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The shift towards Plantation Hardwoods – Guidance for architects

The Victorian Government brought forward the cessation of native hardwood harvesting in State Forests to 1 January 2024, six years earlier than previously planned.  This marks a defining moment for Victoria’s timber industry and the building industry, ushering in a new era of plantation-grown hardwoods as the foundation for future supply. What does this new […]

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The Future of Forestry in Victoria: What’s next for Radial Timber?

The Future of Forestry in Victoria: What’s next for Radial Timber? With the closure of native hardwood timber harvesting in Victoria in January 2024, many in the timber and construction industry are asking “Where will our timber come from?” It is a fair question …. For decades, native hardwood timber harvesting has provided a large

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Debunking false claims about bushfire risk and native forest logging in Australia

Written by Robert Onfray 2025 Recently, a troubling narrative has emerged that native forest logging in Australia contributes significantly to increased bushfire risk. Some academics championed this idea, purporting to follow the scientific method, but often their work lacks scientific rigour. These claims have misled the public, skewing the debate around forest management, fire prevention,

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Radial Timbers New 100% Plantation Grown Cladding

Radial Timber has entered an exciting time in our history as we commence production of durable and highvalue timber products from our own Australian, plantation grown hardwoods. We are currently producing our first 100% plantation grown timber cladding using Southern GippslandBlue Gum (Eucalyptus Globulus). Native to Southern Victoria, Tasmania and the Bass Strait Islands,Southern Gippsland

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Our Forests, No Future?

Written by Luke McEvoy, May 2024 The first of January 2024 has come and gone and with it brings an end to native, hardwood timber harvesting, in Victoria, a decision the Victorian government made without any industry consultation or warning. This was a short sighted and absolutely heart-breaking decision for regional Victoria timber towns and

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