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Wall of wood bring jobs

17 August 2016
An increase in forestry harvests dubbed the “Wall of Wood” is expected to bring jobs and opportunities to regional New Zealand but will also present infrastructure challenges. Source: The New Zealand Herald Wood availability is forecast to increase rapidly leading into the
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Wood processing industry under threat

17 August 2016
The Wood Council is warning the wood-processing industry is under threat, with a predicted drop in tree numbers made worse by small lot owners selling their logs for export before they’re fully mature. Source: Radio NZ It says more co-operation in the forest and timber industry
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XLam rewards refugee workers

17 August 2016
A Nelson timber firm has recognised the achievements of its staff in gaining trade qualifications, with one cluster of staff in particular showing the fruits of hard work and an opportunity taken. Source: Stuff NZ XLam was founded in Nelson by brothers Robin and Ian Jack in 2010 and h
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Using Big Data in Brazil’s rainforests

11 August 2016
Brazil is typically ranked amongst the highest-risk countries in terms of illegality in its timber industry. Source: Mongabay The Brazilian tropical timber sector is responsible for the extraction of more than 13 million cubic meters of hardwood logs from Amazonian rainforests, and ge
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LVL offers double-sided benefits

11 August 2016
Stora Enso’s new LVL production line at the Varkaus Mill in Finland makes possible a modern and competitive product with benefits for customers and society. Source: Timberbiz Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a high-strength wood product used primarily in structural construction
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Brexit’s impact on Indonesian forests

11 August 2016
Shortly after the UK people voted to leave the European Union, the country witnessed a change of prime minister and economic uncertainties radiated around the globe. For timber traders and advocates of environmental sustainability in Indonesia, this development was a major concern. So
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Timber frame falls on young worker

11 August 2016
It’s too early to tell whether poor worksite safety led to the death of a 17-year-old after a timber frame fell on him at an Adelaide construction site, the state’s building association says. Sources: 7News, AAP Apprentice Clyde Norris died in hospital after suffering head
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Wooden chocks with a difference

11 August 2016
Many may be familiar with the classic children’s toy “Lincoln Logs ” These cleverly designed miniature toy logs have notches cut into them to fit together in constructing model-size log buildings. Source: Australian Mining The notches provide added stability that simply layering the b
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UN promotes wood as Tassie launches timberfirst

11 August 2016
Using wood and wood-based materials in construction and products in place of non-renewable materials like concrete, metal, brick and plastic could lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. S
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Iwi-Tonga forest deal doubtful

11 August 2016
Concern is mounting over a multi-million dollar forest deal in Tonga between the Kingdom’s Government and a central New Zealand’s North Island iwi. Source: TVNZ Tonga’s state-owned forestry business has been debt ridden for years until Tahu Whaoa signed a deal to bail it o
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