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25.01.2022 New Zealanders should know in the next few days how the newly elected Labour Government there plans to govern, and what priority it places on the nation’s forestry industry. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/adern-to-announce-cabinet-wil/

25.01.2022 Inventors of a system which can detect bushfires in minutes will share in more than $5 million from the Morrison Government to roll out the technology here at home and overseas. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/fireball-to-roll-out-instant-/

24.01.2022 OneFortyOne Plantations CEO Linda Sewell has resigned effective almost immediately. She will finish on Friday. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/linda-sewell-resigns-from-ofo/

24.01.2022 Congratulation!!! TAFE Gippsland Timber Training Unit manager, Kevin Nunn, is now Australia’s VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/nunn-better-at-training-austr/

24.01.2022 NSW farmers and private native forestry operations will be exempt from the controversial koala planning policy that nearly blew up the Coalition government agreement last month. A crucial cabinet meeting on Tuesday confirmed changes to the divisive state environmental planning policy more than three weeks after Deputy Premier and Nationals leader John Barilaro threatened to move his party to the crossbench over the policy. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/controversial-nsw-koala-polic/

23.01.2022 Something unique is being crafted at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Manufacturing Facility at Heyfield on special order for the Latrobe Creative Precinct. Ten trees up to 8.5m high are being created in conjunction with ASH’s technical partner, TGA Engineering to be a feature of the precinct’s stunning light-filled foyer in Traralgon. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/ten-trees-created-to-feature-/

23.01.2022 The world’s second-biggest producer of Indian sandalwood has completed its largest ever commercial harvest in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region. More than 106 hectares of timber has been put through Santanol’s processing shed in Kununurra, where the sweet scent of sandalwood wafts through the air as it is dried, graded, and fed through grinding equipment. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/largest-commercial-sandalwood/

23.01.2022 Communities across NSW are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art firefighting helicopter, donated by the Goodman Foundation in a first of its kind partnership with the NSW Rural Fire. This comes as part of the Goodman Foundations $6.5 million pledge earlier this year to support Australian communities following the bush fires. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/new-firefighting-helicopter-d/

23.01.2022 South Australias bushfire recovery has been given a $4.9 million boost to help further support work being done for both Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fire-impacted communities. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/sa-receives-additional-4-9m-f/

23.01.2022 HELP PORT OF PORTLAND CELEBRATE 60 YEARS Port of Portland needs your help! On 19 November 2020, Port of Portland will celebrate 60 years since its official ope...ning. We are searching for photos or memorabilia from the past 60 years that we could include in our online exhibition. Do you have something you would like to share with us? Contact Janine at [email protected]

23.01.2022 Nathan Paine, a former Property Council executive, has been appointed the South Australian Forest Products Association foundation CEO. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/nathan-paine-appointed-sa-for/

22.01.2022 An expression of interest released by the Victorian State Government has shown the plan to transition native timber to plantation by 2030 is a false promise for those in the industry, according to Assistant Shadow Minister for Forestry Gary Blackwood. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/victorias-liberals-say-transi/

22.01.2022 The people and faces supporting the Buy Aussie Timber First framing campaign come from across Australia and all along the supply chain from foresters to carpenters. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/buy-australia-now-more-import/

21.01.2022 The Softwoods Working Group has called for a greater partnership between the government and private forestry plantations when it comes to bushfires. Peter Crowe, chairman of the Softwoods Working Group, said a greater partnership would have great benefits. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/softwoods-group-wants-stronge/

21.01.2022 AKDs Caboolture Sawmill will recommence operations on September 14 following a storage shed fire in June. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/akd-caboolture-mill-reopens-s/

20.01.2022 I love my job because every day is a different challenge and I’m always learning no matter what I’m doing Jamie Meet Jamie. Jamie is a Trainee Forester at S...ustainable Timber Tasmania in our Southern region. After completing his Cadetship with STT last year, Jamie stayed on to work for STT as a Trainee Forester. Jamie works as part of our roading team in the south, to help make and maintain the forestry road network for the public and STT. Jamie is also a keen firefighter and has completed two fire seasons firefighting and undertaking planned burns with STT. If you’re interested in working in the forest industry and are studying year 11 or 12 at college next year, applications for the 2021 Cadet Forester Program are now open! Visit Arbre Forest Industries Training and Careers Hub for more information! #traineeforester #sustainabletimbertasmania #cadetforester

