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VicForests independent audit shows continuous improvement

15 September 2023
VicForests latest independent audit conducted in 32 coupes with harvesting operations in 2020–21 across the Central Highlands, Gippsland, East Gippsland and North East Regional Forest Agreement areas have shown a continuous improvement in its audit results. Source: Timberbiz As part o
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Out of work foresters put to work clearing firebreaks in Victoria

15 September 2023
VicForests harvest and haulage contractors put out-of-work by the Andrews government’s closure of the native forest industry will be put back on departmental books to help clear strategic fire breaks. Source: Weekly Times The harvesters and their machinery were left sitting idle after
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Great Koala National Park is not a cure-all for koala care

15 September 2023
The New South Wales State Government’s proposed Great Koala National Park is not an extinction panacea for koalas, according to the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman. Source: Timberbiz “We all care about protecting koalas,” Dr Freeman said. “They’re an iconic part of
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Opinion: Peter Dutton – the Liberals will back forestry we see the benefits

15 September 2023
Fifty-nine years ago, in recognition of the economic importance of our forestry industry and to support its development, Prime Minister Robert Menzies established the Australian Forestry Council. Twenty-six years ago, in signing the first of many regional forest agreements, Prime Mini
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Friday analysis: Cute Koalas can kill an industry without good reason

15 September 2023
Here we go again. Logging has been stopped in parts of the proposed Great Koala National Park on the New South Wales Mid North Coast while the state government determines the impact on koalas and timber industry jobs. The halt, announced on Tuesday, covers 106 koala “hubs”
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Kesla crane package just for Sweden

13 September 2023
Finnish Kesla launched a new crane package for the Swedish market that includes a crane with the Swedish X-Cab and Olsbergs control valve and full control system. Source: Timberbiz Finnish Kesla is known worldwide for its timber cranes. It offers cranes with various accesso-ries, incl
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US Department of Ag Forest Service invests $20M in research

13 September 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing US$20 million to fund 30 research studies to develop new technologies and data that will increase restoration of degraded forests, grasslands, and watersheds. Source: Timberbi
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SCA ready to develop the sawmill of tomorrow

13 September 2023
In the B700 project and the investments in technology it involves we have laid the foundation for the next generation of sawmills. A considerably more digital sawmill in which no element of the manufacturing process needs to be left to chance according to Johan Olofsson, technology an
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National Forest Day photo competition winners

13 September 2023
Photographers submitted more than 80 photos in HQP’s inaugural National Forestry Day competition, which was open to the public and HQP’s employees. The most hotly contested category was Beauty of HQP’s Plantation Forests, comprising more than half the entries, followed by Native wildl
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Cyclone Gabrielle fallen trees to benefit low income earners

13 September 2023
A collaborative project has arisen from the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which aims to build Northland’s resilience to future adverse weather events by tackling the problem of fallen and at-risk trees. Source: Timberbiz The NZ$6.5 million project, Ngā Manga Atawhai, pulls together
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