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Treemetrics real time forest monitoring and measurement

11 January 2023
Treemetrics, a provider of forest inventory and management solutions, has announced the launch of its new ‘real-time forest monitoring and measurement’ platform which utilizes advanced satellite imagery processing software to provide real-time insights into forest health and productiv
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Sweden has more forests now than 100 years ago

11 January 2023
Sometimes, especially in public media, you get the impression that we are in fact running out of forests. In some parts of the world that may be true. But the volume of forest is growing in countries like Sweden, where reforestation has been mandatory by law since 1903. Source: Timber
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FSC Global Client Survey – more satisfaction and benefits

11 January 2023
FSC Certificate and Promotional Licence Holder Satisfaction has doubled according to its latest Global Client Survey. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) conducts a Global Client Survey every two years to understand the main benefits and perceived importance of belonging to the FSC s
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More NZ opposition to planting for carbon sequestration

11 January 2023
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) says it would welcome discussions with Lammermoor Station’s owners and the Central Otago District Council (CODC) over the station’s plans to plant 60,000 pine trees on the property. Source: Otago Daily Times John and Susie Elliot have applied for land-
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Forestry Corp needs planners, coordinators, engineers, ecologists and cultural experts

11 January 2023
Forestry Corporation of NSW is recruiting a team of planners, coordinators, engineers, ecologists and cultural heritage experts to support the $60 million NSW Government-funded Forest Infrastructure Repair Program. Source: Timberbiz The new team will be critical to resourcing this bod
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Speeding up propagation and establishment of indigenous trees

11 January 2023
The commercial scale production and establishment of indigenous tree species is becoming a reality as tree species propagated in small paper pots survive and thrive. However, not all sites are favourable for tree establishment so it is critical to know if paper pots can be used to pla
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WA releases Indicative Timber Harvest Plan 2023

11 January 2023
The Forest Products Commission (FPC) manages timber production and regeneration operations in WA State Forest. The Indicative Timber Harvest Plan for 2023 is now available. Source: Timberbiz The plan was prepared in accordance with the Forest Management Plan 2014–2023 and in consultat
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Building approvals fall for 2022 as expected

11 January 2023
A fall in building approvals at the end of 2022 is the next step in what has been a very well-broadcast downturn in the housing market caused by the increase in the cash rate according to HIA Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its mont
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Forest industry ready to build Tassie homes

11 January 2023
The Tasmanian forestry industry says it has geared up production to assist the government meet its commitment to build 10,000 new homes by 2032. Source: Timberbiz In last year’s State of the State report, the then Premier announced the Government would commit to building 10,000 new ho
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Timber supply shortages easing but don’t be fooled we still need more

11 January 2023
Timber shortages that caused delays and cost blowouts in the construction industry are finally easing as international supply chains open up, but experts warn that Australia desperately needs to increase local capacity to avoid a “false dawn”. Source: The Australian Master Builders As
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