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Russia’s war may have positive consequences one day

23 November 2022
Russia’s attack on Ukraine will not affect forest industry megatrends, but it may accelerate the move away from fossil raw materials and increase the demand for forest industry products. Source: Forest.fi Although Russia’s ruthless war in Ukraine does harm the forest sector in the sho
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FSC to double the language footprint for its logo

23 November 2022
With more than half of global consumers recognizing and trusting the ’check tree’ logo, the FSC brand has built a strong foundation of awareness over the years. To continue to grow brand value, FSC is taking measures to increase consumer understanding of what the FSC brand stands for.
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ForestKids free forest game for young children

23 November 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment launched an online forest game for young children to mark World Children’s Day. Source: Timberbiz The game, called Forest Kids, guides children on an expedition around the world
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Omnia House wins National Award for the Design Matters zero carbon challenge

23 November 2022
Omnia House, by Elizabeth Wheeler of Future Focus Buildings and Tamar Boyd of Blue Lotus Energy Rating, has taken out the National Award for the Design Matters National True Zero Carbon Challenge 2022. Source: Timberbiz In addition to the National Award, Omnia House also came away wit
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First mass engineered timber emergency services complex open for business

23 November 2022
  Australia’s first mass engineered timber fire and emergency services complex has officially opened in Maryborough, Queensland to much celebration. The design and construction of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services North Coast Region Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and
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Significant rise in women entering forestry industry

23 November 2022
For the third year running, companies in the forest grower and timber processing sector completed a voluntary Gender and Diversity Survey, as part of an ongoing industry-wide commitment to increasing the participation of women across the workforce. Sources: FWPA, Timberbiz The 2022 su
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Brandt Group to acquire Agrowquip NZ

23 November 2022
The Brandt Group of Companies has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Agrowquip NZ Ltd. The acquisition combines the strong local presence of Agrowquip with Brandt’s existing locations across the North Island to create a network of John Deere dealer locations that runs from
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Australia leads the way in recycling newsprint

23 November 2022
The latest Newsprint Recycling report shows Australia continues to lead the way in recycling of newsprint with 61.8% of newsprint recycled. Source: Mediaweek ThinkNewsBrands has shared the findings of a report on newsprint recycling. The 2021-2022 Newsprint Recovery & Recycling re
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Native forestry group chosen to stimulate local economy in WA

23 November 2022
Five representatives from Western Australia’s South-West native forestry communities have been selected to assist Forestry Minister Dave Kelly in considering projects that will stimulate the local economy and increase the region’s liveability. Source: Timberbiz The Ministe
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Ross Hampton resigns as AFPA CEO

23 November 2022
Ross Hampton has resigned as CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) after 10 years in the position. Mr Hampton, who is moving to the United Kingdom, will remain as CEO until early next year. Source: Timberbiz Former MP and AFPA director Joel Fitzgibbon will act as in
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