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Vietnam’s plans for future forestry

30 August 2024
Vietnam is aiming to increase the export value of wood and wood products to US$20 billion by 2025 and US$25 billion by 2030 under the national forestry planning for 2021-20230 period, with a vision to 2050. Sources: VnEconomy, Timberbiz The planning was approved under a Prime Minister
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Remsoft Carbon Management offers a high tech solution

30 August 2024
Remsoft has launched Carbon Management capabilities that extend its suite of intelligent forestry planning solutions powered by the company’s flagship Woodstock Optimization Studio. Source: Timberbiz These advanced capabilities seamlessly integrate with Remsoft’s Strategic Optimizatio
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Ultrasonic joining of wood with metal

30 August 2024
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining technique, researchers at TU Graz succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of the renewable raw material wood with metal and polymer composite. Source:  Timberbiz The renewable raw material wood is climate-neutral and at th
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The Eucalyptus: The Australian tree that shades Greece

30 August 2024
Most Australians visiting Greece may be bewildered to find their iconic eucalyptus tree growing in this part of the world. With its aromatic leaves and outstretched branches, they provide a much-needed respite from the scorching Greek sun. Yet, true to its Greek name, these “blessed”
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Thirty years spent with OneFortyOne

30 August 2024
With an official 30 years on the clock, and an extra eight pre-career break for kids, OneFortyOne Contractor Manager/EHSR Administrator Jenni Kain has dedicated almost four decades of her career to building relationships and helping people. Source: Timberbiz Ms Kain’s milestone is a c
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Information for NZ growers of XyloGene planting stock

30 August 2024
NZDFI has recently produced a new 4-page brochure predominantly for growers, it summarises essential information around choosing a forestry regime, site/species selection, and NZDFI’s improved XyloGene planting stock. Source: Timberbiz New Zealand Dryland Forests Innovation’s tree bre
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Managed forests save koalas

30 August 2024
Recognition of the value of the managed harvested native hardwood timber forests could be the answer to the ongoing efforts to save koala colonies on the Mid and North Coast of New South Wales. Source: Timberbiz This is the proposal the REEF Research Foundation’s (REEF) Forestry Aware
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Recycling and reusing buyback timber

30 August 2024
The Lismore App reported on the NSWRA’s (Reconstruction Authority) plans to recycle and reuse building materials from purchased homes through the Resilient Homes Program. Source: The Lismore App It was announced that a timber recycling trial is taking place in two locations in L
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REEF urging Labor to consider the hardwood industry

30 August 2024
The Resources Energy & Environment Foundation (REEF) is urging the Albanese Labor Government to consider the environmental contribution to the nation made by those working in the native hardwood timber industry in NSW, when considering any changes to environmental legislation. Sou
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Active Management of Australia’s forests

30 August 2024
Forestry Australia has welcomed the publication of an academic paper looking at the issue of active management of forests. The paper, Active management: a definition and considerations for implementation in forests of temperate Australia (Bennett et al. 2024) has been published in For
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