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EU launches anti-dumping investigation into Chinese plywood

16 October 2024
The EU is launching an anti-dumping investigation in plywood imports. Producers in the EU are citing a surge in cheap hardwood plywood which they say is coming from China, but they believe originates in Russia. Source: Timberbiz The Greenwood Consortium representing forest owners, log
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Shares of America’s largest wood-pellet exporter worthless

16 October 2024
The New York Stock Exchange said it would delist Enviva’s stock on 22 October and that shareholders would receive no recovery. Sources: The Wall Street Journal, Investing.com, Timberbiz The notice cements one of the most dramatic collapses of the green energy investing boom. Env
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New Tigercat cable skidder

16 October 2024
Tigercat debuted a new skidder model at this October’s Paul Bunyan forestry equipment exposition in Cambridge, Ohio. The 610H cable skidder aims to be a simple, lower cost addition to Tigercat’s highly regarded H-series skidder line-up. Source: Timberbiz The Tigercat FPT N
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Restoration project by OFO at its Tinline Block

16 October 2024
The Te Hoiere Restoration Project is underway in OneFortyOne New Zealand’s Tinline Block. This is a project to research and understand the Te Hoiere (Pelorus) catchment and the land uses within current activities, impacts and opportunities for improvement. Source: Timberbiz Funding fr
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Community grants program for rural and regional communities

16 October 2024
Applications are now open for Responsible Wood’s 2024-25 Community Grants Program. Now in its fifth year, the program continues to support rural and regional communities across Australia in creating and completing innovative forest-based projects that benefit both communities an
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Forestry and timber can build 50,000 new homes

16 October 2024
The nation’s forestry and timber industry can help build 50,000 much needed new homes annually with climate friendly timber and wood – but we need a strong and stable construction sector to achieve that, according to Australian Forest Products Association CEO Diana Hallam. Source: Tim
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Apprenticeships boost for critical industries like forestry

16 October 2024
New Zealand’s Investment in Apprenticeship Boost will prioritise critical industries and targeted occupations that are essential to addressing New Zealand’s skills shortages and rebuilding the economy, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds and Social Development and Em
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FSC spotlight on responsible forest management in Forest Week

16 October 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has successfully concluded its third annual FSC Forest Week, spotlighting the crucial role of responsible forest management in addressing urgent environmental challenges. Source: Timberbiz With the world set to convene at the upcoming COP16 and COP
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Research projects chosen for funding from Australian Forest and Wood Innovations

16 October 2024
Two research projects supported by Growers Research Advisory Committee members have been selected among eight projects to receive funding through Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ inaugural $5 million National Open Call for research. Source: Timberbiz Funded through cash and in-
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NZ establishes forestry reference group for better ETS outcomes

14 October 2024
New Zealand Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced the establishment of a Forestry Sector Reference Group to drive better outcomes from the Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Registry. Source: Timberbiz “We are committed to working with the forestry sector to provide greater tra
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