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UK forestry workers in race to plant 3.5m trees before spring

16 January 2023
The project is part of Forestry England’s latest planting program to replenish tree stocks, bolster broadleaf cover and encourage biodiversity. Source: The Evening Standard Forestry workers across northern England are in a race against time to plant 3.5 million trees by hand before sp
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Energy House to accelerate progress of low carbon designs

16 January 2023
Standing on the grounds of the University of Salford in the UK is Energy House 2.0 an innovative research centre helping to accelerate progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design at scale. Source: Timberbiz The £16m research lab, part-funded by the European Regional Develo
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Economic slowdown hits Stora Enso

16 January 2023
Forest products giant Stora Enso will start negotiations on possible furloughs of up to 1,300 employees in Finland, the firm told Finnish news agency STT on Friday. Sources: STT, YLE The company said the decision was due to fluctuations in demand and market uncertainty. The negotiatio
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PEFC Week 2023 to be held in Canada

16 January 2023
Early bird registrations for PEFC Week 2023 which is run in collaboration with the SFI Annual Conference are open for the event that will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 14-18 May 2023. Source: Timberbiz This event will be a unique opportunity to network with local
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Environmental company blames clear cutting for damage after cyclones

16 January 2023
It is time for the forest industry to have a conversation with itself about putting the right forest in the right place in the brave new world where ex-tropical cyclones are the new normal according to Dr Sean Weaver, CEO of environmental forestry company Ekos. Source: Timberbiz “The
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FPC Aboriginal art competition depicts what forestry means

16 January 2023
The 2022 FPC Aboriginal Art Competition invited aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to submit an art piece in response to the brief, “What does forestry mean to you?” Source: Timberbiz The competition was launched during NAIDOC week to provide a forum to
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NZ firefighters receive Australian National Emergency Medals

16 January 2023
Employees of Whangārei-based Forest Protection Services have been recognised for their efforts fighting the devastating bushfires of 2019 and 2020 in New South Wales, Australia. Sources: The New Zealand Herald, Northern Advocate Twelve Northland-based firefighters each received an Aus
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New low for housing loans

16 January 2023
There were only 5,057 loans for the construction or purchase of new homes in November, the weakest month since June 2013 according to HIA Economist, Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The ABS released the Lending to Households and Businesses data for November 2022. “This reflects the very
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Forestry Australia’s mentoring program applications to close

16 January 2023
Applications for Forestry Australia’s 2023 Mentoring Program close on 30 January 2023. The organisation says 31 applications have already been received but that there were still places available and time to register an interest. Source: Timberbiz Applications Close on Monday, January
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AFPA board member to head New Forests

16 January 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the appointment of board member and forest industries leader Mark Rogers as CEO of New Forests. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rogers is taking on the role from David Brand who will become New Forests Chair following an exemplary career le
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