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Partnership to restore Victoria’s oldest farm forestry demonstration site

13 September 2023
Victoria’s oldest farm forestry demonstration site is being restored through a partnership between VicForests, Gippsland Agroforestry Network and Lardner Park. Source: Timberbiz The site, established in 1978, occupies six hectares at the northern end of Lardner Park and was initially
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Sue Grau new convenor of TFFPN

13 September 2023
The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network has appointed Sue Grau as Convenor following the retirement of inaugural Convenor, Therese Taylor. Ms Taylor had held the role since the Network’s inception in 2018. Source: Timberbiz Ms Grau is no stranger to the Australian forest ind
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Founder of CLT Toolbox is the Emerging Professional of the Year

13 September 2023
Adam Jones, the founder of CLT Toolbox, has been awarded the Engineers Australia Emerging Professional of the Year Award for contributions to the advancement of sustainable construction practices. Source: Timberbiz The CLT Toolbox overcomes a key bottleneck preventing the important tr
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Government should also consider carbon benefits of new housing fund

13 September 2023
The Albanese Government should encourage timber homes being built under the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to fast track our net zero commitments and help Australia fight climate change, according to Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Associati
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Koala logging ban sends a chilling message to NSW timber workers

13 September 2023
Tuesday’s announcement by the NSW Government that it will ban harvesting in parts of Northern NSW previously allocated for timber production has sent a chill down the spine of every timber worker in the state, according to the CFMEU’s manufacturing division. Source: Timber
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Lithuanian Wood Processors join The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries

11 September 2023
CEI-Bois, representing the European woodworking industries, announced that its newest member is the Lithuanian Wood Processors Association. Source: Timberbiz “On behalf of CEI-Bois I would like to welcome as our newest member the Lithuanian Wood Processors Association. Like all organi
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ProSilva relies on customers to develop their machines

11 September 2023
ProSilva’s customers play a significant role, as the most significant insights for product development often come from the field. These customers typically consist of small to medium-sized logging contractors operating 1–3 machines. Often, the operators themselves are also the owners.
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Metsa invites applications for a paid training program

11 September 2023
Metsä is inviting applications for its apprenticeship training program beginning in January 2024. A total of 80 new jobs will be offered in production units across Finland to train 80 new professionals. Source: Timberbiz Metsä Group’s apprenticeship training is an excellent path towar
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Upgrade of Kinleith Mill – more jobs, less greenhouse emissions

11 September 2023
A New Zealand study has revealed that upgrading Kinleith Mill’s energy infrastructure and building a new large-scale sawmill to supply timber and bespoke engineered mass-timber products could provide hundreds of jobs and boost the economy according the NZ Forestry Minister, Peeni Hena
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Alliance with Japan to bring timber design to Brisbane Olympics

11 September 2023
An alliance of local and global architects wants to bring sustainable timber design to the Brisbane Olympics and fresh, local eyes to Olympic venue design in south-east Queensland. Source: Timberbiz Australian design practice Buchan has spearheaded the alliance, joining forces with Ja
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