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NZ wilding control program may have residual problems

20 January 2021
New Zealand is undertaking one of the largest wilding pine control programs in the world. The spread of wilding pines threatens the ecology and economy of indigenous grasslands, scrublands and forests, especially in the South Island high country. Source: Timberbiz Wilding pines are se
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Dizzying heights of new home builds can’t last

20 January 2021
New Home Sales reached remarkable heights in December, nearly doubling compared with the number of sales recorded in November, according to HIA economist, Angela Lillicrap. The surge in sales has been attributed to HomeBuilder as households finalised contracts to build a new home befo
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New CEO for Vic Forest Products Association

20 January 2021
Former Australian Pork senior executive Deb Kerr is the Victorian Forest Products Association’s foundation CEO. Ms Kerr has extensive experience in the primary industries sector, having worked in various industry representative roles across the sector, and most recently as a senior ex
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Eden-Monaro bushfire recovery fund applications close soon

20 January 2021
Community groups right across Eden-Monaro are working furiously towards the upcoming deadline for the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. Source: Timberbiz Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain said the fund closed on 28 January 2021 and will provide $250 million of funding
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Pine log yard development for Eden

20 January 2021
Since the devastating 2020 bushfires, vital revenue from softwood export log sales together with woodchip sales from interim woodchip operations has allowed Allied Natural Wood Exports (ANWE) to retain employment during the rebuild of the Eden wood processing and export facility. Sour
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Not all NSW timber industry affected by China ban

20 January 2021
The local timber industry in the Snowy Valleys has been largely unaffected by the recent ban on New South Wales timber being imported to China. Source: Tumut and Adelong Times Just before Christmas, China suspended imports of timber from NSW and Western Australia, with local customs o
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A chip off the old block

18 January 2021
Less than a year ago, Folkhem launched the first homes in the Cederhusen project in Sweden, which will be Stockholm’s first inner city block in solid wood. Source: Timberbiz There has been great interest in the project with more than 70% of the 111 homes released for sale alread
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Wood packaged in wood wins international award

18 January 2021
Stora Enso’s design for eco-friendly pellet packaging was awarded with a prestigious Worldstar award. The renewable and recyclable packaging is designed for heavy use in transporting and warehousing of wood pellets for heating. Source: Timberbiz The awarded packaging is a sustainable
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Sealaska leaves logging after 40 years

18 January 2021
Sealaska Corporation is getting out of the logging business after more than 40 years. Source: Raven Radio Foundation, Juneau Empire The move by one of the region’s economic powerhouses is the latest sign of Southeast Alaska’s economic transition away from logging. “Logging created val
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Queensland’s timber hub boasts a long list of timber names

18 January 2021
  When Timber Queensland and Responsible Wood relocated to its new office, an opportunity arose for both to create a “Timber Hub” – a shared vision showcasing Responsible Wood certified Queensland timber species to visitors and stakeholders alike. Source: Timberbiz Working with l
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