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Eden Forestry Hub 11th established under Forest Industries Plan

15 December 2021
A new $1.1 million Regional Forestry Hub has been launched in Eden, New South Wales to support forest industries’ growth and innovation in the Eden region. This is Australia’s 11th Regional Forestry Hub established under the national Forest Industries Plan. Source: Timberbiz Ass
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Wood Market gets a new edge

13 December 2021
Upgrades to Wood Market Edge online will put even more analytical tools in the hands of Australia and New Zealand’s forestry and wood products industry. Source: IndustryEdge Client feedback since Wood Market Edge online was launched in April 2020 focussed on three main areas: Global l
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Third time lucky for WoodTECH event

13 December 2021
In fact, all going to plan, it will be three years since sawmillers and saw-doctors’ last met up outside of their mill environment. Covid 19 torpedoed the WoodTECH event planned to run in New Zealand in September of this year along with every other event across the region. Source: Tim
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Forestry should be part of gov’t modern manufacturing strategy

13 December 2021
The Federal Government’s move to bring forward local manufacturing project funding amid concerns around supply chain disruption is welcomed but it again highlights why forest industries should be included as part of the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS), according to th
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Responsible Wood announces community grant recipients

13 December 2021
Five community groups have been awarded grants from Responsible Wood through their 2021/22 Community Grants Program. Responsible Wood Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities or events that connect communities to Responsible Wood certified fo
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New RDO Equipment dealership means more opportunities for Tasmania

10 December 2021
RDO Equipment, Launceston’s local John Deere construction and forestry and Vermeer equipment dealer, has opened its new flagship Tasmanian dealership, creating more jobs and opportunities for customers in the region and across the state. Source: Timberbiz The new dealership is expecte
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Date set for Green Triangle awards in 2022

10 December 2021
The Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Ceremony will be held on 11 March 2022 in Mount Gambier. Celebrating category finalists and announcing the 2021 GTTIA Award winners, the gala event will showcase the individuals and companies achieving great things in the area. Source: Timberb
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OFO has doubts about log availability post 2023

10 December 2021
A reduction in pine trees harvesting across the Green Triangle has been signalled by OneFortyOne with doubts expressed about the availability of logs beyond 2023 for smaller industry processors. Source: The SE Voice OneFortyOne operations general manager Mick Theobald said the company
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Friday analysis: Save $62m by stopping NSW native forestry, no it will cost $622m

10 December 2021
A new study that claimed New South Wales taxpayers would save millions of dollars every year if the harvesting of native timber was stopped drew a sharp intake of breath in a number of quarters this week. None more so than from South East Timber Association secretary Peter Rutherford.
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Loan program to secure future wood supply

08 December 2021
A new loan program will support the development of new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations to help secure our future wood supply. The Regional Investment Corporation loans will support growth in plantations, delivering benefits for rural and regional communities and the economy.
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