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New harvester from Sampo Rosenlew

22 July 2024
Sampo Rosenlew has launched a brand new six-wheel HR56 harvester. One of the hallmarks of the company’s machines has been their suitability for thinning young forests, so the new model is a natural step in the development of its range. Source: Timberbiz The HR56 is based on the compan
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Pirelli’s FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

22 July 2024
The introduction of the first-ever FSC-certified racing bike tyre – the P ZERO Race RS – is a milestone in the world of cycling. Source: Timberbiz Developed by leading tyre manufacturer Pirelli, the P ZERO Race RS contains sustainably sourced natural rubber, which makes up 23% of the
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The continuing struggle in PNG to save forests

22 July 2024
After what is left of forests in the Amazon and the Congo, the next of the planet’s most important remaining forests is on the island of New Guinea. Source: RNZ In both Papua New Guinea and Indonesian controlled West Papua, the harvesting and exporting of logs, often done illega
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Increased exports for NZ wood

22 July 2024
Increased export opportunities through the removal of tariffs for 41 wood products included within the ‘Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability’ has been welcomed by New Zealand’s wood processing and manufacturing industry. Source: Timberbiz “Under brand New Zealand we h
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Feedback on regulating carbon capture

22 July 2024
New Zealand’s government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in the country. Investigating technologies that can capture carbon from the atmosphere to store it underground or make use of it – such as creating dry ice or making
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NZIF encouraged by ETS scheme discussions

22 July 2024
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) welcomes the Government’s recently released discussion document on the nation’s second emissions reduction plan. The NZIF said it was encouraged by the efforts to bring stability to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and recognise the vital
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Australian warehousing in a period of flux

22 July 2024
Record-low vacancy, post-pandemic economics, and demand for sustainable technological development have sent Australian warehouse real estate into a period of flux. All these factors have created the perfect environment for manufacturers to optimise their operations and set themselves
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International winner captures beauty of Tas timber

22 July 2024
The Tasmanian Forests Products Association (TFPA) has congratulated the University of Tasmania (UTAS) for receiving international recognition for its timber-centric redesign of the Forestry Tasmania building in Hobart. Source: Timberbiz The building, the centrepiece of the university’
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NZ goes to the aid of Canada with firefighters

22 July 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand along with the Department of Conservation and Forest Protection Services will send seven incident management team members to assist Canada with its wildfire response in British Columbia. Source: Timberbiz The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre sent
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More Australian firefighters head to Canada

22 July 2024
Four fire specialists from Forestry Corporation will serve as part of a New South Wales deployment of firefighters assisting authorities in Canada to tackle the country’s wildfires. Source: Timberbiz A contingent of 31 incident management, aviation and heavy machinery specialists will
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