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Opinion: Jon Lambert – Timber the unrecognised “essential” resource

12 May 2023
Marketing terminology is a powerful tool that can be used to influence opinions and justify policies. Historically, mining has been something governments have rarely promoted. Of late, however, we are regularly hearing terms such as “critical”, “vital” or even “essential” with respect
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Paperboard tube with fibre-based closure

12 May 2023
Stora Enso along with Blue Ocean Closures and AISA have developed together the first ever paperboard tube with a fibre-based closure. Source: Timberbiz All components of the tube are designed for recycling. The tube is composed of Stora Enso’s barrier-coated board material Natura Shap
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PEFC sponsors world conference on timber engineering

12 May 2023
PEFC is a silver sponsor and key supporter of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2023, taking place in Oslo, Norway from the 19-22 June 2023. Source: Timberbiz FSC is sponsoring this global conference to highlight the importance of PEFC sustainable forest management cer
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France leads the charge to reduce packaging

12 May 2023
Packaging and packaging waste in the EU are rising faster than Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the most widely used, fastest growing packaging materials are paper and cardboard. Source: Timberbiz A proposed EU Regulation now under discussion aims to reduce packaging while giving con
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Planet Ark co-founder now chair of FSC Australia

12 May 2023
A co-founder of Planet Ark Jon Dee has been elected Chair of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Australia and New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Mr Dee will serve a term of 12 months, replacing Matthew Crapp from New Forest Management, who was elected at the 2022 AGM. The FSC board i
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A damning NZ forestry inquiry report released

12 May 2023
Production forestry should be stopped in extreme erosion zones around Wairoa and Gisborne, a damning inquiry into forestry slash and land use has found. Source: NewstalkZB The Government commissioned a ministerial inquiry into land use and forestry slash after Cyclone Gabrielle, conce
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AFCA field trip in Queensland to showcase industry opportunities

12 May 2023
The Australian Forest Contractors Association hosted a Skills 360 Driving Futures Field Trip near Maryborough in Queensland this week taking in a number of timber sites in the area. Source: Timberbiz AFCA general manager Carlie Porteous said the day was an opportunity for the industry
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Key forestry funding commitments in Albanese budget

12 May 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the Albanese Government’s continued support of the forest products sector with the ongoing delivery of key funding commitments in the Federal Budget. Source: Timberbiz The 2023-24 Budget continues the rollout of key forestry init
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Parkside Queensland crying out for harvesting contractors

12 May 2023
Parkside Forestry’s plans for expansion in Queensland are being hampered by a lack of harvesting contractors. Source: Timberbiz Parkside Forestry Operations Manager Dan Maples says he needs two crews right now. “And I can’t get them,” he said. Mr Maples said hi
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Friday analysis: facing the labor shortage and skilling the workforce

12 May 2023
Everyone knows there is a shortage of labor across the board in Australia at the moment. There is barely an industry not touched. The jobs are there but filling them is a major headache for employers. The timber industry is not immune, and the focus is well and truly on the lack of dr
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