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Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Korea

25 June 2019
Representatives from tropical timber­ exporting and importing countries­ discussed responsible trade in timber at a­ session during the Asia-Pacific Forestry­ Week in Korea on 19 June. According to INTERPOL the illegal timber trade is the­ number one environmental crime in terms of va
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Eastland Wood Council scholarships announced

25 June 2019
Wade Brunt and Reihana Fisher are the 2019 recipients of the NZ$1500 New Zealand Eastland Wood Council Scholarships. The two come from different sides of the industry – one is completing his Bachelor of Forest Science and the other is well entrenched in forestry with a focus on the wi
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Timberlink Tarpeena sawmill investment of $90m

25 June 2019
Timberlink is investing in its Tarpeena sawmill as it transforms into an internationally competitive radiata pine business. The company is investing $90 million over the next three years to secure local jobs in the region, this is in addition to the significant spend that has already
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New Tigercat representative for south eastern Australia

25 June 2019
Tigercat has appointed Damien Ambrose as product support representative for Australia. He will be providing field support for Tigercat’s customer base predominantly across the regions of south eastern Australia and Queensland. Source: Timberbiz Based in Tumut, New South Whales, Mr Amb
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Beating the drum for Leadbeater’s review

25 June 2019
An independent and comprehensive study of the Leadbeater’s Possum population and range is urgently needed to close the significant scientific gaps surrounding the management of this species, according to the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA). This follows a recent announce
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RD&E reviews 8 investment plans for forestry

25 June 2019
Eight investment plans are currently being reviewed as Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) prepares for the next phase of strategic investment in grower Research, Development and Extension (RD&E). The initiative has been informed by consultation with industry leaders, rese
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VEAC report indicates a reduction in milling

25 June 2019
The timber industry bears the brunt of the pain in a massive expansion of parks and reserves in Victoria’s Central West under a Victorian Government report. The final report of the Victorian Environment Assessment Council, released late last Friday, said the biggest impact on the regi
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ABARES stats show a generally favourable outlook

25 June 2019
Australia’s forestry industry continues to show signs of growth according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES). Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, said the report’s findings were great ne
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Ballarat GovHub promotes timber use

20 June 2019
The successful use of timber in the construction of the $100 million Ballarat GovHub will see the Victorian State Government preference timber in the future Bendigo GovHub. Speaking at the 2019 Timber Offsite Construction conference in Melbourne Neil Anderson, the group head Property
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FSC launches comprehensive Canandian standard

20 June 2019
After six years of rigorous consultation with industry, environment, social stakeholders and indigenous groups the Forest Stewardship Council has launched a comprehensive new standard for responsible forest management in Canada. Source: Timberbiz The new standard targets the most pres
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