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Victorian hardwood plantations engage regional advocate

17 January 2024
Western Victoria’s hardwood plantation sector has engaged respected regional advocate and communications specialist Liz McKinnon to act as its shared external affairs manager to coordinate communication with government and community stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz Global forest compan
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Study on vibration of timber floors

15 January 2024
Effect of wooden floorboards on the vibration of timber floor is a study is aimed at investigating those parameters related to timber flooring that can affect the acceptability of vibration behaviour of a timber floor in a residential building in view of the criteria stated in Eurocod
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Three new sizes in Nokian tyres for tractors

15 January 2024
The Nokian Tyres Tractor King tyre family is designed for forestry, earthmoving and road construction jobs. A wide range of available sizes ensures the best match with the machine and the job at hand. This is why the Nokian Tyres Tractor King family is expanded with three new sizes, 6
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Lighter pizzas win awards

15 January 2024
Metsä Board was one of the winners of 2024 WorldStar awards for their ultralight pizza box concept developed together with Adara Pakkaus and other industry experts. A total of 435 entries from 41 countries were included in this year’s competition. Source: Timberbiz An expert panel of
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Satellite Technologies In Deforestation: A Case Study of Australia

15 January 2024
Deforestation refers to both the intentional and accidental or natural removal of trees and can occur in any area that is densely populated with trees and other plants. Source: Timberbiz The loss of trees and other vegetation causes desertification, soil erosion, decreased crop yields
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Low volumes of new housing a slow start for 2024

15 January 2024
New house building approvals decreased by 1.9% in November. According to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon the fall in this month’s figures sees approvals in the three months to November lower by 8.0% compared with the same period in the previous year. Source: Timberbiz “The low volume
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New director at Centre for Timber has a chat

15 January 2024
In 2023 the FWPA-supported Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life entered an exciting new stage in its evolution with the appointment of its new Director, Professor Tripti Singh. Source: Timberbiz With more than 20 years of experience in managing collaborative, multi-million-dol
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Forestry Corp to pay fine of $100,000 for Mogo logging

15 January 2024
The Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been ordered to pay a fine and legal costs totalling $104,000 after it illegally took down protected trees in a South Coast state forest. Source: About Regional A logging operation had taken place in March 2020 at Mogo State Forest, which is
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Victorians to brace for more firewood shortages

15 January 2024
Victorian residents who rely on firewood are being warned to brace for more shortages and higher prices in the coming winter. Source: Timberbiz General Manager for the Australian Forest Contractors Association Tim Lester said firewood users are facing limited supplies due to the closu
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Duniam hits out at wasted resources after Federal Court decision

15 January 2024
Shadow Forestry Minister Jono Duniam stated that the Federal Court decision was another vindication of a science-based and sustainable industry. Source: Timberbiz The Court rejected the claims brought by environmental groups that the North East New South Wales Regional Forest Agreemen
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