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

Finnish forestry exports and Trump

Rural-focused Finnish newspaper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (MT) writes that Donald Trump’s re-election raises questions for Finland’s forestry industry, particularly regarding his proposals to boost American manufacturing and impose broad import tariffs. Source: YLe Trump’
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WA tree recovery replanting thousands of trees

The State Government’s WA Tree Recovery program was announced in August 2024. The program was established to replant thousands of trees affected by polyphagous shot-hole borer across Perth. Source: Timberbiz The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) is work
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ForestLearning’s going green in your canteen program awarded

FWPA’s ForestLearning team’s Years 5-6 cross-curricular resource, Sustainable Schools: Going Green in Your Canteen, has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Primary School Geography Resource F-6 category at the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association Awards, presented at th
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Spring cleaning with OneFortyOne

OneFortyOne in collaboration with the City of Mount Gambier council will host a Spring Clean Weekend, a community-driven event aimed at tackling the issue of illegal rubbish dumping in the region’s beautiful forests and plantations. Source: Timberbiz This event, scheduled for 23 and 2
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Clear information needed for timber buyers on point of origin

Increasing reports of imported timber products that could potentially mislead consumers into thinking they’re from sustainable Australian sources, along with recent revelations that up to a quarter of products failed Federal Government inspection shows the need for stronger protection
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Forico marks major milestones at its 10th anniversary

A significant milestone was reached by Forico this year, as the company marked its 10th anniversary as Tasmania’s largest private forest management company. Source: Timberbiz Since the announcement of its formation in 2014, Forico has emerged as a leader in the Tasmanian forest indust
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Hyne Timber’s new storage facility completed

Hyne Timber has officially marked the completion of its new 4700m2 storage facility with a ribbon cutting celebration held at the Tumbarumba Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz Joined by the Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, the new Mayor of the Snowy Valleys Council Councillor Julia Ham,
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Five steps to making WA self-reliant in timber

WA’s forest industries have released a document outlining steps to make WA self-reliant in timber production. The document, 5 Key Industry Asks, has been prepared by the Forest Industries Federation WA (FIFWA) in the lead up to the 2025 State Election. Source: Timberbiz According to F
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