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Opinion: AKD on reducing sawmill production

15 May 2020
Due to the AKD’s team’s early actions, proactive engagement, teamwork, and disciplined physical distancing, we have had no positive cases at any of our sites. I am proud of how the team has come together to keep each other safe. Source: Shane Vicary But unfortunately, due to the ongoi
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Friday analysis: Who’s barracking for forestry and who’s barricading

15 May 2020
It’s fair to say that everyone agrees there is a lot of work to be done for Australia to come out of the CoVid-19 fog economically as well off as possible. Well, almost everyone. But more on that later. Source: Bruce Mitchell So, it’s great to see Allied Natural Wood Exports (AWNE) ha
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Updated guidance for certification bodies and companies

13 May 2020
Responsible Wood, the National Governing Body for PEFC in Australia, has published the following statement from PEFC International. To support certified entities and certification bodies during the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, PEFC has produced guidance regarding auditing (chain of
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National Housing Stimulus Plan to protect one million workers

13 May 2020
The Opposition is calling for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build and repair social housing and affordable properties in a bid to protect almost one million workers relying on the construction industry. Source: Timberbiz Labor’s plan adds to a growing chorus of industry gr
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$15m in freight support for burnt timber

13 May 2020
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the inclusion of $15 million in freight support for burnt timber, as part of the National Bushfire Industry Recovery Package announced today but urges more is needed to help the industry recover. Source: Timberbiz In annou
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Immigration drop will further hamper timber industry

11 May 2020
The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Ross Hampton has congratulated Australia’s Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, the Hon Alan Tudge, following his acknowledgement that a massive drop off in immigration will need addi
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Hardwood chips to China in freefall

08 May 2020
Hardwood chip deliveries to China fell to their lowest quarterly total in two years in the 4Q 2019. At 2.771 million bone dried metric tons (bdmt), deliveries were still substantial, albeit almost 13% lower than the previous quarter. Source: Tim Woods IndustryEdge The major supplier,
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Responsible Wood Zooms into Trans-Tasman standard

08 May 2020
Even in these challenging times it’s business as usual for the AS/NZS 4708 Standards Reference Committee as they work towards the Trans-Tasman Sustainable Forest Management Standard due out in the second half of 2020. Source: Timberbiz Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferencing ha
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Green Triangle calls for better cross border fire coordination

08 May 2020
The Green Triangle Forests Industries Hub wants improved coordination and deployment of cross border fire resources in a step to enhance fire protection and suppression activities in the Green Triangle. Source: Timberbiz With the current fire season coming to an end last week, Green T
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Victorian Supreme Court extends injunction to 13 more coupes

08 May 2020
The Victorian Supreme Court has extended a temporary injunction to a further 13 coupes in the Central Highlands.  This brings the total number of coupes under injunction to 26. Source: Timberbiz In the Victorian Supreme Court on Wednesday, Justice Kate McMillan granted an injunction t
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