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Government urged to retain support for biofuels

20 February 2012
The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) says that it is urging the Government to renew its commitment to supporting biofuels as a way of providing the nation’s transport fleet with alternative energy supplies and maintaining New Zealand’s adherence to a low carbon environment.
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New Forests announces launch of forest carbon partners: investment fund to supply Californian carbon market

20 February 2012
Sydney-based New Forests Inc. has announced the launch of Forest Carbon Partners, L.P. – an investment vehicle for California-compliant forest carbon offset projects – and the close of the fund’s first two transactions.
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Information sessions on illegal logging bill

20 February 2012
The Australian Government will be holding public information sessions around the country to inform industry and other interested parties on the Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2011 that was introduced into Parliament on 23 November 2011.
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Planet Ark announces winners of national ‘Snap Some Wood’ photo competition

20 February 2012
Photographs of a former asylum in Queensland, a picturesque jetty in Albany and a magical Tasmanian gorge have been named winners of Planet Ark’s national photography competition ‘Snap Some Wood’.
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Australian and world record holder will inspire at AUSTimber Welcome Function charity auction

20 February 2012
AUSTimber 2012 organisers are excited to announce that Michael Milton – world and Australian record holder, Australia’s fastest skier ever, cyclist, trekker, triathlete, Paralympian, Olympian - will be the speaker for the AUSTimber Welcome Function charity auction on 29 March.
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Exit packages for 61 in the forestry and timber industry

20 February 2012
The Tasmanian Forest Contractors Association has welcomed the announcement by Federal Minister Senator Joe Ludwig of the completion of the assessment and approval of 61 successful applicants under the IGA Contractor Exit Assistance Program. Successful applicants can expect to be made
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Time for Premier Giddings to stand up to Nick McKim

20 February 2012
The Tasmanian Premier must not allow Nick McKim as a member of her cabinet go overseas on a mission to destroy Tasmania's reputation.
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Moderation needed in forest debate

20 February 2012
Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has called for moderation and calm from all parties involved in the forest debate. She said compromise and goodwill were needed to allow for a resolution that ensures the industry can remain on a sustainable footing while delivering improved environment
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Eldorado Brasil makes major investment in forestry equipment

15 February 2012
FOREST MACHINE manufacturer Komatsu Forest has signed a major deal with the new Brazilian pulp mill Eldorado Brasil in the state of Mato Grosso. In its entirety, the contract is worth about 1.4 billion Swedish kronor (US$200 million).
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Part of a critically important chain

15 February 2012
“Each time we choose to build in wood, we are part of a critically important chain of responsibility that will see the elegance of the living tree through to a new life in a building.” That’s the way Jim Taggart, Dipl. Arch., M.A.,FRAIC, sees it and he will be a keynote speaker at NZ
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