20.01.2022 Treecard. Coming to a bank near you, maybe one day? https://www.timberbiz.com.au/pay-by-treecard/

19.01.2022 The family-owned 138-year-old Hyne Timber is increasingly concerned about its Tumbarumba mills future following last summers devastating bushfires. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/hyne-tumbarumba-mills-future-/

19.01.2022 Nice to see the support from the ALP.

19.01.2022 One of Australia’s largest integrated commercial plantation companies has been found to be fully compliant with domestic log supply and export lease conditions following an independent government-commissioned audit. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/independent-audit-finds-onefo/

18.01.2022 We have a winner! Forestry Australia is excited to announce the winner of our #YourForestsOurFuture photo competition is... Chris Grove! Chris submitted a f...antastic photo from an eagle nest spotting course run by the Tasmanian Forest Practices Authority, demonstrating the skills in our workforce, women in forestry and the many values our forests provide. Chris will now receive a gift voucher and copy of 'Fire Country' by Victor Steffensen, one of conference's keynotes speakers. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry they were all incredible, and congratulations to Chris.

18.01.2022 The Environment Protection Authority has commenced prosecution against Forestry Corporation of NSW in the Land and Environment Court. The EPA said the charges relate to the alleged felling of trees in the Wild Cattle State Forest near Coffs Harbour by contractors in exclusion zones and protected areas, some of which were specifically set up to protect koala habitat. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/koala-court-for-forestry-corp/

18.01.2022 Private Forestry Service Queensland has a new CEO following the retirement of Sean Ryan. Arna Love, who has a background in aboriculture and environmental services, including operational and safety policy and procedural development as well as implementing and managing operational projects, is the new CEO. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/new-ceo-for-private-forestry-/

17.01.2022 Happy World Ranger Day! Our proud Forest Ranger team stands for the world’s Rangers today South Australian Ranger Association The Thin Green Line Foundation... #WorldRangerDay #StandWithRangers #NaturesProtectors #InterationalRangerFederation #ThinGreenLineFoundation

17.01.2022 In a major embarrassment for anti-native forestry industry activists, the Australian Senate has joined the growing list of those condemning the "bodgy" research which wrongly linked forestry to bushfires. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/australian-senate-labels-rese/

16.01.2022 The Greens keep interjecting when I point out the problems with a scientific paper used to call for an end to native forestry, which has been withdrawn, and the connections of one of the authors with the Bob Brown Foundation.

16.01.2022 Well done Melina Bath.

15.01.2022 Nominations are closing soon for the 2020 Excellence in Agriculture Awards The Agricultural Bureau of South Australia is still seeking nominations for its 2020 ...Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The awards provide unique opportunities and financial support to motivated and bright young farmers, including foresters, and rural youth who will benefit from personal and professional development to support a successful career in their chosen field. Applications are currently open for: The Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship sponsored by Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is an $8,000 grant for a farmer aged 18-40 to pursue further study, take a study tour or run a special project. The Rural Youth Bursary sponsored by Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is a $5,000 grant for rural young people aged 18-30 working in a rural community to undertake further study in their chosen career with an ultimate benefit to their community. The 2019 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship winner was Kangaroo Island sheep farmer Paul McGorman who used the funding to investigate and develop an innovative business model which encompasses environmental, economic and social sustainability practices to positively impact on climate change while also growing revenue for his business. The 2019 Rural Youth Bursary winner was Agricultural Science teacher Grace Sampson who used the funding to attend the National Ag Teachers Conference in January. Applications for the 2020 Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards are open until 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2020. The 2020 awards will be presented at the Agricultural Bureau of SAs annual Spirit of Excellence Awards Dinner at the Arkaba Hotel on Friday 23 October 2020. To find out more and apply, visit www.agbureau.com.au/awards or call (08) 8249 7581.

15.01.2022 Strict coronavirus mitigation plans have allowed the Green Triangle forest and timber sector to maintain business flow which the industry believes provides a convincing case for a long-term border travel exemption. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/covid-mitigation-in-green-tri/

15.01.2022 FWCA puts timber worker case to Victorian Government ecosystem inquiry Forest & Wood Communities Australia added its voice the Victorian Governments Inquiry in...to Ecosystem Decline in Victoria. The inquiry was the result of a motion by The Greens in October 2019 which was backed by the Labor Government. We see this as yet another cynical move by The Greens and Labors green faction to increase the pressure on the government to lock up even more forest, said FWCA managing director Justin Law. We also became aware of a campaign by activist groups to flood the inquiry with anti-forestry propaganda and that could not be left unchallenged. However, the inquiry is also an opportunity for us to point out the many benefits of sustainable forest management and why the Andrews Government should reverse its decision to end native forest harvesting in Victoria. Find the submission here: http://www.fwca.org.au//F&WCA-Submission-Inquiry-into-Ecos

