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Following new allegations from the BBC that a UK power station is "burning wood from some of the world's most precious forests" in British Columbia, Bertie speaks to Richard Robertson about Canada's forestry sector.

Richard Robertson is a Forest Campaigner at Stand.Earth, and recently contributed to a report prepared by numerous NGOs, which accused the Canadian government's own forestry report of being “akin to an industry ad, promoting questionable and misleading claims.”

Bertie and Richard discuss these findings, the biomass industry, certification and regulation, and whether Canadian forestry deserves its leading reputation.

Further reading: 

• Read the report by Canadian environmental organisations:  The State Of The Forest In Canada: Seeing Through The Spin
• Read the Canadian government's own report, which the new publication responds to: The State of Canada’s Forests
• Read Stand.Earth's report about their old growth satellite monitoring tool: Forest Eye: An Eye on Old Growth Destruction
• 'Drax: UK power station still burning rare forest wood', BBC, 28/2/24

Click here to visit The Future Unrefined, our curated collection of articles and podcasts on raw materials and extraction.

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The Federal Opposition to meet with South Australians impacted by plans to end live sheep export, the country's first combined CLT and GLT manufacturing facility is officially opened in the state's south east, and a report highlights the number of on-farm deaths and injuries recorded last year. in Australia.

Bryant Peace, ALC is the Regional Managing Director at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler's Thomasville, Georgia office. An expert in both land management and real estate, Bryant joins this podcast episode to share his industry experience moving from Florida to Georgia, highlighting the attraction of the southern real estate market.

During the episode, Bryant delves into the latest real estate trends and essential land management strategies that have helped his clients succeed in the current market. As a land broker and advisor, Bryant also educated our listeners on how to create the most value out of their land assets.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com.

A zero-emissions transport freight route between South Australia and Victoria is being investigated, the native timber logging industry has officially come to an end in Victoria, and South Australian dairy farmer Rick Gladigau ends his tenure as president of national lobby group Australian Dairy Farmers.

Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to talk about a feature article Pollmann wrote for an upcoming issue. Pollmann discuss multiple tips he gleaned from waterfowl experts across the country. As winter shuffles into your region, ducks and geese begin behavioral shifts due to weather, feeding habits, or available habitat. These tips may offer some useful tactics to target these late-season birds, even when the hunting gets difficult. 

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Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence Survey has shown a late turnaround in farmer confidence in South Australia, Livestock SA has called for the resumption of live sheep exports out of Adelaide by sea, and artifical intelligence is now helping to defend forest plantations in the state's South East from bushfires.

Today, we’re looking into the importance of education and training for the timber, frame and truss sector - a topic that is particularly important for us at FTMA, given our drive and pursuits to deliver courses, to help address the under employment that we are all experiencing, and encourage skilled people into our wonderful industry. 

We are joined by NTHA Senior Trainer and Assessor, Colin Taranto - an inspiring and dedicated man, who has contributed greatly by paving the way for those coming into it. With nearly 40 years in the timber sector, Colin has recently been awarded VET Trainer of the Year, in the NSW training awards. He was also a finalist for this year’s Australian VET Trainer of the Year. A truly magnificent achievement and testament for what he’s contributing to education, and our future.  

For members of FTMA who wish to participate in training, or have employees they would like to enrol, please reach out to us for assistance. Those interested can also directly contact Colin Taranto via email at colin.t@ntha.edu.au. The training conducted by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), NTHA and Timber Training Creswick, is accessible and comprehensive, tailored to the needs of the timber industry.

Jay Vogel is an Environmental Services Manager at Natural Resource Planning Services (NRPS) and a real estate agent at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler. With this breadth of knowledge, Jay is an expert in all things forestry, wildlife, conservation, and environmental services.

In this podcast episode, Jay shares his expertise on some of the key land use strategies that landowners utilize to monetize their property. The conversation covers hunting leases, timber management, conservation easements, and much more.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and NRPSforesters.com.

A group of Lower Murray farmers has requested support from a local MP to fast track government funding for levee repairs, the State Government will contribute $5.5million towards an industry-backed project to eliminate mobile blackspots in the Limestone Coast, and South Australian shearer Nathan Meaney was crowned National Shearing Champion at the AWI National Sports Shear and Woolhandling event in Jamestown.

