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Latest timber industry news, updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

WoodSolutions’ updated timber framing campaign

WoodSolutions has launched an updated timber framing campaign with new assets and expanded digital push. The timber framing campaign is now live on the WoodSolutions website with updated resources and assets to boost adoption. Source: Timberbiz Managed by Forest & Wood Products Au
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FWPA welcomes new board directors

The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed new Forest and Wood Products Australia board directors – Matt Crapp, Dr Michelle Freeman and Cameron McDonald and thanks outgoing directors – Stephen Dadd, Nick Roberts and Yvonne Pengilly for their service and commitment to our
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International Hardwood Conference review

On 7-8 November the 10th edition of the International Hardwood Conference was held at the Hilton Vienna Park in the Austrian capital. The Conference was hosted by the Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs, which co-organized the event with the two usual partners: the European Orga
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Global Market Conference – raw material supply challenges

Robert Allinson, UK Sales Manager, UPM Plywood, gave delegates at the TDUK Global Market Conference an overview of the Finnish softwood plywood sector, outlining its importance to the UK market, and the recent changes seen since the pandemic. Source: Timberbiz He also highlighted raw
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A special tree heads to Westminster

This Christmas, a beautiful tree from Forestry England Kielder is making a 330-mile journey to stand beside the Houses of Parliament, bringing festive cheer to the heart of Westminster. Source: Timberbiz One of Kielder Forest’s 150 million trees, the 40-foot Sitka spruce was carefully
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Sustainable timber and sustainable Swift Parrots

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is stepping up its efforts to monitor the swift parrot, with observations indicating active foraging in and around forest reserves and production areas. Source: Timberbiz Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Monitoring Program is in full swing, with r
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OneFortyOne’s 2024 Forest Photo Competition winners

This year’s OFO forest photo competition saw an impressive array of over 120 entries from students across the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria, showcasing their perspectives on our iconic landscape. Source: Timberbiz Entries were brought to a panel of judges, and top honours were
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Pan Pac’s new GM Lumber

Pan Pac has a new General Manager – Lumber Mark Kennedy, who joined Pan Pac in November 2024. Source: Timberbiz Mr Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and an MBA. He has vast experience in operations management in manufacturing environments globally, including as
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