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Net zero roadmap for UK timber industry

30 January 2023
A new timber industry net zero roadmap for the UK aims to accelerate the productivity, sustainability, and innovation of the sector to better meet the needs of a low-carbon world. Source: Timberbiz Commissioned by Timber Development UK (TDUK) in collaboration with 11 UK timber trade a
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IKEA rejects Russia and turns to Poland, Lithuania and Sweden for wood

30 January 2023
IKEA is using more wood from Sweden and the Baltics to make up for not sourcing it from Russia and Belarus which the company has shunned due to Moscow’s war in Ukraine, its wood supply boss said in an interview. Source: Reuters The world’s biggest furniture brand and one o
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Financial compensation for refusing felling

30 January 2023
During 2022, the Norwegian Forestry Agency paid out approximately SEK 250 million (approx A$34M) in compensation in 110 cases where landowners were denied felling in forests near mountains. Source: Timberbiz The number of new applications for felling fell during the year, but the pres
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Australian High Commissioner visits Scion

30 January 2023
Scion hosted Australian High Commissioner Her Excellency Harinder Sidhu in Rotorua recently. During her first visit to Rotorua, Ms Sidhu took the opportunity to visit the building, Te Whare Nui o Tuteata, to learn how Scion scientists are leading the way in New Zealand with research e
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Major log transport event shows off new innovations

30 January 2023
As log transport continues to evolve and innovations are plentiful so is the need to roll out the array of new innovations in electric, hydrogen and diesel hybrid powered vehicles as well as truck automation and platooning. Source: Timberbiz To cater for this an event is scheduled for
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Signs on the horizon that home building will get cheaper

30 January 2023
Builders and new homeowners are breathing a sigh of relief with signs that home building inflationary pressures are easing says Master Builders Acting CEO Shaun Schmitke. Source: Timberbiz The cost of purchasing a new home decelerated sharply with an increase of just 1.7% during the D
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Liberal Wayne Farnham takes over Gary Blackwood’s West Gippsland seat

30 January 2023
Liberal Wayne Farnham has secured the West Gippsland seat of Narracan two months after the Victorian state election. Source: Timberbiz He replaces Gary Blackwood who held the seat for the Liberals for 16 years before retiring before last year’s State election. The poll was postp
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NZ’s Timber Design Centre program designed by the industry

30 January 2023
Envisioning a future where timber is used more widely in mid to high rise buildings and contributes to carbon neutral targets, is an exciting opportunity in building design. The tools to make this a reality are now coming together with the Timber Design Centre, launched in March 2022.
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Timberlink on track for full production at NeXTimber this year

30 January 2023
There has been significant progress on the construction of Australia’s first combined Radiata Pine Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing facility in Tarpeena. Source: Timberbiz The NeXTimber facility will be co-located at the existing Timberlink si
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Marshall’s Timbers buys J Notaras’ Grafton timber mill

30 January 2023
After more than 70 years supplying quality hardwood timber and timber products, Grafton native hardwood timber mill J Notaras and Sons has been sold to Newcastle-based Marshall’s Timbers. Source: Timberbiz Completion of the transaction, which includes land, buildings, equipment
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