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Pedalling wood

06 March 2023
Germany’s Moto Bicycle Innovations has released the MOTO Pedals – unique pedals that are super flat, have no bearings, and are actually made of wood. Sources: BikeRumour!, Timberbiz MOTO says they are perfect for the urban rider, like the commuter, fixed gear rider, or even the flat l
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Designed for logging contractors of all sizes

06 March 2023
John Deere has released the new 2956G crawler log loader for customers looking for a machine that provides the best combination of engine horsepower and hydraulics capability. Source: Timberbiz “We are always listening to customer feedback to bring ideal solutions and technologi
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10 facts about Canada’s boreal forests

06 March 2023
Resolute’s primary input is trees – fortunately, a plentiful, renewable natural resource. Canada’s vast boreal forest supplies much of the wood that the company harvests to make its products. Here are 10 things to know about the boreal forests in Canada. Source: Timberbiz Canada’s bor
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Deere & Company donates $50,000 to New Zealand Red Cross

06 March 2023
In an effort to help provide relief and recovery to Waratah Forestry Equipment’s home country following the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Deere & Company recently announced a US$50,000 donation to the New Zealand Red Cross. Source: Timberbiz When crisis hits, Deere & Company
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A marathon wood be much easier in running shoes

03 March 2023
And now for something completely offbeat. A Japanese runner pushed his limits at the 2023 Osaka Marathon, clocking a three-hour and 28-minute marathon while wearing traditional wooden Japanese geta sandals. Sources: Running Magazine, Timberbiz Takanobu Minoshima, a 47-year-old runner
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Cedar log prices and sawnwood stats for China and Japan

03 March 2023
Cedar log prices for China have been in a bullish trend since the beginning of the year. The Chinese government eased restrictions on the zero-Covid policy and the economy is lively again. Source: Tropical Timber Market Report The prices of radiata pine logs from New Zealand rose due
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A mulcher for the largest excavators with Bite Limiter technology

03 March 2023
FAE has increased the productivity and efficiency of its BL5/EX forestry mulcher for excavators with the new BL MAX blade. Source: Timberbiz The new BL MAX blade is the ideal addition to the king of FAE’s mulchers for excavators with Bite Limiter Technology. This technology reduces po
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Fines for 14 furniture importers due to illegally harvested timber

03 March 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry fined 14 furniture importers more than $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber. Source: Timberbiz Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson sa
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China’s hardwood chip imports lift

01 March 2023
  The global woodchip trade is dominated by hardwood chip movements, with Asian nations – especially China – the major recipient. There are pressures in the Chinese economy, many of which were experienced in the last year. Yet, for all the noise, China received 18.8% (2.78 millio
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Euro project to take forestry productivity to the next level

01 March 2023
A new project will take agricultural and forestry related productivity to the next level. The consortium will develop European state-of-the-art technologies in electronic components and systems for future needs, building European resilience in critical sectors and strongly contribute
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