberbiz The Forest and Wood Products Australia paper, which reveals that a take-up of far
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11 million radiata pine seedlings sown in Blowering

06 December 2021
On the back of a record 2021 planting season, Forestry Corporation of NSW’s 2022 seedling crop is well and truly underway with 11 million radiata pine sown in the organisation’s Blowering nursery. Source: Timberbiz Over the past eight weeks, nursery staff have sown around 300,000 seed
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NZ forestry calls for Crown Land management to be reviewed

06 December 2021
Commercial forests and climate change are regularly cited as contributors to an increase in unwanted rural fires in New Zealand. However, evidence suggests other factors are exacerbating the causes and impacts of fires. The New Zealand Institute of Forestry is concerned. It is calling
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New CSIRO research shows climate change lights fires

06 December 2021
New research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia’s forest fire activity over the last three decades. A lengthening of the fire season towards Autumn and Winter were also identified, along with an increase i
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Pallet pressure may dampen Christmas spirit

06 December 2021
Pressure is mounting to solve the nation’s pallet shortage as Australia’s largest pallet producer says it may have to stop production, threatening the availability of food and drinks on supermarket shelves in the lead up to Christmas. Source: Timberbiz The Age has reported that the su
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NewGen secures government funds to develop mill

06 December 2021
NewGen timber mill in South Australia may have a solution to stem the demand for structural timber following a state government grant. More than $400,000 has been handed over to NewGen Timber to further develop the recently purchased site in an effort to increase the structural timber
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