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New features to add to Komatsu’s Precision

18 March 2024
Komatsu’s digital solution Precision opens up new opportunities to work in a smarter and more efficient way thanks to technological developments, it is now possible to show the machine’s position to within just a few centimetres, providing the foundation for many functions that
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Södra goes to Scania for an electric woodchip truck

18 March 2024
Södra has decided to invest in a battery-electric long-haul truck in its daily logistics chain for transporting woodchips. Using self-produced, fossil-free electricity to charge the woodchip truck, the environmental footprint from these transport operations will be dramatically reduce
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Euro timber industry wants a delay for deforestation regulations

18 March 2024
The European timber industry is calling for a delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as systems and companies are not ready. Source: Timberbiz In an open statement, signed by The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), European Furni
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Australian Design Awards entries open

18 March 2024
Attention all architects, builders, and designers the Australian Timber Design Awards is back for 2024 and entries are now open for the 2024 awards. Source: Timberbiz The categories are: Excellence in Timber Design Australian Designed International. Projects based overseas and complet
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MechLog celebrates 30 years

18 March 2024
Mechanised Logging (MechLog), a pioneering force in the Australian forestry sector, is commemorating three decades of dedicated service to sustainable timber harvesting practices. Since its establishment in 1994, MechLog has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled
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Arborialis Luminarium; a feast of colourful trees

18 March 2024
From Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 April, Auckland Live in association with Insite Arts brings the highly popular ARBORIALIS Luminarium, a colourful inflatable labyrinth created by Alan Parkinson of Architects of Air, to Aotearoa. Source: Timberbiz The astonishing multisensory experience f
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Research project showcases native forestry in NT

18 March 2024
A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory, led by Traditional Owner communities. Source: Timberbiz FWPA facilitated this important work by providing funding to match the i
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Low levels of new homes nationally

18 March 2024
Sales of new homes nationally increased by 5.3% in February from very low levels. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a leading indicator of future detached home construction. “Despit
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Agencies partner for weed control in Nambucca Valley

18 March 2024
A partnership of agencies will undertake weed control work in important ecological areas within the Nambucca Valley over the next three years. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation has partnered with Nambucca Valley Council, Nambucca Heads Local Aboriginal Land Council and Reflection
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FSC ANZ revision of national forest stewardship standards

18 March 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council ANZ has begun a revision of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Australia following the approval granted by FSC International in January this year. Source: Timberbiz “While the 2018 NFSS has performed well, it is now booked in for a scheduled
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