Tasmanian Timber Webinar Series

The Tasmanian Timber Webinar Series is a must-attend for professionals in architecture, construction, design, and manufacturing, offering expert insights into Tasmania’s sustainable timber industry. Hosted by Michael “Mick” Lee, a leader in the timber industry with over 30 years of experience, the series explores key aspects of Tasmanian timber resources, sustainability, certification, and product applications.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about Tasmania’s responsibly managed forests, the role of plantation timber in construction, and advancements in engineered wood products. The series will also delve into environmental management, certification processes, and the sustainable harvesting of native and plantation timbers.

Additionally, participants will receive comprehensive information on Tasmanian timber species, their unique properties, and the technical resources available to support their use in various applications. This series is essential for those seeking to make informed decisions about sustainable, local timber in their projects.

Tasmanian Timber: Products, Availability, Technical Information, and Our Resources, March 5

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of Tasmanian timber products, their availability, and essential technical information. Attendees will gain insights into various species, exploring their unique properties and the vast selection of applications. The webinar will also highlight valuable resources such as brochures, factsheets, flooring guides, and installer support, all available on the Tasmanian Timber website.

This session is vital for industry professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of Tasmanian timber products and resources, enabling them to make informed decisions in their projects.

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Sustainability and Certification: Environmental management, native forests and old growth forests, April 2nd

This session will aim to deepen specifiers understanding of sustainable forest management practices in Tasmania.

The webinar will delve into the Tasmanian Forest Practices System, which governs all forestry operations on both public and private lands, ensuring sustainable management across the state’s forest estate.

Participants will gain insights into the certification processes that align with internationally recognised standards, ensuring that species sourced and processed in Tasmania from certified native forests and plantations are sustainably managed.

This session is essential for industry professionals committed to sustainable building practices, offering valuable knowledge on environmental management and the certification processes that uphold the integrity of Tasmania’s native and old growth forests.

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The future of the Plantation timber resource, May 7th

In this session attendees will learn about the availability of plantation timber products, both current and upcoming, that are shaping the future of construction.

The webinar will feature expert speaker Michael Lee, who brings over 30 years of industry experience, with a deep understanding of quality control, technical production, and sustainable innovation. Michael’s expertise has driven groundbreaking advancements in the use of plantation eucalypts for cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (GLT).

This session is a must-attend for builders, designers, and architects passionate about sustainable building practices that benefit both the environment and the community. Participants will gain valuable insights into sustainable building practices and the future of plantation timber in construction.

Register here.