14.01.2022 Australia needs a national approach to natural disasters and the Federal Government must play a greater role than it currently does. It's all in the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements report released today. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/royal-commission-natural-disa/

14.01.2022 Last Friday our 9/10B class has a wonderful incursion from Forestry Education Foundation, Arbre and Sustainable Timber Tasmania. Our students were introduced to... the work opportunity forestry presents and enjoyed multiple engaging activities. We met cadet foresters and learned about the pathways to many careers this experience provides. Thank you to everyone who made the incursion excellent. See more

13.01.2022 The Victorian Government’s announcement yesterday that it is seeking formal expressions of interest for investors and plantation developers to expand the state’s plantation timber supply has come under fire from both the Australian Forest Products Association and the unions. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/cfmeu-says-expanding-victoria/

13.01.2022 Responsible Wood Small Grants Coordinator Megan Graham has been encouraged by the response of community groups connected to Responsible Wood certified forests. Launched in August 2020 the Responsible Wood Small Grants Program is aimed at supporting local communities connected to Responsible Wood certified forests around Australia. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/responsible-wood-small-grants/

12.01.2022 I love my job because I get to learn new things every day. I love having the opportunity to work in a range of different forest environments! Kylie Meet Kyl...ie. Kylie is a Trainee Forester at Sustainable Timber Tasmania in our Southern region. After completing work experience with STT last year, Kylie applied to work with STT. Kylie works largely on our regeneration program, to re-sow and monitor the growing of young forests after they have been harvested. As part of her work, Kylie has used an indicator plot to monitor the regrowth and browsing in a recently sown coupe. It's definitely growing! If you’re interested in working in the forest industry and are studying year 11 or 12 at college next year, applications for the 2021 Cadet Forester Program are now open! Visit Arbre Forest Industries Training and Careers Hub for more information! #traineeforester #sustainabletimbertasmania #cadetforester

12.01.2022 FRIDAY FAST FACTS If the nations forest industry plant one billion trees over the next 10 years an additional 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide will be seque...stered per year by 2030. Another important step assisting our community to tackle climate change. To learn more about the Green Triangles climate solution plan visit www.gtfih.com.au See more

11.01.2022 Hundreds of conservationists have signed up to join the front line of forestry protests this summer if logging resumes in the forests of the Florentine Valley in Tasmania, and the Primary Industries Minister Guy Barnett is clearly not impressed. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/forestry-protestor-numbers-sw/

11.01.2022 The Australian Government is inviting applications from privately owned wood processing facilities that were impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires, in a restricted competitive process, to apply for a grant under the $40 million Forestry Recovery Development Fund Program.

11.01.2022 The Victorian Government needs to lift its game to prepare for the coming fire season, Member for Euroa and Nationals deputy leader, Steph Ryan has warned. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/deputy-nationals-leader-slams/

10.01.2022 Incredible photos from the largest forest restoration effort in the state’s history; a $7.7 million operation that airlifted tonnes of eucalypt seeds into areas... of forest devastated by last summer’s fires. Between May and July more than 4.5 tonnes of eucalypt seed, 3 tonnes of which came from VicForests’ contingency reserves, was spread by helicopter across nearly 11,500 hectares of fire ravaged country; an area the equivalent of about 5,650 MCGs. Thousands of the seeds are currently growing into stunning giants of the Australian bush, including the iconic Mountain Ash the tallest flowering plant in the world and Alpine Ash which also reaches a significant size. The re-seeding focuses on areas of nationally distinctive forests in Gippsland and North East Victoria that also suffered the impacts of fire in 2003, 2007 and 2014, and were severely burned again in the 2019/20 season. It's a fantastic partnership it makes the most of VicForests’ skills and knowledge of the forests to support the regeneration of bushfire-impacted areas. Through this project, we're ensuring the survival of these forests for future generations and helping the ongoing effort to recover.

