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Seppi’s new medium-power mulcher series

09 November 2022
After the introduction of Seppi’s S9 series a few years ago, the new medium-power mulcher series, S7, has been developed. The new S7 line with its S7 “classic” and S7 “dyna” variants replace the traditional SMO and SMO fh in the 50hp to 160hp power range. Source: Timberbiz The strengt
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Global feedback on requirements for certification bodies PEFC

09 November 2022
PEFC invites stakeholders globally to give their feedback on ST 1004, Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards. Source: Timberbiz This vital benchmark standard is entering the last stage of its development, so PEFC
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UK’s financial support for forestry at COP27

09 November 2022
New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged the UK’s continued support for conserving threatened forests around the world, through a funding program covering a third of the world’s forests, at the COP27 UN climate summit in Egypt. Sources: The Guardian, Timberbiz Brazil is expected
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OFO funds to help provide much needed housing in NZ

09 November 2022
A new sponsorship deal will provide a much-needed funding boost which will help Habitat for Humanity Nelson build more affordable homes in the Top of the South in New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz OneFortyOne launched the new sponsorship at Habitat Nelson’s new community housing project
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Australian Pulp Import Analysis – Imports decrease to 33.2 kt in August 2022

09 November 2022
Australia’s total pulp imports decreased in August 2022, down 7.7% in one month to total 33.2 kt. The August 2022 result was 2.5kt higher than the prior August. The monthly weighted average import price was AUDFob954/t, up 5.9% on the prior month. Source: IndustryEdge, charts Source:
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NZ foresters could lose millions due to government date change

09 November 2022
Some foresters could be millions of dollars out of pocket due to a poorly communicated change in application deadlines according to the New Zealand’s National Party’s forestry spokesperson Ian McKelvie. Source: Timberbiz “Last month, the Ministry of Primary Industries sent an email to
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Tasmania rolls out AI to fight fires from the get-go

09 November 2022
Tasmania is set to continue to benefit from the rollout of new fire detection technology which will help reduce the spread of major bushfires, safeguarding valuable plantation assets and even local communities. Source: Timberbiz After a successful two-year trial, leading Tasmanian pla
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Join the NSW Forest Stewardship Pilot for active forest management

09 November 2022
Landholders interested in being supported to improve the active management of their farm forests for long-term sustainability have until 15 November to lodge an expression of interest to take part in the NSW Forest Stewardship Pilot. Source: Timberbiz The pilot is an Australian-first
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Aussie delegation at COP27 to show farming & forestry alliance for climate change

09 November 2022
A delegation of farming and forestry leaders has left Australia for COP27 in Egypt, with the mission to demonstrate how climate smart farming and forestry can help Australia bring down its emissions and fight climate change, while boosting much needed food, fibre and timber production
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Australia founding member of Forests & Climate Leaders group

09 November 2022
Australia has become a founding member of the Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership, a new international group to accelerate the contribution of forests to global climate action. Source: Timberbiz The UK-led voluntary partnership was formally launched today at COP27 in Egypt to main
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