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Reviewed 100-year wood supply model after latest major bushfires

31 March 2021
Forestry Corporation has released a review of long-term sustainable yield of timber from NSW State forests following the 2019-20 bushfires. The review includes a detailed analysis of fire impacts on each of the forestry regions in NSW and uses satellite-based fire intensity modelling
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29 March 2021
The past 12 months have proved that good communication is vital. Staying in touch has never been more important. The timber industry has proved its resilience in the face of fires, floods, export issues and a pandemic. The processing industry has responded with energy, and the announc
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First time global hybrid event for timber tech in Australia

29 March 2021
As the number one event in Australia, the Frame Australia conference has been attracting professionals in offsite timber and wood building design and construction for 23 years. Source: Timberbiz Under its new title – Timber Offsite Construction – this year’s event will be
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Timber industry pushed to keep up with demand for construction timber

29 March 2021
The Australian Forest Products Association wants the Federal Government to extend the HomeBuilder construction commencement timeframe to ease demand and allow time for stock to be produced and delivered. Source: Timberbiz AFPA CEO Ross Hampton has reassured builders and homeowners tha
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KIPT loads pine bound for South Korea

29 March 2021
The first barge load of 300 cubic metres of pine logs from the KIPT estate has been loaded aboard the Rocksea to be towed to Port Adelaide, where it will be containerised and shipped to a customer in South Korea. Source: Timberbiz KIPT Managing Director Keith Lamb acknowledged this wa
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OFO launches photo comp for students

26 March 2021
Inspired by International Day of Forests on March 21, OneFortyOne has launched a photo competition, asking local students to share what they love about the forest. Source: Timberbiz Harvesting & Roading Manager Ockert le Roux said the competition aims to encourage students to expl
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Federal government to unlock forestry’s potential

26 March 2021
The Federal Government will ramp up efforts to unlock the carbon storing potential of Australia’s forest industries, drive growth in the plantation estate and boost future timber supply. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Members’ Forum in
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Aussie logs for Aussie jobs report released

26 March 2021
The key role timber products can play in helping Australia achieve its climate goals has been recognised through a newly released House of Representative Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources report called “Aussie logs for Aussie jobs”. Source: Timberbiz The Committee’
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Tas Labor abandons workers by defeating workplace legislation

26 March 2021
Tasmania’s workplace protection legislation was defeated yesterday by two votes. The proposed laws would have imposed hefty fines and potential prison terms on protesters found to have impeded, obstructed or damaged Tasmanian businesses. Source: Timberbiz They would have introduced of
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Friday analysis: Tasmania Labor not for labourers

26 March 2021
All week we’ve been following the to and fro in Tasmania where Labor believes it is supporting workers by not supporting the Liberal Party in its efforts to improve workplace protection legislation. It has cited other workers such as nurses and teachers as its concern but not forestry
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