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Friday analysis: China lifts timber ban but will that lift exports to China

19 May 2023
China’s announcement on Thursday that it would lift its ban on Australian timber imports has been widely welcomed. It is good news. Hundreds of people lost their jobs when China imposed the ban in 2020 because of “phytosanitary concerns”. The problem, it seemed, was
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Ponsse modernizes its global ERP solutions

17 May 2023
Ponsse has stated that its customers will receive even better service than before and in a more efficient manner as its new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution streamlines and automates processes. Source: Timberbiz The new ERP solution has already been successfully implemented
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Start-Up offers forest management to private owners in Japan

17 May 2023
Much of the private forests in Japan are in poor condition but harvesting and reforestation are beginning to attract attention. A start-up company in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture has begun offering forest management services to private forest owners and is promoting reforestation of un
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Home Depot feels the pinch from spending slow down

17 May 2023
After years of explosive growth during the pandemic, Home Depot’s revenue during the first quarter fell short of expectations and the company cut its profit and sales outlook for the year, sending shares skidding before the opening bell Tuesday. Sources: Capital Gazette, Associated Pr
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Governments need to remember timber is Australian Made

17 May 2023
This Australian Made Week, Australia’s sustainable forest products sector recognises the importance of locally made and manufactured timber and wood fibre. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Association CEO Joel Fitzgibbon said that having Australian Made is good for fightin
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NZ Institute of Forestry says too much emphasis is on clean up

17 May 2023
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says the just announced Tairāwhiti land use inquiry is recommending measures which will stop the very activities which are vital for the region’s recovery. Source: Timberbiz NZIF president James Treadwell says the Ministerial Inquiry’s report fail
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Funding allocation to clean up slash and debris in NZ

17 May 2023
The Government is supporting the clean up of slash and debris in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay and aims to remove up to 70,000 tonnes of woody debris from river and catchment systems, New Zealand Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. Source: Timberbiz “Debris from forestry in these region
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Empowered Women in Trades’ tools skills day at a sawmill

17 May 2023
OneFortyOne together with Empowered Women in Trades is hosting a tool skills day at the Jubilee Sawmill on 30 May. Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Head of Programs Melinda Davis said it will be a unique opportunity for women and non-binary people interested in trades to explore beyon
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Open tender for loading and haulage for Forestry Corp

17 May 2023
Forestry Corporation of NSW has announced an open tender for the loading and haulage of logs from the state’s softwood plantations. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation is inviting bids from interested parties for the loading and haulage of logs from softwood plantation forests in t
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Forestry Australia’s year of strong growth

17 May 2023
Forestry Australia has reported another year of strong growth with membership rising to more than 1,120, representing an increase of 20% in three years. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jacquie Martin, said she was particularly delighted that student and y
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