This week,

The lovely ZoëTwoDots joins us in the studio. The episode begins with a fascinating question: "What subliminal message would you send to everyone in the world?" The hosts and their guest explore the depths of creativity and share playful yet meaningful messages they would convey.

Transitioning seamlessly, the hosts dive into an engaging discussion about the Grubbin Community Day in Pokémon GO. They recount their experiences & highlights of this delightful event.

Following the Community Day discussion, the hosts delve into the exciting news about October's Community Day featuring Timburr. They share their expectations and speculate on potential perks and bonuses that trainers can look forward to during this upcoming event.

The episode then takes a turn toward Pokémon Showcases, where the hosts discuss whether this feature has improved and how they contribute to the overall Pokémon GO experience.

Next on the agenda is a brief discussion about Niantic's decision to increase the price of the 100 Pokécoin bundle in the in-game store. The boys & Zoë share their thoughts on this change and its potential implications for players.

Shifting gears to October's news and events in Pokémon GO, the hosts provide an overview of the upcoming content generating anticipation for the exciting month ahead.

Up next is an entertaining game of Shiny Happy Pokémon, where the hosts and guest ZoëTwoDots take turns guessing the colours of shiny Pokémon or specific parts of them. Laughter and friendly competition fill the air as they showcase their Pokémon knowledge and appreciation for shiny variants.

As the episode draws to a close, we unveil the results of Mark's Poll, offering a glimpse into the Pokémon GO community's opinions. They then dive in to a review of YOUR #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the remarkable catches and sharing the excitement of shiny Pokémon encounters.

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Today, we're shining a spotlight on Carpentry Australia’s Helping Hand Day. This isn't just an event; it's a testament to the spirit of community and the craftsmanship that lies at the heart of everything that Carpentry Australia do.

During Helping Hand Day, carpenters from all walks of life join forces to lend their expertise and support to various community projects. It’s a day when chippies roll up their sleeves, pick up their tools, and make a real tangible difference in our communities. Whether it's fixing a home, building structures, or giving a space a refreshing makeover, these talented chippies use their skills to provide a much-needed helping hand to those who require it the most.

To explain more about the celebration of community and craftsmanship during Helping Hand Day, we are joined by Nathan Quinn of Carpentry Australia.

For more information on Carpentry Australia please check out their socials @carpentryaustralia on Insta and FB or email info@carpentryaustralia.com.au 

The Paris Olympics in 2024 are aiming to be the most sustainable games in Olympic Games history. One way they are achieving their sustainability goals, which align with the Paris Agreement, is using timber in construction.

To ensure the Brisbane Olympic Games achieve similar environmental milestones to Paris, several strategies must be implemented. We need to prioritise the use of timber in our construction projects. This involves not only the games' facilities but also surrounding infrastructure such as transport systems and accommodation facilities.

By opting to use timber, we can ensure that the games serve as a symbol of Australia’s commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world.

Timber Queensland is leading the fight for a greener games by actively raising awareness about the benefits of timber use in the Brisbane Olympic Games through targeted campaign. They are pioneering public discussions, launching educational initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships to drive their message home.

On the 22nd of August, Timber Queensland hosted a Timber 2032 Forum, where they engaged with key stakeholders in the construction industry, architects, parliamentarians, and government bodies, to highlight the environmental advantages of timber over traditional construction materials.

For this episode, we are joined by Clarissa Brandt, the Strategic Relations & Communications Manager of Timber Queensland to discuss further.

If you have any questions for Clarissa, please contact Timber Queensland by emailing admin@timberqueensland.com.au

In the lead up to R U OK? Day, I have invited Jordan Schmidt of Modern Mentality to talk to us about his challenges and provide tips on how to address mental health from a young man’s perspective.

Jordan is like a nephew to me as I have known him most of his life and have witnessed firsthand the many life changing moments he has had to endure, and yet through each obstacle, I’ve witnessed Jordan pick himself up, and grow stronger.

