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Collecting data on forests with helicopter 3D lasers

28 August 2024
Trials collecting data on forests using helicopter-mounted hi-tech 3D lasers are underway, which could have significant benefits for climate change mitigation and conservation. Source: Timberbiz “We need to make the most of the latest, most accurate and efficient tools for measuring f
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Italy adopts a forward-looking forest management standard

28 August 2024
As forests in Italy change, a revised standard is needed to respond to new challenges and opportunities to support innovative sustainable forest management, enhancing the importance of forests to society. The new standard will come into force on 1 December 2024. Source: Timberbiz Fore
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PEFC certification body requirements for sustainable forest management

28 August 2024
The new PEFC 1004 standard, which sets the requirements for certification bodies carrying out PEFC forest management certification, has been published. Source: Timberbiz “With this new standard, we are fostering the harmonisation of requirements for certification bodies, ensuring cons
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Integrate+ Trainer a virtual strategist

28 August 2024
There are more than 240 special one-hectare forest sites called marteloscopes in 26 countries that are used for field-based training and education of forestry professionals, students, forest owners, policy makers and even the broader public. Source: Timberbiz This unique set of sites
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Victoria’s Big Build donates logs to be repurposed

28 August 2024
In April 2024, Melbourne’s Brunt Road level crossing became the 76th consigned to history when a new road bridge opened to allow vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross the busy Pakenham Line. Source: Timberbiz With traffic flowing over the new road bridge, journeys a
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New HQ for OneFortyOne NZ – timber triumph

28 August 2024
As a forestry business OneFortyOne (OFO) wanted to show how timber can be used to achieve a cost-effective carbon neutral build so they have taken all the components that are normally made from concrete and steel and have tried to find a timber alternate. Source: Timberbiz According t
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WA’s Timber transition grant

28 August 2024
The $3million Timber Region Transition Grant (TRTG) is the final grant on offer as part of the WA Government’s 80 million Native Forest Transition Plan. Source: Timberbiz Applications for the TRTG are open for submissions, offering businesses up to $250,000 in matched funding to suppo
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CLT Toolbox opens to offer a free version

28 August 2024
CLT Toolbox, an innovative leader in mass timber engineering, has announced the launch of a free version of its groundbreaking software. Source: Timberbiz Designed to advance the adoption of sustainable timber construction across Australia, this new version of CLT Toolbox offers engin
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Softwoods group pleased with Forestry Action Plan commitment

28 August 2024
The Softwoods Working Group has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the Forest Industry Action Plan and the commitment to the community, workers, and the industry in developing this plan. Source: Timberbiz “The plan’s development will be overseen by an Independent Forestry P
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Expert panel to lead the forestry industry’s actions in NSW

28 August 2024
The appointment of an expert panel to lead consultation on a Forestry Industry Action Plan, which will outline the path NSW will take to ensure a sustainable timber industry that aligns with the government’s key environmental priorities has been warmly welcomed by the State’s ti
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