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Oregon University to receive $1M to study fire effects on mass timber products

14 June 2023
US Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced that Oregon State University will receive US$1 million from the US Department of Agriculture to study the effects of fire on mass timber products to determine sustainability for their increased use in new construction. Source: Timb
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Investors edgy with new Euro zero-tolerance deforestation laws

14 June 2023
As a new European Union zero-tolerance deforestation law looms, several major investors told Reuters they are concerned about their exposure to the issue, with some saying they could quit consumer goods makers with “risky” supply chains. Source: Reuters The EU agreed in De
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Canadian wildfires take 1% of forested land, old growth is the most at risk

14 June 2023
Canada has lost more than 1% of its forested land to wildfires over the past few weeks. That’s from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), a trade association representing Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers both nationally and internationally.  Source: MyMuskokaNow De
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HIA awards recognise outstanding contributions to building industry

14 June 2023
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce Stuart Wilson and Peter Campbell as recipients of the prestigious Sir Phillip Lynch Award of Excellence. Source: Timberbiz The Sir Phillip Lynch Award of Excellence recognises those who have made an outstanding and distingu
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OFO appoints new chief forester

14 June 2023
  Commencing July 2023 Branislav Zoric will join OneFortyOne as its Chief Forester, working in both Australia and New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Mr Branislav will provide technical and professional advice on forestry matters including the integration of environmental, social, and
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Bowering Nursery endures tough season

14 June 2023
Forestry Corporation’s Blowering Nursery is at full production in readiness for the 2023 planting season, with almost three million seedlings inspected to ensure they meet the required standard. Source: Timberbiz These seedlings will join a further 3.5 million from Forestry Corporatio
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NZ tightens rules for farm-to-forestry conversions

14 June 2023
The New Zealand Government says it is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions by giving communities greater control over the planting of forests, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. Source: Timberbiz “These changes are about gett
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Secretary for Department of Ag, Fisheries and Forestry retires

14 June 2023
Andrew Metcalfe AO, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Australia’s Director of Biosecurity has retired from the Australian Public Service. Source: Timberbiz Mr Metcalfe’s dedication to public service began with his employment as an Administrativ
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Forestry leader among King’s Birthday Honours

14 June 2023
Dr Donald Allan Gilmour, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sunshine Coast, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (General Division) for his contributions to the forestry sector. Source: Timberbiz Dr Gilmour lends his expertise and experience to the Tropical Fore
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Posthumous honour for Wellington Shire Councillor Malcolm Hole

14 June 2023
Wellington Shire Councillor the late Malcolm Hole has been awarded a posthumous Order of Australia for his service to local government, and to the community. Source: Timberbiz Cr Hole was a tenacious and passionate councillor, offering steadfast leadership to his community up until hi
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