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Hazardous medical waste containers in biocomposite material

18 October 2023
A new product is making a difference for the health sector. FrostPharma and Mälarplast have in collaboration with Stora Enso developed a new hazardous waste container, from biocomposites. The new version cuts emissions by more than 50% compared with the solution made from conventional
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New beaver saw tooth from John Deere

18 October 2023
John Deere has introduced the one-piece hardened beaver saw tooth for John Deere Wheeled and Tracked Feller Bunchers. The new beaver saw tooth design boasts a bevelled feature at each tooth tip, which helps improve tooth durability while striking materials other than wood. Source: Tim
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2013 PEFC Chain of Custody standard to expire November

18 October 2023
This is an important reminder for companies still certified against the 2013 version of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard. After 14 November 2023, certificates issued against the 2013 version of PEFC ST 2002 and PEFC ST 2001 will no longer be valid. Source: Timberbiz In February 2020
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Vic government refuses need for domestic firewood collection

18 October 2023
The Victorian State Government has refused to extend the domestic firewood collection period despite being aware of the huge shortfall in domestic firewood availability, largely due to its decision to close Victoria’s native timber industry. Source: Timberbiz In a question to Parliame
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Unburned forest, heavy fuel loads all make firefighting dangerous

18 October 2023
Peer-reviewed research published in the Australian Forestry journal has confirmed something that forest firefighters have long known: if forests are left unburned for many years, they still carry heavy bushfire fuels, making firefighting difficult and dangerous. Source: Timberbiz The
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NZ Nationals’ plan to grow forestry and wood processing

18 October 2023
Now that the Nationals have come to power in New Zealand it is ‘wait and see’ if they will honour the promises made for forestry. Before the election the Nationals said that New Zealand’s economy depended on primary production saying that’s how the country pays its way in the world an
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Freight costs in Australia

18 October 2023
Imported timber prices have moderated in recent months, as global demand has deteriorated, local supply and inventory returns toward equilibrium and importantly, as the cost of sea freight retreats like a bully running from a fair fight. Source: Industry Edge Coming fresh from some an
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New saw doctors for TAFE Tumut

18 October 2023
TAFE NSW Tumut’s commitment to forestry training has been further strengthened by the recruitment of two new saw doctoring specialist teachers. Source: Timberbiz Josh Molkentin and Fred Dean, both who work as saw doctors in the local timber industry, have recently commenced as saw tec
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Late Kevin Tolhurst awarded NW Jolly Medal

18 October 2023
The late, great Dr Kevin Tolhurst AM has been awarded the NW Jolly Medal, the highest honour for outstanding service to the forest science profession in Australia. Forestry scientist and world renowned agroforester Rowan Reid joined Dr Tolhurst in receiving the 2023 NW Jolly Medal. So
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More Forestry Australia Fellows than ever before

18 October 2023
The largest ever cohort of forestry experts have been awarded prestigious Forestry Australia Fellow status at a special ceremony at the 2023 ANZIF conference on the Gold Coast. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the Merit Awards Committee was thrilled with th
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