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The tallest tree in Asia

03 July 2023
If you look up “the tallest tree in Asia” on the internet, it may mention Menara, a yellow meranti (Shorea faguetiana) tree with a height of 100.8 meters found in Malaysia. The record, however, has now been broken. Sources: Peking University, CGTN A newly discovered giant
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Komatsu Forest goes carbon neutral

03 July 2023
In June Komatsu Forest’s production at Klockarbäcken in Umeå became completely carbon neutral. The Komatsu Group has a vision of being carbon neutral by 2050. This applies to both the production and use of Komatsu machines. Source: Timberbiz This vision was also evident when designing
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Russia’s timber trade is evading EU sanctions

03 July 2023
Banned Russian timber is still being imported into the EU despite sanctions to curb timber revenue that helps finance Russia’s war in Ukraine, a new investigation by ICIJ partners in Europe has found. Source: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Paper Trail Media, Der
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Oyster farming with wood

03 July 2023
An extensive field test of various wood types in the warm ocean off Brisbane, Australia was recently inspected at the 11-year point. This is a very aggressive site and in spite of this, there was no damage to the Accoya material while there was extensive damage from marine organisms o
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OFO gets women on the tools

03 July 2023
In partnership with Empowered Women in Trades, OneFortyOne welcomed 16 women on site to take part in a Tool Skills Day at its Jubilee Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz Connected through the PINE Community Grants Program, Empowered Women in Trades facilitated the day at the local sawmill, inc
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FPA training new forest practices officers

03 July 2023
Every two years, a cohort of foresters begins the Forest Practices Authority’s (FPA) training course to become Forest Practices Officers (FPOs). The FPA delegates powers to FPOs under the Forest Practices Act 1985. Source: Timberbiz FPO trainees must have at least three years’ experie
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Overseas investors buy 2000 hectares to convert to forest in NZ

03 July 2023
Four farms covering more than 2000 hectares have been sold to overseas investors for conversion to rotational forestry. Source: New Zealand Herald The sales were approved under the Overseas Investment Office Special Forestry Test. A 632-hectare beef farm in Whangārei has been sold to
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Forest research grants program

03 July 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has announced an upcoming open call for proposals for the 2023/2024 Forest Research Grants Program. The program aims to support collaborative research, development, and extension (RD&E) activities that benefit Australia’s commercia
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Pallet predictions

03 July 2023
A new monthly market briefing available exclusively to IndustryEdge’s Wood Market Edge subscribers details how Australia’s need for timber pallets is under enormous stress. Sources: IndustryEdge, FWPA, ABS Australia relies on pallets, both hardwood and softwood to move goods around th
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Small holdings tree farm advice released

03 July 2023
The final report of the Trials Review, Information and Genetics (TRIG) project has been released along with advisory information and updated data. Source: Timberbiz According to TRIG Steering Committee Chair, Dr Kevin Harding, the project sought to leverage the past work of Victoria’s
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