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Five new skid steer and track loaders from John Deere

28 June 2024
John Deere has five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Entering the market, the 330 and 334 P-Tier SSLs and the 331, 333 and 335 P-Tier CTLs boast a brand-new one-piece cab design with premium options, enhanced technology features, and an overall
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US taking the next step to conserve old growth forests

28 June 2024
The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is taking the next step to advance President Biden’s commitment to conserve old growth forests by publishing a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed national old growth forest plan amendment. Source: Timberbiz The purpo
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Sodra aims to be world leader in kraft lignin

28 June 2024
Södra is establishing a new business to become a world leader in the production of kraft lignin. Södra’s production facility will be the first commercial facility in Sweden and the largest of its kind in the world. Source: Timberbiz This is an investment of over two billion SEK
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New CEO for ForestWorks

28 June 2024
ForestWorks has appointed Michael Radda as incoming Chief Executive Officer effective 1 July 2024. Source: Timberbiz Mr Radda brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success as a senior executive in the commercial furniture sector. Most recently with Miller Knoll as
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NZ repeals legislation for registration of log traders and forestry advisors

28 June 2024
The New Zealand Government has repealed legislation requiring the compulsory registration of log traders and forestry advisers. Source: Timberbiz “The existing legislation fails to deliver outcomes and places unnecessary costs on forest businesses,” Forestry Minister Todd McClay said.
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Private timber reserve application fee increase

28 June 2024
As of 1 July 2024, Tasmania’s private timber reserve application fee will increase from $623.00 to $654.50. Source: Timberbiz The fee for a private timber reserve (PTR) application is payable to Private Forests Tasmania and represents the cost of processing an application to declare l
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Queensland’s sustainable timber framework policy

28 June 2024
Queensland’s peak body for the forest and timber industry is committed to ensuring the right policy settings are put in place by government to generate investment and expansion of forest resources to meet the rising demand for housing and construction. Source: Timberbiz “A key issue f
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Timber Unlimited partners CLT Toolbox for NZ software access

28 June 2024
Timber Unlimited has partnered with Australia’s CLT Toolbox to offer parts of this advanced software for free to New Zealand industry. Source: Timberbiz “With the release of the new Timber Structures Standard (NZSAS 1720.1:2022), it’s essential that we provide the in
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – The only way is up

28 June 2024
Brace yourself folks, we’re entering new territory. June export prices have come out with only a very slight rise on May, which was only a very slight rise on April, so basically flat at the bottom of the cycle. This is the first time in the last 15 years that we haven’t seen a price
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Poles apart in NSW – new fibreglass electricity poles

28 June 2024
The NSW Nationals are calling on the State Government to reverse a decision to replace hardwood power poles with composite poles. The composite poles are to be made from a fibreglass and resin composite with a UV coating for fire resilience. Source: Timberbiz It is anticipated that mo
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