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International report highlights NZ’s forest value

02 June 2023
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association says a just released international report has highlighted the value of forest products for meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. NZFOA Chief Executive and member of the International Council of Forestry and Paper Associations (ICFPA), Davi
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Forests in the Farm Bill for the US

02 June 2023
The US Forests in the Farm Bill (FIFB), a coalition of more than 70 forestry and conservation organizations, has a set of recommendations focused on improving the forest-related sections of the upcoming Farm Bill. The coalition urges legislators to strengthen the Farm Bill’s ability t
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Towering wooden ad-Vantage

02 June 2023
Vantage Towers AG, a leading tower company in Europe, has installed the first wooden structured telecommunication mast in cooperation with the Finnish start-up Ecotelligent. Source: Timberbiz The Ecopol tower was erected as one of two wooden masts in Rhineland-Palatinate as part of a
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Tigercat’s compact 612 grapple skidder

02 June 2023
The new Tigercat 612 is designed to excel in tight selective harvesting applications. The grapple skidder is the second variation to be built on the 612 platform after the release of the European-focused 612 dual winch skidder earlier this year. Source: Timberbiz Key design aspects in
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Opinion: John Cameron – closure of native forest harvesting, the spin and the facts

02 June 2023
The Andrews Government’s forestry spin At the budget presentation the Andrews Government announced $200 million for Victorian workers and their families to transition away from native timber logging by 1 January 2024, rather than 2030 as per the 2019 Forestry Plan. Dan Andrews said “i
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Eco Log forwarder crane tip control

31 May 2023
Now, Eco Log Tip Control, ETC, has been introduced on Eco Log´s forwarder models the 574F, 584F and 594F. Eco Log´s crane tip control system was developed in collaboration with Epsilon, where focus was on developing a robust, reliable and service friendly driver support that also is i
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Tiny billboards for fungi

31 May 2023
UPM is supporting a study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the University of Helsinki to explore a novel way to boost populations of wood-decaying fungi. Increasing the rare fungi will create new habitats for species living on decaying wood, and thus promote fores
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So many seedlings needed in the US in the next few years

31 May 2023
Over the next few years, state tree nurseries across the US will build new greenhouses, expand irrigation systems, upgrade seeding equipment and bring on staff. Source: Independent Record They’re hoping to turn millions of new federal dollars into millions of new seedlings — part of a
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Tigercat silviculture carrier

29 May 2023
Tigercat’s 630H silviculture carrier replaces modified ag tractors with a purpose-built carrier to pull mounding and plough implements in preparation for replanting operations. Source: Timberbiz Tigercat is focussing on gaining efficiencies in the silviculture side of the forest indus
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FAO to launch Global Fire Management Hub

29 May 2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the United Nations Environment Program will launch a Global Fire Management Hub that aims to strengthen countries’ capacities to implement integrated fire management. Source: Timberbiz The Global Fire Management Hub
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