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Anti-forestry groups fail in US court ruling

16 August 2024
US Pacific County Superior Court Judge Donald J Richter rejected a lawsuit by anti-forestry groups claiming the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) violated state laws in approving a timber sale in mature forest stands, also politically labelled as “legacy forests,” on pu
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China judiciary confirms harsh punishments for forestry criminals

16 August 2024
The Supreme People’s Court of China has directed judges nationwide to continue handing down harsh punishments against those who destroy forest resources. Source: China Daily It also disclosed details of four concluded environmental cases to highlight judicial efforts to protect
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US doubles down on duties for Canadian softwood

16 August 2024
Canada’s International Trade Minister, Mary Ng, has criticized the US Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on Canadian softwood lumber, calling the increase unfair and unwarranted, as reported by Financial Post. Sources: BPM, Timberbiz The duties have been raised fr
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National Science Week reminding students of science jobs in forestry

16 August 2024
This week is National Science Week, 10 – 18 August, and the Tasmanian forestry industry is reminding students across the state of the many great science-based jobs on offer in our forests. Source: Timberbiz National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technol
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Free heavy vehicle rollover awareness program

16 August 2024
A free Heavy Vehicle Rollover Awareness Program (HVRAP) to enhance safety in the Australian road freight industry has been released by the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association. Source: Timberbiz HVRAP is a comprehensive program developed by LBRCA to provide the industry with
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Canterbury West Coast Wood Council awards

16 August 2024
New Zealand’s Canterbury West Coast Wood Council (CWCWC) held its second ever awards night in August at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. It was a sellout event with 420 guests attending from all parts of the industry. Source: Timberbiz CWCWC is unique in that its membersh
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Vast infrastructure program rolling out in NSW forests

16 August 2024
Road access has been improved in State forests over the past two years under the largest ever infrastructure program rolled out across the NSW State Forest estate. Source: Timberbiz The $60-million Forest Infrastructure Repair Program (FIRP), undertaken by Forestry Corporation, has no
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Heartwood Unlimited

16 August 2024
Durable eucalypt timbers are hard, strong and naturally resistant to decay, so can be used without any chemical treatment and Gippsland farmland has emerged as a key region to grow this valuable timber. Source: Philip Hopkins, Gippsland Times The importance of this trend has been unde
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Opinion: Colin Jacobs – stop fiddling with forest policies

16 August 2024
A typical forest takes 30 years from planting to harvest. That’s 10 election cycles. Up to 10 different governments and ministers of forestry – the previous government had three in eight months – and policies that impact outcomes over the 30-year investment … and that’s for just one h
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Imported timber for world’s largest hybrid building in Sydney

16 August 2024
The world’s largest hybrid building currently under construction in Sydney will use European-sourced cross-laminated timber and glulam beams for its 24 timber levels. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at this week’s Timber Construct 2024 conference in Melbourne Tim Allen, from structur
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