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Swedish Forest Industries joins IUFRO World Congress

03 June 2024
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) has joined the IUFRO World Congress as major partner, marking a strategic collaboration to enhance forest research and foster global knowledge exchange. Source: Timberbiz “We are excited to join the worlds’ largest forest event of
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Wild areas allow for nature recovery in the England’s forests

03 June 2024
With a little helping hand, Forestry England is letting nature transform more than 8,000 hectares of land in four of the nation’s forests. Taking a new approach to managing forest landscapes, the organisation is creating four wild areas where nature recovery will be at the forefront w
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Tracking trees from plantations to market

03 June 2024
On 14-16 May 2024 the SINTETIC Project annual meeting took place in Brașov (Romania) hosted by two project partners, the Transilvania University of Brașov and ASFOR. SINTETIC – single item identification for forest production, protection, and management – is the second largest p
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NZ scientist to share Cyclone Gabrielle research internationally

03 June 2024
Dr Murry Cave, Principal Scientist at Gisborne District Council, New Zealand will share his groundbreaking research on the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and the role of Large Woody Debris (LWD) in Tairāwhiti. His findings will be presented at the 5th International Wood in World Rivers
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Building approvals flatline

03 June 2024
Building approvals for new homes remained relatively flat in April, falling by 0.3% from already-depressed levels. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics yesterday released its monthly building approvals data for April 2024 for detached houses and multi-units covering a
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Repeal of forest regulation a relief for cost-struck growers

03 June 2024
New Zealand Forest owners say the repeal of legislation surrounding log traders and forest advisors will provide relief and assurance to growers facing increased regulatory cost and complexities. Source: Timberbiz The repeal, announced by Minister of Forestry Hon Todd McClay, will do
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Recovery underway at Tumut after region’s loss in bushfires

03 June 2024
Nationals Member for Cootamundra and Shadow Minister for Crown Lands Steph Cooke has visited the Tumut region to meet forestry industry stakeholders and discuss the progress being made as the region continues to recover from the Black Summer bushfires. Source: Timberbiz Ms Cooke said
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Victorian timber innovation grants round 3

03 June 2024
Victoria’s Labor Government is continuing to provide support to local businesses and workers in timber industry communities with applications for Round 3 of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) open. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence announced that eligible
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Softwood Working Group welcomes forestry funding package

03 June 2024
The Softwoods Working Group has welcomed the announcement of a $13 million forestry funding package aimed at protecting critical timber supplies in the Murray region ahead of the 2024/25 bushfire season. Source: Timberbiz This funding will support critical fire prevention, detection,
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NSW puts $13M to work in protecting critical timber supplies

03 June 2024
The NSW Government has announced a $13 million forestry funding package to provide much needed protection of critical timber supplies in the Murray region in the lead up to the next bushfire season. Source: Timberbiz This package will build a better resilience into this important regi
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