In this episode, Jordan will share his story and discuss the new journey he is taking, which is not only inspirational but exactly what society needs. If you are interested in taking part in Jordan's Modern Mentality workshops, please visit www.modernmentality.com.au. Jordan’s first workshop starts on Wednesday 30 August.

R U OK? Day is on Thursday 14 September this year. For further information on R U OK? and free resources, please visit ruok.org.au

If you or anyone you know needs help:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Headspace on 1800 650 890
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Head to Health at headtohealth.gov.au

This episode focuses on two passionate timber engineers and educators, Jon Shanks, and Lisa Ottenhaus. If you’ve ever met Jon or Lisa, you would know that they’re passionate about mountain biking, trail running, and really all things outdoors.

What you probably didn’t know is that Lisa has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over 13 years. Lisa doesn’t tend to make a big deal of it, because generally, things were ‘fine’... until they weren’t.

In early 2022, Jon got a phone got call from Lisa explaining that the wheelchair clock is ticking and that she better make use of those legs while she can.

And that’s when Jon came up with the idea to run the Cape 2 Cape great walk in WA, 123 km this coming September, and raise funds for MS research. 

Listen to the episode, as Lisa explains how there’s no better way to ‘stick it to MS’, than to go for a really long run together with a friend and raise money to research better treatments (or even a prevention/cure).

To donate or simply know more about Jon & Lisa’s run please visit: Do It For MS - We are running Cape 2 Cape!

If you would like to join Jon & Lisa for a period during their Cape 2 Cape run, please email Jon at jonshanks@timbered.com.au

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Rusty Creasey, manager of the Coca Cola Club in northeast Arkansas. Creasey has been managing the Coca Cola Club for 20 years and brings a wealth of habitat management knowledge to the discussion. From beaver dams to snakes, planting rice crops in the woods is a challenging undertaking and Creasey explains his process and how it has changed over time. The two discuss moist-soil management, along with how they are able to manage hunting pressure throughout the season.

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There are many stories of our ANZAC’s which demonstrates their character, determination and the toughness of our diggers.

One of the fiercest fights was in Papua New Guinea on the infamous Kokoda Trail.

Nowadays, the Kokoda Track is visited by many Australians to not only honour the brave soldiers who fought, and sadly died on the track, to thank them for their sacrifices which ensured Australia’s freedom. It has also become a trek that helps build future leaders, teaching them resilience, loyalty, courage, endurance and sacrifice.

People say you can’t explain what it’s like to trek Kokoda, and pictures just won’t do it justice, but today we are joined by Genevieve Ryan from AKD who not only recently completed the track but is also involved in organising the AKD program which sees local students join teachers and AKD employees to trek the 96 kilometres through the Kokoda Track in PNG.

In a male dominated industry, it’s critical to talk about the issues impacting so many men and look at what can be done to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Too many times, men shy away from conversations about their mental, physical and social health but it’s time we put a stop to it. 

Next week from 12 – 18 June, it’s Men’s Health Week. This event is celebrated every year around the world, and in Australia it is organised by the Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University, a partner of the Australian Men's Health Forum. 

In honour of Men’s Health Week, we are joined by Jeff Gibson of Hyne Timber who recently has gone through quite a journey with his own health. We will discuss his experience and the importance of simply talking about it.

This episode focuses on the importance of choosing fit-for-purpose timbers when manufacturing our quality offsite engineered products.

Whilst we are focusing on frame & truss manufacturers, it is important to remember that everyone along the supply chain plays a critical role in ensuring that products or services are delivered to customers in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. 

Each person or organisation involved in the supply chain can impact the quality, safety, and environmental impact of the final product. Therefore, it is important for everyone to take responsibility for their actions and work together to achieve common goals.

Unfortunately, there are often too many breaks in the supply chain, which can result in an entire industry being impacted. One fall – affects us all and for this reason, we must ensure everyone within our supply chain is taking the necessary steps to guarantee we are only using fit for purpose timber.

Today, we are joined by three engineers from the nailplate companies to discuss further:

• Tim Rossiter - MiTek, 
• David Zhang – Multinail
• Nick Cui - Pryda