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FSC investigates bamboo supply chains

27 September 2024
The results of the third transaction verification (TV) loop on FSC-certified bamboo supply chains reveal that several certificate holders in China pose a serious threat to the integrity of FSC’s certification system. Source: Timberbiz While some certificate holders have made false cla
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Kesla’s new heads

27 September 2024
Manufacturer of base-machine-independent harvester heads Kesla has released its RH-III harvester head range. Source: Timberbiz KESLA 19RH-III twinAX is an efficient solution for energy wood harvesting. Thanks to the modular structure of the RH-III harvester head series, KESLA 19/21RH-
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Combilift’s trifecta of awards

27 September 2024
Combilift has been having an award winning month with the company now on a trifecta after receiving an award as Ireland’s Best Managed Company by Deloitte. Combilift is a Platinum winner for the 6th time. Source: Timberbiz Combilift management prowess was rewarded at Deloitte’s awards
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Macquarie Point Stadium report released

27 September 2024
Hobart’s Macquarie Point stadium has been hitting the news lately as a 265-page report was released – the Macquarie Point Stadium summary report which was submitted to the Tasmanian Planning Commission. The timber roof of the stadium is expected the cost around $160m. Source: Timberbi
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Navigating the currents of Australia’s hardwood chip sector

27 September 2024
Known for its rich biodiversity and vast natural landscapes, Australia is a globally significant exporter of hardwood chips, which represent around 80% of its total woodchip exports. Source: Resource Wise However, the Australian forest products sector faces challenges in both its wood
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PaySauce handles forestry payrolls in NZ

27 September 2024
Women in Forestry and FICA have been working on a payroll project to research the best payroll option for forestry contractors in New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz PaySauce has come out on top and is offering a special joining deal for FICA and WIF members. After trialling four different
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Swift return for parrots to Tasmania

27 September 2024
Swift parrots are back in Tasmania in search of forest areas with the richest food sources to forage and breed. Source: Timberbiz Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Monitoring Program, now in its fourth year, is focused on effectively managing and supporting habitat for breedi
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Nominate a forest contracting legend quickly

27 September 2024
Time is running out to nominate a forest contracting legend to be recognised with an AFCA Hall of Fame, Service to Industry or Industry Excellence Award for 2024. Nominations close on Monday 30 September with the winners announced that the AFCA Gala Dinner in November. Source: Timberb
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Opinion: Gavin Butcher – clearly WA’s government is confused

27 September 2024
Forest sustainability has taken on different meanings in Western Australia – changing depending on the audience. In one corner the Minister for Forestry, Jackie Jarvis, has repeatedly claimed the closure of the native forest industry was necessary because it was unsustainable. Source:
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Vic Govt fails Hodge Forestry

27 September 2024
The Victorian State Government’s flawed forestry transition scheme is failing to provide promised funding to help businesses transition into plantation timber jobs, according to the Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath who has called for immediate state gov
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