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Lumber prices could surge again, too few lumber workers

26 May 2023
Depressed demand for lumber is causing job losses in the industry, which could cause supply chain crunches and shortages down the line. Maine in the US is one of the major producers of timber and forest products — a University of Maine study estimated that pre-pandemic, Maine’s
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New workspace approach in Black & White

26 May 2023
TOG has come together with dedicated timber specialists Waugh Thistleton Architects to explore a new approach to workplace design. In The Black & White Building in London, they have explored an ‘architecture of sufficiency’– where every element serves a purpose, nothing is superfl
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PEFC launches the new PEFC Alliance 2030 Strategy

26 May 2023
The PEFC Alliance, at its 28th General Assembly in Vancouver, Canada, voted to approve the new 2030 Strategy. Developed collectively by the entire PEFC Alliance, the Strategy outlines how it aims to move forward to shape the organization and continue to address the evolving expectatio
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AFPA welcomes NFF president’s election to WFO

26 May 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson on her election as a director to the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO). Ms Simson is a tremendous advocate for Australia’s forest products sector and especially on
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Wood-Mizer establishes Australian corporate offices

26 May 2023
Wood-Mizer has established Wood-Mizer Australia with corporate-owned offices in Victoria and Western Australia and the appointment of Ian Lendrum as Director of Wood-Mizer Australia.  Source: Timberbiz Wood-Mizer has a long history throughout Australia with active sales and support te
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NZ Fieldays retains its Forestry focus

26 May 2023
Following its inaugural success last year, the Fieldays Forestry Hub will feature when New Zealand’s Fieldays 2023 returns to its traditional winter slot, from 14-17 June at Mystery Creek in Waikato. Source: Timberbiz Like last year, the Fieldays Forestry Hub, located at site G80, wil
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National Cabinet must get involved in sustainable forest resource security

26 May 2023
The decision by the Government of Victoria to accelerate the cessation of selective and sustainable native forest harvesting is an unnecessary surrender to environmental activists. Source: Timberbiz It will result in even more hardwood being imported into Victoria from Tasmania and NS
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Can’t trust Labor with forestry says Tasmanian Minister

26 May 2023
The news from Victoria further proves the point that you can’t trust Labor with forestry jobs according to Felix Ellis Tasmanian Minister for Resources. Thousands of regional Victorians will lose their jobs. Historic timber communities already reeling from Dan Andrews’ pre
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Opinion: Darren Chester – the Dan-disaster to kill towns, wildlife and Australian jobs

26 May 2023
People and wildlife die in poorly managed forests and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ plan to shut down the native timber industry in 2024 is a plan to kill country towns, kill wildlife, and kill Australian jobs. This is a Dan-made disaster which will devastate Gippsland communities an
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Friday analysis: Vic Gov’t’s certainty for timber workers – it’s certain to devastate

26 May 2023
Really, what more can be said about Tuesday’s shocking Victorian State Government decision to shut down the native timber industry six years early. The decision has been rightly labelled as flawed, disgraceful, gut-wrenching and devastating. It is truly hard to fathom why such a decis
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