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Offsetting mulcher for roadsides and more

08 May 2023
SEPPI has released its new offsetting mulcher for the mulching of vegetation along watercourses and roadsides. In addition to the L9 flex type for 130-240 HP tractors, the lighter L7 flex version is now available, for 80-160 HP tractors, which replaces the original SAV model. Source:
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AI for IPE in the USA

08 May 2023
Ipe Woods USA, a supplier of premium hardwood decking and lumber, has developed the first AI system tailored for the lumber industry. Exclusively available to Ipe Woods USA customers, this AI system offers numerous benefits for informed decision-making and enhanced customer experience
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Fiji to establish Fiji Forestry Professionals Association

08 May 2023
Sixteen individuals from the Fiji forestry sector, led by the former permanent secretary for Fisheries and Forests Samuela Lagataki, came together to hold consultation for the establishment of the Fiji Forestry Professionals Association (FFPA). Source: Timberbiz The meeting was held a
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Resilient Timber Homes design competition

08 May 2023
A recently launched WoodSolutions competition offers a total prize pool of $100,000 for new home designs that best showcase the positives of building with timber – in particular the ability to withstand increasingly adverse weather events as Australia’s climate continues to chan
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Latest Forestry Corporation graduate foresters establishing in industry

08 May 2023
Graduate foresters are growing their industry skills and experience through Forestry Corporation of NSW’s graduate program. Source: Timberbiz Four graduate foresters were recruited in the 2022 graduate program, including Lydia Kearns, who joined the Wauchope office late last yea
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Moving NZ from pine to native forest

08 May 2023
Restoring the land to native forest, currently in pine is the intergenerational vision of the Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust. The Trust held a wānanga in March as it works with the people to shape and progress the strategy. Source: Timberbiz The kaupapa looks to regenerate rakau Māori thro
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Loans for new homes at their lowest for 15 years

08 May 2023
Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home remains at its lowest level in 15 years based on ABS Lending to Households and Businesses data for March. Source: Timberbiz HIA’s Chief Economist Tim Reardon said the number of loans issued to purchase or construct a new home rema
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MechLog ensures next gen team is highly trained

08 May 2023
Tasmania-based forestry company, MechLog, is working diligently to ensure the next generation of forestry sector leaders are well trained and have a comprehensive understanding about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Source: Timberbiz This comes as two more of Mech
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Hypocrisy of Andrews Gov’t on display

08 May 2023
The hypocrisy of the Andrews Labor Government was on show last week when it boasted the use of Darwin Stringybark in the construction of the new St Kilda Pier, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Source: Timberbiz “This is hardwood timber harvested from the native forests of t
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Tas portal to estimate carbon impact and tree offsets

08 May 2023
Landowners will be encouraged to learn how they can estimate their carbon impact thanks to the Tasmanian Government’s investment in the future of the State’s forestry sector via a new portal. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Resources, Felix Ellis, said the Farm Forestry Carbon Tool and
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