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Ponsse to use fossil-free steel

07 June 2023
SSAB and Ponsse have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026. Source: Timberbiz This partnership will enhance Ponsse’s position as a provider of sustainable forest machines and bring SSAB closer to its goal of
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UPM’s pulp mill in Uruguay open for business

07 June 2023
UPM has inaugurated its Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Central Uruguay. The event was attended by the President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou, several ministers and representatives of other stakeholders who have participated in the successful execution of UPM’s growth project in Uruguay
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Plans by the new government to eliminate deforestation in Brazil

07 June 2023
Brazil’s government has unveiled how it plans to meet a pledge to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, using strengthened law enforcement against environmental crimes and other measures in the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Sources: Timberbiz. Reuters Under
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Second deployment of Australian firefighters goes to Canada

07 June 2023
A second deployment of 49 firefighting specialists from NSW will join an additional Australian and New Zealand contingent of 158 in Canada this week with most of this delegation being arduous firefighters, who will provide welcome relief to their Canadian colleagues on the fire front.
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CLT Toolbox offers ability to design using Australian GLT option

07 June 2023
CLT Toolbox launched to the Australian construction industry in March 2023, specialising in innovative engineering software solutions and with a mission to empower structural engineers to drive positive change within the construction industry through advanced technology and sustainabl
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Healthy wood fibre will replace plastics, but it will be imported

07 June 2023
Australia’s sustainable native and plantation forest industries are the resource solution to creating renewable everyday products from grocery bags to coffee cups, as the globe looks to phase out harmful plastic products, according to Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian F
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MechLog sows the SEED for future generations in forestry

07 June 2023
MechLog has launched a new training program aimed at improving the skills of people entering the forestry industry in Australia and Tasmania. The program – Skills Enhancement & Employee Development (SEED) also aims to assist the industry to attract younger people, and those from s
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FPA not issuing timber contracts after December

07 June 2023
Questioning by the WA Opposition’s Mia Davies has revealed that the Forest Products Commission is not planning on issuing any timber contracts from 1 January 2024 until an indeterminate time in the future. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News To help the FPC get through this p
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Andrews’ plans leave crews in limbo and fire season under threat

07 June 2023
The Andrews government has failed to outline how it will deliver on its promise to employ 30 harvest and haulage crews to fight major bushfires and build strategic fuel breaks to protect communities. Source: Weekly Times On budget day, Treasurer Tim Pallas said 30 crews would be emplo
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Does wood or plastic make better pallets

02 June 2023
Suppliers of wood and plastic pallets both heavily promote their respective sustainability attributes, raising the question whether only one can claim top honours. Source: Supply Chain Dive Pallets are ubitiquous in supply chains. An estimated two billion pallets are in use daily in t
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