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Morbark opens used and refurbished machines area

08 March 2023
Morbark announced it will be placing a greater emphasis on providing forestry, recycling and tree care customers with the option of purchasing factory-refurbished and remanufactured equipment. Source: Timberbiz For many years, Morbark has been restoring customer-owned equipment, trade
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IKEA joins Canopy to keep endangered forests safe

08 March 2023
Canopy and IKEA will join forces to keep ancient and endangered forests out of the viscose supply for home textiles and to work toward supply chain transformation. Source: Timberbiz By joining the CanopyStyle initiative, IKEA is continuing its commitment to the world’s forests and pro
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Pacific forestry and ag symposium in Fiji

08 March 2023
Agriculture experts from across the Pacific are meeting in Fiji to identify how science and innovation can strengthen food security and further economic development. Supported by ACIAR, the Regional Agriculture and Forestry Symposium 2023 is being run in close collaboration with the F
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Rebuilding after NZ cyclone for Pan Pac, and help arrives from Red Stag

08 March 2023
Flood-hit factories and processing plants are vowing to rebuild after Cyclone Gabrielle left many extensively damaged. Several facilities across Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, the regions which bore the brunt of the cyclone’s impact, have either shut-up shop completely, or are working at r
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Timber Towns Vic calls out government too many broken promises

08 March 2023
Three years after the Victorian State Government’s announcement and promise of increasing the state supply of plantations there is still no word of when or where these plantations will take place, according to Timber Towns Victoria. Source: Timberbiz TTV says that as part of the
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International Women’s Day recognised by SA forest products

08 March 2023
This International Women’s Day, the South Australian Forest Products Association recognizes and celebrates the valuable contribution women make in advancing and empowering our forest and timber industries. Source: Timberbiz “Women in forestry are breaking the glass ceiling and paving
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Equality in forestry is a fundamental right on International Women’s Day

08 March 2023
For the Forest Stewardship Council, gender equality is a fundamental aspect of responsible forestry. Its responsible forestry standards mandate that all employment practices, training opportunities, contract allocations, and management activities must offer equal opportunities for bot
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Michelle Freeman new president of Forestry Australia

08 March 2023
Dr Michelle Freeman has been elected President and Jim Wilson Vice President of Forestry Australia. Source: Timberbiz Retiring President, Bob Gordon applauded the move stating he was delighted to see Michelle and Jim join with the organisation’s CEO Jacquie Martin, to form a diverse l
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Politics in the Pub discussion on NSW election

08 March 2023
The 2023 NSW election is an opportunity to support one of the Wagga Wagga electorate’s largest industries, forestry and fibre processing – Australian Forest Contractors Association general manager Carlie Porteous has told candidates. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at a Politics in the Pub
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AFPA – NSW’s six-point plan, Backing Our Sustainable Forest Industries

08 March 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association NSW has released its six-point plan to grow the state’s forestry, timber and paper sector, and will be seeking the backing of all political parties and candidates for these policy priorities ahead of the NSW Election on 25 March. Source: Timb
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