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Timber crisis in South Carolina as mills close

13 March 2024
South Carolina loggers are sounding the alarm over a burgeoning crisis facing the state’s timber industry, saying recent market disruptions are leading the more than US$23 billion industry to the brink of what some contend is a catastrophic collapse. Source: The Post and Courier In a
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Geofencing keeping timber trucks safer

13 March 2024
Digital speed limitation for timber trucks works well on stretches with a lot of infrastructure, and haulage companies show great commitment to safer timber transports. This is demonstrated by the geofencing project that SCA has undertaken in collaboration with the Swedish Transport A
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Euro Commission confirms illegal imports of Russian wood

13 March 2024
The European Commission has disclosed findings of the anti-circumvention investigation, and it confirms illegal imports of Russian wood products via Kazakhstan and Türkiye (Turkey). Source: Timberbiz The European Commission has disclosed the findings of its anti-circumvention investig
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Kea study finds them healthy and smart

13 March 2024
A preliminary study has been published documenting kea habitat use, movement and diet in forestry company OneFortyOne’s forests in the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz The study, conducted by Lincoln University Masters student Jodanne Aitken, and funded by forest
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Timberlink’s journey with First Nation People

13 March 2024
Timberlink has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as it embarks on a journey to enhance its awareness and appreciation of the First Nation Peoples of Australia. Source: Timberbiz Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, Timberlink’s 2024-2025 Reflect RAP is focused on
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Third tranche of Tas Lib’s forest policy

13 March 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the third tranche of the Liberal Party’s forest policy ahead the 2024 election. Source: Timberbiz TFPA Chief Executive Officer, Nick Steel, said this announcement offers the industry certainty of supply and stability, which will a
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AKD Caboolture expansion completed

13 March 2024
AKD’s Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region. Source: Timberbiz The project was officially opened by Queensland Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Developm
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2023 Timber Design winner’s presentations tomorrow

13 March 2024
Winners of the 2023 Australian Timber Design Awards will present their creations at a special event in Melbourne tomorrow 14 March 2024. Source: Timberbiz Attendees will hear from the team behind the overall ATDA winners of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal which was honoure
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Green Triangle overlooked says SA MP Tony Pasin

13 March 2024
The decision to base Australian Forest and Wood Innovation regional hubs at the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of Melbourne has been attacked by the Member for Barker Tony Pasin. Source: Timberbiz Mr Pasin MP said it was disappointing that the Green Triangle had b
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$100M Australian Forest and Wood Innovations program launched

13 March 2024
The future of sustainable forestry has received a significant boost yesterday with the official launch of the Albanese Government’s $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program. Source: Timberbiz AFWI is a collaboration between the Albanese Government and the Uni
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