10.01.2022 The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester MP and the Independent Member for Indi Helen Haines MP believe bureaucracy needs to develop a greater sense of urgency to distribute a $68.8 million economic recovery program for bushfire hit parts of Victoria, including East Gippsland. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/greater-urgency-to-distribute/

10.01.2022 Tassie MP Dr Shane Broad sees the withdrawal of a high-profile, error-filled University of Tasmania study linking logging practices to an increased risk of bushfires is an unfortunate reminder of how easily faulty science can gain credibility. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/opinion-shane-broad-erroneous/

09.01.2022 The Greens claim that theres actually no evidence out there that logging forests helps fight fires". Independent research from Airborne Research Australia after the 2019-20 bushfires on Kangaroo Island says otherwise. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/kangaroo-island-proves-planta/

09.01.2022 The newly formed Victorian Forest Products Association has elected its Interim governing council. The new association will span Victorias forest industry value chain including plantations, native forestry operators, sawmills and pulp and paper making. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/foundation-members-for-new-vi/

09.01.2022 Responsible Wood has launched its new Small Grants Program aimed at supporting local communities connected to Responsible Wood-certified forests around Australia. The program provides access to local communities connected to Responsible Wood certified forests, supporting community groups in developing positive projects in their local area. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/responsible-wood-small-grants/

09.01.2022 Well done Bob Gordon and the Institute of Foresters of Australia.

09.01.2022 The Bushfire Royal Commission’s recommendations released Friday have been labelled as everything from underwhelming to common sense and overdue. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/bushfire-commission-findings-/

09.01.2022 FSC Australia/New Zealand has filled a casual vacancy on its board and appointed AFPA CEO Ross Hampton to the Economic Chamber Director vacancy. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/ross-hampton-joins-board-of-f/

06.01.2022 Worth listening to.

06.01.2022 Timberlink has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 21% by 2030. The companys carbon reduction targets have been verified and approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). https://www.timberbiz.com.au/timberlink-to-reduce-greenhou/

06.01.2022 FRIDAY FAST FACTS There is over 40,000 hectares of protected wetland and native forest embedded in Green Triangle forest estates, conserved and enhanced by forest growers. These areas provide wildlife corridors for a variety of species, linking remnant native vegetation.

05.01.2022 Tha native forest industry is a part of Tasmania's DNA, creating jobs and supporting regional communities. Last year alone, we injected $127 million directly i...nto the state's economy, with 97 per cent of all our purchases made to Tasmanian businesses. Now more than ever, every job and every contribution to regional communities is important and we are committed to playing our part. View our 2019/20 Annual Report https://www.sttas.com.au/ #sustainabletimbertasmania

05.01.2022 AKD is answering the call to support Australian job creation by announcing more than 20 new apprenticeship positions and new graduate positions in 2021. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/akd-job-creation-introduces-2/

04.01.2022 FRIDAY FAST FACTS These millions of tiny seedlings are the first step in the life style of our Green Triangle plantation. A dedicated team of staff work in the ...nursery tending to these seedings to ensure they are in optimal health, between eight and 14 months old, when they are replanted into the forest. This planting occurs during the wet winter months when soils are in their best condition. See more

04.01.2022 It seems one of the authors of the "bodgy" scientific paper linking forestry with forest fires has links with the Bob Brown Foundation, and the Australian Forest Products Association isnt happy. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/bodgy-paper-clearly-shows-a-c/

04.01.2022 KIPT has completed its first replanting following the summer bushfires. The new crop of pine and blue gum, in a small 24-hectare compartment, was planned well before the devastating bushfires. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/kipt-completes-initial-bushfi/

03.01.2022 FRIDAY FAST FACTS The level of forestry exports is 16 per cent of the Green Triangles total exports of $7.446 million - evidence of the demand for GT forestry products outside of the local economy.

03.01.2022 The Cadet Forester Program is an Australian School based Apprenticeship available to students who will be in Grade 11 & 12 in 2021 in Tasmania. Applications are now open. For an application form or for further details contact [email protected]

03.01.2022 The Hyne Community Trust has announced three new community partnerships as a result of the 2020 round of grants. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/hyne-has-three-new-community-/

02.01.2022 Fire-impacted forest industries can apply to the Federal Governments $40 million Forestry Recovery Development Fund from today. But not everyone is totally happy about it. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/federal-government-opens-purs/

02.01.2022 A partnership between Forestry Corporation and Sydney Heritage Fleet has seen a shipment of bushfire salvaged timber delivered to help preserve heritage ships across Australia. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/sugar-pine-for-ships/

01.01.2022 Tasmanias Resources Minister Guy Barnett reckons the Greens should be embarrassed by the retraction of the scientific paper that formed the basis of the partys political attacks on Tasmanias forest industry. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/greens-based-forestry-attacks/

01.01.2022 Dartmoor in The Green Triangle looks set to receive a major boost with one of the areas largest employers eyeing off a significant expansion. https://www.timberbiz.com.au/alliance-timber-revitalises-d/