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Valmet global social responsibility program expanded

01 March 2024
Valmet expanded its global social responsibility program with several area-specific local projects promoting science, nature and equal opportunities in 2022. After a year of successful implementation, the program now continues through six local projects. Source: Timberbiz Social respo
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Conifer trees may get the chop in Scotland

01 March 2024
A report has called on ministers to scrap the huge subsidies and tax breaks given to conifer forests because they do too little to combat the climate crisis. The report from the Royal Society of Edinburgh said the tens of millions of pounds in subsidies given to the timber industry sh
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Pirelli on the F1 grid with FSC tyres

01 March 2024
Pirelli is the first company to produce a complete range of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified tyres for motorsport. Starting from this year, all the tyres used in the FIA Formula One World Championship will be marked with the FSC logo. Source: Timberbiz This logo certifies th
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Fee relief for cash strapped NZ foresters on the ETS

01 March 2024
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association says the review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees is a relief for foresters facing excessive costs and loss of climate change action. Source: Timberbiz Announced by NZ Forestry Minister, Hon Todd McClay, the review will re-evaluate th
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Qld and Vic preferred for funding under Australian Forest & Wood Innovations program

01 March 2024
Two new research centres have been identified as the preferred candidates to receive funding under the Albanese Government funded Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program after a competitive expressions of interest process. Source: Timberbiz Last year, it was announced th
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Fennell Forestry phase 2 of electric log truck trial

01 March 2024
Fennell Forestry will receive a $200,000 cash injection from the state government to commence phase two of an electric log truck trial. Source: The Border Watch The funding for phase two of the Fennell Forestry project will examine how heavy vehicle decarbonisation can contribute towa
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TFPA and CFMEU stunned by Tas Libs’ forestry promise

01 March 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has accused the Liberal Party of using the timber industry as a political football. And the CFMEU says it is flabbergasted by the short-sighted approach of the Tasmanian Liberal party to jobs and communities reliant on the forestry industry. S
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NeXTimber’s unique facility for CLT and GLT production opens

01 March 2024
Timberlink has officially opened its NeXTimber by Timberlink manufacturing facility and upgraded its green mill located in Tarpeena, South Australia. Timberlink CEO Paul O’Keefe said the company was well positioned to play its part in supporting the Australian government’s COP28 commi
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Opinion: Mick Harrington – Labor discounts the struggle of Vic foresters

01 March 2024
Brendon and Rachel Clark are facing an unprecedented and unfair challenge, stemming from a confluence of unnecessary events that have left their lives in disarray. At the heart of their struggle is the abrupt downturn in the family seed collection business, a venture they dedicated ye
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Friday analysis: NeXTimber marries sustainability with innovation

01 March 2024
At a time when environmental consciousness has become paramount, industries are continuously seeking innovative ways to minimize their ecological footprint. Timberlink, a leading player in the timber industry, has taken a bold step forward with NeXTimber, a revolutionary product that
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