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Sustainability a top priority for Paris games

05 August 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are seeing sustainability in practice, with PEFC-certified timber used in iconic venues like the Olympic Aquatic Centre. Source: Timberbiz In the construction of the Olympic Aquatic Centre, Mathis, a French company renowned for its expertise in constructin
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Three major timber bodies ask for delay in EUDR

05 August 2024
The European Commission should delay the implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a letter from three major timber industry bodies. Source: Timberbiz The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the European Organisation of the S
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A Summary of the Global Forest Industry

05 August 2024
The first half of 2024 proved to be a dynamic period for the global forest industry. Many shifts, fluctuations, and emerging trends have formed the industry’s landscape. Timber markets, lumber markets, wood fibre markets, and biomass markets each contribute a crucial piece to th
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WA scientists shut out from working on borer vaccine

05 August 2024
A Perth-based plant pathology lab says it was stripped of its permit to help unearth an effective vaccine for trees infested with shot hole borer, and its lab samples confiscated, after it ran foul of the authority’s narrative that treatment is impossible and infected trees must be re
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A mass timber warehouse for Moorabbin

05 August 2024
The Goodman Group is developing its first mass timber warehouse at Moorabbin Airport in south-east Melbourne. Engineered from wood materials, mass timber is modular and allows for faster construction and fewer trucks delivering materials, creating less disruption to the surrounding co
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Ecosa Joins FSC as a Promotional Licence Holder

05 August 2024
Ecosa, an Australian mattress and bedding brand is the newest FSC Promotional Licence holder. Since 2015, Ecosa has been providing high-quality mattresses, furniture, and bedding while reducing its environmental footprint. Source: Timberbiz With its FSC-certified Rio, Sydney and Vienn
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A great fit as National Apprentice of the Year

05 August 2024
Once uncertain about his future after high school, Steven Walton has now emerged as one of Australia’s leading fit out apprentices. Employed by The Winkle Group, the final year Carpentry and Joinery apprentice, was recently awarded the National Apprentice of the Year by the Interior F
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FSC ANZ new board members and chair

05 August 2024
The FSC ANZ Board has unanimously elected Jon Dee as Chair of the Board of Directors until the first board director meeting after the next AGM in 2025. Additionally, the Board has committed to engaging with the membership to work towards establishing an independent Chair role at the n
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Preparing for our bushfire season in NSW

05 August 2024
Forestry Corporation firefighters on the North Coast are preparing for the bushfire season refreshing skills and planning for the fire season they will face in spring and summer. Source: Timberbiz As one of the state’s four fire authorities, Forestry Corporation staff serve in firefig
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NASA goes to New Zealand for Scion conference

05 August 2024
Crown Research Institute Scion is hosting ForestSAT 2024, a prestigious international conference on the application of remote sensing technologies for forest monitoring and modelling. A global forestry event is attracting experts from NASA and remote sensing specialists from nearly 30
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