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Labor’s trend to lock up forests to appease the activist class

24 January 2024
A concerning trend observed in Labor-led state governments in Australia – the locking up of productive state forests – raises questions about the relationships between bureaucrats, inner-city Labor MPs and the activist class and the poor understanding they have of rural communities, a
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Old wooden sauna given government protection

22 January 2024
Britain’s oldest wooden sauna, a rare survivor of the 1948 London Olympics, has been given protected status by the government after a campaign involving the Finnish ambassador to the UK, Finland’s Olympic committee and a small group of sauna enthusiasts from Kent who until recently we
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New Tigercat mulching head for fire mitigation

22 January 2024
Tigercat has a new mulching head for swing carriers in response to fire mitigation equipment requirements in western North America. Source: Timberbiz Wildfire is proving to be one of the greatest challenges facing foresters, landowners, governments and environmental organizations in t
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European sawlog prices plunge

22 January 2024
European sawlog prices plunged 12% quarter-over-quarter in the 3Q/23 with the largest declines in Central Europe. The sawlog market in Europe has gone through a turbulent period over the past three years, with wood demand falling, log flows shifting, and sawlog prices going through un
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Positive notes from ASH despite Victoria’s timber troubles

22 January 2024
Despite all the upsets that 2023 brought to bear in Victoria ASH has brought to light some of the upticks. Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) is an advanced manufacturer and operates one of the largest hardwood mills in Australia. Source: Timberbiz In 2023 the company produced mor
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NSW state forests closed after Duck Creek fires

22 January 2024
Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed burnt areas in Bibblewindi, Jacks Creek and Pilliga East State Forests to the public following the recent Duck Creek fire. Source: Timberbiz The damage is a potential safety risk to visitors, said Forestry Corporation’s Cypress Production and Fir
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New guides for NZ arborists

22 January 2024
TradieGuide New Zealand has announced three new comprehensive informational guides: Arborists South Auckland, Arborists Tauranga, and Arborists Timaru. These guides are designed to provide essential information and resources for individuals and businesses seeking professional arborist
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We need 70,000 more new homes this year

22 January 2024
Latest building approvals figures show new home builds continue to remain too low despite an uptick in higher density building, according to Master Builders Australia. Source: Timberbiz Responding to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, MBA chief economist Shane Garre
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Wood transport & logistics event for transition to alternative fuels

22 January 2024
Wood Transport & Logistics 2024, on from 22-23 May in New Zealand, will follow up on last year’s popular event. It covers recent transport developments, including automated driving systems, truck platooning, hydrogen, dual-fuel and hybrid electric trucks, the development of electr
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Timber Training Creswick rolls out new courses for 2024

22 January 2024
Through 2022/23 Timber Training Creswick (RTOid 4168) has been working on new courses and course content for delivery to industry. Source: Timberbiz Fire Management Training for Tasmania: In 2023 Timber Training Creswick developed and ran a pilot program for Certificate II in public s
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