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Victorian government distorts its precautionary principles

05 July 2023
The future of Victoria’s forests has been captured by political ideology and complex legalities rather than being determined by science and professional expertise, according to Forestry Australia. Source: Phillip Hopkins for Timberbiz Forestry Australia, which represents Austral
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Oyster farming with wood

03 July 2023
An extensive field test of various wood types in the warm ocean off Brisbane, Australia was recently inspected at the 11-year point. This is a very aggressive site and in spite of this, there was no damage to the Accoya material while there was extensive damage from marine organisms o
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OFO gets women on the tools

03 July 2023
In partnership with Empowered Women in Trades, OneFortyOne welcomed 16 women on site to take part in a Tool Skills Day at its Jubilee Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz Connected through the PINE Community Grants Program, Empowered Women in Trades facilitated the day at the local sawmill, inc
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Forest research grants program

03 July 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has announced an upcoming open call for proposals for the 2023/2024 Forest Research Grants Program. The program aims to support collaborative research, development, and extension (RD&E) activities that benefit Australia’s commercia
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Pallet predictions

03 July 2023
A new monthly market briefing available exclusively to IndustryEdge’s Wood Market Edge subscribers details how Australia’s need for timber pallets is under enormous stress. Sources: IndustryEdge, FWPA, ABS Australia relies on pallets, both hardwood and softwood to move goods around th
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Small holdings tree farm advice released

03 July 2023
The final report of the Trials Review, Information and Genetics (TRIG) project has been released along with advisory information and updated data. Source: Timberbiz According to TRIG Steering Committee Chair, Dr Kevin Harding, the project sought to leverage the past work of Victoria’s
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Midway offers a carbon project for landholders to plant more forests

30 June 2023
Midway has developed the Carbon Project Agreement offer for landholders to encourage the development of more plantation forestry, and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Source: Timberbiz Midway’s objective is to encourage the development o
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FSC offers a trademark use self-approval program

30 June 2023
FSC ANZ will introduce a new development that brings increased efficiency and autonomy to its valued Promotional Licence Holders (PLHs). With a focus on promoting responsible sourcing and effective communication with consumers FSC has announced the implementation of FSC Trademark Use
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Timber Offsite Construction Conference changes ownership

30 June 2023
As Timber Offsite Construction Conference and Exhibition (TOC) enters its 24th year the event has changed ownership for the first time. The Sydney-based Timber Development Association (TDA) has announced that it will be taking over the conference, signalling a new era of innovation an
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Ignored Victorian timber workers take another hit

30 June 2023
According to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, Victoria’s recent Supreme Court decision to reject VicForests’ appeal is a further blow to Gippsland timber communities who have been under siege from protestors for decades and offered no protection from a Labor Governme
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