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1000th Volvo Penta engine powers Eco Log harvester

13 September 2024
Whenever a Volvo Penta engine is sold, a partnership begins. Almost ten years ago, the first Eco Log 580E Harvester was fitted with the first Volvo Penta engine ever installed in a forestry application and sold to Swedish forestry specialists Nitta Rundvirke AB. Source: Timberbiz In 2
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Ponsse finishes first in reputation

13 September 2024
According to a survey conducted by the Finnish Shareholders’ Association, the Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion and T-Media, the most reputable listed company in 2024 is Ponsse. Source: Timberbiz The survey evaluated the reputation of 80 listed companies in the eyes of Finnish pr
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What’s at stake for forests in the US elections

13 September 2024
In the Trump administration, trees were crops. In the Biden administration, they’re guardians of the climate. This fall’s election will determine which label wins, though the Forest Service’s work on the ground may not change all that much. Source: E&E News by Politico That’s one
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Researchers discover microbiome unique to pine pollen

13 September 2024
Scion scientists have identified a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen, a significant step forward in forest research. Source: Timberbiz Led by microbiome scientist Lottie Armstrong and Dr Steve Wakelin, the world-first discovery reveals that pine pollen carries specific mic
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Coronation Forest celebrates 70 years of engaging NZ children

13 September 2024
For 70 years, the Coronation Forest schools programme in New Zealand has provided local school children a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a working production forest in the Golden Downs forests. Source: Timberbiz The programme was initiated by Nelson man Arnold Cork who had an idea that
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FSC calls for proposals to revise ANZ Risk Assessments

13 September 2024
To align with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), FSC is introducing a new generation of Risk Assessments that will replace the existing FSC National Risk Assessments. Source: Timberbiz This enhanced approach will not only support the production of FSC MIX products under the
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Richard Stanton Award goes to SA’s Monique Blason

13 September 2024
ForestrySA’s General Manager of Community Services Monique Blason is this year’s recipient of the Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award for excellence in sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. Source:  Timberbiz The award was presented by Res
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Net Zero and Nature Positive are the rallying cries for systemic change in land use

13 September 2024
In a paper published this week, Investing in a Nature Positive Future, New Forests, a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, has seen increasing numbers of investors making commitments to align their investment portfolios with both the ne
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Opinion HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin – Navigating the housing crisis

13 September 2024
Today’s housing crisis has developed over more than 20 years and accelerated through the pandemic. It cannot be resolved by any single government or within one term, but there is much that can be commenced. The Australian Government’s scope to improve market equity and increase housin
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Tasmanian forestry industry sees positives in State Budget

13 September 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the 2024-25 State Budget handed down by Treasurer Michael Ferguson yesterday, saying it will assist creating thousands of homes and supporting our state’s timber industry. Source: TFPA, Private Forests Tasmania According to
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