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Norwegian Forestry Agency tightens its belt

17 July 2024
The Norwegian Forestry Agency has notified 97 employees of layoffs. The reason is that the authority’s grant has been reduced by SEK 80 million, corresponding to 15%, in the last three years. The authority currently has just under 800 employees. Source: Timberbiz “Major efforts
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Minneapolis first to invest in biochar

17 July 2024
Minneapolis is on track to become one of the first US cities to invest in biochar, a multifunctional, charcoal-like material said to help grow bigger plants, reduce storm water runoff and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Source: PhysOrg The city has committed $700,000 to develop an
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Forsite now part of Barr GeoSpatial

17 July 2024
Forsite is now part of the Barr GeoSpatial Solutions “BGS” group of companies. BGS is a leading provider of analytics and remote sensing to help manage and protect natural resources and critical infrastructure across North America. Source: Timberbiz Other companies in the BGS group in
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Australia’s housing crisis to continue but there are prefab options

17 July 2024
Australia’s housing crisis is predicted to continue towards 2030, and prefabricated housing may hold the key. However, this presents another question: How best to handle such unusual loads across the supply chain? Source: Timberbiz Australia’s National Housing Supply and Affordability
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Capping the number of pine trees in the ETS

17 July 2024
New Zealand’s Coalition Government plans to cap the amount of pine trees permitted in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to protect too much farmland from being converted into carbon forests. Source: interest.co.nz This policy, if implemented, could increase the cost of carbon credits
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Howitt Society condemns Vic Govt on native forest fire risks

17 July 2024
The Howitt Society has condemned the Victorian state government for not including bushfire expertise on the panel that is investigating the future of Gippsland’s native forest. Source: Philip Hopkins, The Gippsland Farmer “The Howitt Society is astounded to note that a panel to make r
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National Tree Day this July

17 July 2024
Planet Ark is encouraging Australians to get outdoors and do something good for their mental health this National Tree Day, with research suggesting climate-related impacts on mental health are significantly affecting people’s wellbeing. Source: Timberbiz Planet Ark’s National T
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Broadening capability through forestry industry brigades

17 July 2024
In 1997 the Victorian Government introduced legislation requiring forest plantation companies to form fire brigades when their plantation assets reached a critical size. FIBs are formed under Section 23A of the Country Fire Authority Act. There are 19 FIBs in Victoria providing critic
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World architects award Tas forestry building

17 July 2024
The University of Tasmania Forestry Building has won the Building Technology category in the 2024 WAFX Prizes, awarded by organisers of the World Architecture Festival. Source: Timberbiz In all, 33 future projects are recognised in the WAFX Prizes. An overall winner will be announced
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Fifth review of Tasmanian RFAs released

17 July 2024
The outcomes report for the fifth review of the Tasmanian Regional Forestry Agreement (RFA) has been released. The report marks the first stage in the independent review process, which will now progress to stakeholder consultation. Source: Timberbiz Interested individuals are encourag
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