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Scientific review shows schemes have failed to protect trees

08 May 2024
Market-based approaches to forest conservation like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification schemes have largely failed to protect trees or alleviate poverty, according to a major scientific review published on Monday. Source: Science X The global study, the most comprehen
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Vietnam seeks to go green to increase exports

08 May 2024
General Secretary of Việt Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Viforest) Ngô Sỹ Hoài said that the wood industry needs to pay attention to green production and trade to increase exports. Source: Việt Nam News According to Hoài currently, many major markets are strengthening the
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UN Forum on Forests focus on global forest goals

08 May 2024
The 19th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030. Source: Timberbiz The UNFF serves as a body under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and aims to
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NZ’s Tree of the Year

08 May 2024
Six nominees for this year’s New Zealand Tree of the Year competition have been revealed, with organisers saying the story behind the trees is often as important as the vegetation itself. Source: RNZ The competition, now in its third year, is not about celebrating a species, jus
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Forest companies come to the aid of Rosewood primary school for safety

08 May 2024
In the heart of the community of Rosewood lies Rosewood State School, a place that has not only nurtured young minds but has also fostered a deep connection within the forest industry. Source: Tumbarumba Times Over the years, Rosewood School has been a proud producer of individuals wh
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Australia and New Zealand’s CLT market

08 May 2024
The Australia and New Zealand cross laminated timber (CLT) market size reached US$105.7 million in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$526.9 million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate of 19.54% during 2023-2032. Sources: Timberbiz, Research & Markets Cross-la
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Forestry Australia symposium’s healthy and resilient forests

08 May 2024
This year’s Forestry Australia Symposium will be held from Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October 2024, in Ballarat, Victoria. The Symposium is known as the premier Australian meeting for forest scientists, foresters and forest growers. Source: Timberbiz The 2024 Symposium theme ‘Healthy a
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Verification of structural softwood

08 May 2024
Forest & Wood Products Australia has shared new research introducing biased position testing as a cost-effective and efficient method for the verification of structural softwood timber properties. Source: Timberbiz This innovative approach can unlock significant cost savings and i
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Responsible Wood champions sustainable forestry at SydneyBuild

08 May 2024
At the heart of Australia’s largest construction and design show, the SydneyBuild Expo 2024, Responsible Wood stood as a beacon for sustainable forestry and ethical supply chains. Source: Timberbiz With more than 25,000 registered visitors, including contractors, architects, and
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Forest activitists turn their hands to vandalism in Victoria

08 May 2024
Protesters have escalated their attacks on Victoria’s forestry industry as they move to target both private native forestry and plantations, according to Forest and Wood Communities Australia. Source: Timberbiz FWCA executive officer Michael Harrington said protestors, emboldened by t
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