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Copenhagen gives okay for 36-metre-high wooden building

31 October 2022
Södra has signed an agreement with LM Byg to supply approximately 5,700 cubic meters of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and 2,300 cubic meters of glulam to the 28,000-square-metre wooden building, which is a new office building for AP Ejendomen in Copenhagen. Source: Timberbiz The constr
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Nokian Tyres exits Russia

31 October 2022
Nokian Tyres has signed an agreement to sell its Russian operations to Tatneft PJSC. The debt free and cash free purchase price is expected to be approximately EUR 400 million. Source: Timberbiz The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities in Russia an
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Manitou flicks the switch to electric

31 October 2022
Manitou Group, a leader in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving, has released a record number of new products and the launch of the electric platform range. Source: Timberbiz With four new platform models, the group is accelerating the roll-out of its “Oxygen” low emissions
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Trees shed new light on radiation storms

31 October 2022
A University of Queensland study has shed new light on a mysterious, unpredictable and potentially devastating kind of astrophysical event. Source: Timberbiz A team led by Dr Benjamin Pope from UQ’s School of Mathematics and Physics applied cutting edge statistics to data from millenn
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AFPA disappointed that Sen Pocock opts to debate forest carbon credits

31 October 2022
The Australian Forest Products Association has reiterated its strong support for a rigorous and effective Emissions Reduction Fund that will help Australia fight climate change. Source: Timberbiz But AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said that the Federal Government had a revi
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Australian farms and forests join forces for COP 27

31 October 2022
Australian farming and forestry are joining forces ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference 2022 to promote ‘climate smart farming with forestry’ as a major solution to help Australia meet more ambitious climate targets, contribute to global food security and grow timber for o
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Statistics hide the truth about forest farming in NZ

31 October 2022
Beef &Lamb NZ and Federated Farmers media release on recent results of an opinion survey on forestry offset adds to the misuse of information that’s building alarm and public hysteria around forestry that is not helpful according to the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association. Sourc
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Hyne’s Graduate Program for 2023

31 October 2022
The Hyne Group has launched its 2023 Graduate Program targeting technical and engineering graduates to join its team in the New Year. Source: Timberbiz Applications are open and expected to be highly competitive with the opportunity to fast-track experience around Australia and potent
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Cadet Forester Program Tasmania

31 October 2022
Applications for the Cadet Forester Program starting in 2023 will close on November 11. There are positions available with Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Reliance Forest Fibre, Midway Tasmania and Forico Pty Limited. Source: Timberbiz Positions are in the North/North East, North West an
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New board at Forestry Australia

31 October 2022
Responsible Wood’s Matt de Jongh has been elected to the Forestry Australia board and Indufor’s Blair Freeman has been returned to the board at the recent National Symposium in Albury. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said their appointments would he
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