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Kesla introduces forwarder bunks for its smallest tractor forest trailers

22 April 2022
Forwarder-type bunks are available now for the smallest KESLA 104 and 114HD tractor forest trailer models. The bunks make it easier to position and separate logs by type in the load space. Source: Timberbiz KESLA 104 and 114 trailer series have a net carrying capacity of 10 tons. With
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World-first book considers the benefits of ‘climate smart forestry’

22 April 2022
A forthcoming book titled Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change is the first ever science-based book on the subject. Almost 30 European researchers collaborated on its development, considering how the forest bioeconomy can support efforts to overcome the climate crisis in the most sust
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Belarus certification suspended

22 April 2022
The National Forest Certification System of Belarus has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, following a request by PEFC Belarus. Source: Timberbiz PEFC Belarus informed PEFC International that it is experiencing a delay in the periodic review of its system documentation. P
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C6 Australia’s most ambitious carbon negative building will tower over Perth

22 April 2022
Victorian developer Grange Development this week submitted plans to the City of South Perth for what is set to be the world’s tallest, $350 million hybrid timber tower, and Western Australia’s first carbon negative building. Source: Timberbiz If approved, the 183m high residential bui
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Largest redwood forestry estate in Australasia up for sale

22 April 2022
The largest redwood forestry estate in Australasia, spread across more than 8,000 hectares of freehold land in New Zealand, is being offered for sale through Arotahi Agribusiness. Source: Voxy The New Zealand Redwood Company is divesting the large estate, held in four blocks across th
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Andrews’ Government doles out more grants to move away from native forestry

22 April 2022
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting a further nine towns across Victoria to transition away from native timber harvesting, with targeted funding to develop new economic strategies and job opportunities. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas was in Murrindi
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Timber communities prove the fight is not over for Victoria’s native forestry

22 April 2022
Timber communities have vowed to fight back against Daniel Andrews’ policy to shut Victoria’s sustainable native timber industry. A round table forum held in Heyfield attended by community members, harvesters, industry groups, local councillors and Gippsland’s state and federal MPs st
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Australia faces a ‘critical housing timber shortage’ by 2050

22 April 2022
Australia’s housing construction sector faces a critical timber shortage and our reliance on imported timber will double by 2050 if our nation falls short of the plan to plant an additional one billion production Trees, a new interim report by Forest & Wood Products Australia has
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Opinion: Karen Stephens – false claims about Wombat Forest further an agenda

22 April 2022
It is disappointing to see on a week where forest managers and Traditional Owners commence work together to clear up significant storm damage in Victorian forests, that some groups are taking the chance to accuse them of harming the environment. Earlier this week we saw an historic an
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Friday Analysis: imported timber to double if we don’t plant one billion more trees

22 April 2022
So, Australia faces a ‘critical housing timber shortage’ by 2050. An interim report by Forest & Wood Products Australia has found that our reliance on imported timber will double by 2050 if our nation falls short of the plan to plant an additional one billion production trees. Thi
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