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Freight costs in Australia

18 October 2023
Imported timber prices have moderated in recent months, as global demand has deteriorated, local supply and inventory returns toward equilibrium and importantly, as the cost of sea freight retreats like a bully running from a fair fight. Source: Industry Edge Coming fresh from some an
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New saw doctors for TAFE Tumut

18 October 2023
TAFE NSW Tumut’s commitment to forestry training has been further strengthened by the recruitment of two new saw doctoring specialist teachers. Source: Timberbiz Josh Molkentin and Fred Dean, both who work as saw doctors in the local timber industry, have recently commenced as saw tec
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Late Kevin Tolhurst awarded NW Jolly Medal

18 October 2023
The late, great Dr Kevin Tolhurst AM has been awarded the NW Jolly Medal, the highest honour for outstanding service to the forest science profession in Australia. Forestry scientist and world renowned agroforester Rowan Reid joined Dr Tolhurst in receiving the 2023 NW Jolly Medal. So
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More Forestry Australia Fellows than ever before

18 October 2023
The largest ever cohort of forestry experts have been awarded prestigious Forestry Australia Fellow status at a special ceremony at the 2023 ANZIF conference on the Gold Coast. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the Merit Awards Committee was thrilled with th
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FWPA appoints a new stats and economics manager

16 October 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia has appointed Erick Hansnata as the new Statistics and Economics Program Manager. Dr Hansnata is an accomplished economist with more than 10 years’ experience working in academia, government, and the private sector. Source: Timberbiz Kevin Peachey,
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Black Mountain Estate Tasmania on the market after 28 years

16 October 2023
A 936ha property located one and a half hours’ drive from Hobart has hit the market and is attracting inquiries from all over the world. Source: The Mercury This comes on the back of news that Tasmania’s largest private forestry company, Forico, has been bought by a consortium of inve
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ANZIF conference attracts record crowd

16 October 2023
The best and brightest forest scientists, managers, and growers from across the Asia-Pacific converged on Australia’s Gold Coast on Sunday for the 2023 ANZIF Conference. Source: Timberbiz A record 475 delegates joined the premier event for sustainable forestry management, hosted by Fo
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RFA bushfire review shows indigenous groups want more involvement

16 October 2023
Timber harvesting is not a concern of Gippsland Indigenous groups, who overwhelmingly want to be involved in direct management of forests before, during and after bushfires, the RFA Major Event Review of the 2019/20 bushfires found. Source: Philip Hopkins, LaTrobe Valley Express The j
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New opportunities for forestry development

13 October 2023
The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest to establish two research centres under Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) to deliver innovative forestry research and development. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Secretary for Agvet Chemicals and Forestry Julie Gagl
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National Seeds Institute feasibility study in Orbost

13 October 2023
A $115,000 Community Development Fund grant for a National Seeds Institute feasibility study in Orbost to leverage the district’s long history and proven expertise in seed testing, breeding and storage has been announced by the State Government in Victoria. Source: Timberbiz The new f
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