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Vietnam takes lead in world chip exports

Australia has lost its right as the world’s largest supplier of wood chips to pulp mills in Asia. Vietnam has taken over exporting an estimated 5.4 million tons. Source: Wood Resources International
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Dieback in Arcadia forest.

The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) in Western Australia has been accused of breaching dieback rules. Dieback is a plant disease that has been found in some parts of the Arcadia forest. Source: ABC News
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Wood Biomass Boost to New Zealand Economy

New Zealand is looking at the value that may be obtained from wood through bioenergy and it may add NZ$6 billion to the economy according to the New Zealand Bioenergy Association. Source: The Bioenergy Site
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WA fire risk up with less controlled burns

WA’s Department of Environment and Conservation has a new ban on controlled burns near towns but that raises the fear of increased fire risks. Source: The West Australian.
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Commercial looting in Victorian forests

Commercial looting from firewood collection areas is putting the plantation industry out of business according to the Bendigo Advertiser. Source: Bendigo Advertiser
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Commercial looting in Victorian forests

Commercial looting from firewood collection areas is putting the plantation industry out of business according to the Bendigo Advertiser. Source: Bendigo Advertiser
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IBIS update on Australian logging industry

Australia’s logging industry has been affected by the construction cycle with lower construction activity resulting in a decline in revenue which is the reason research company IBISWorld updated its report on Australia’s logging industry. Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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IBIS update on Australian logging industry

Australia’s logging industry has been affected by the construction cycle with lower construction activity resulting in a decline in revenue which is the reason research company IBISWorld updated its report on Australia’s logging industry. Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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Speakers and topics for Frame Australia 2012

Speakers and topics for Frame Australia 2012 A growing interest in pre-fabricated panellised buildings and new concept engineered wood construction systems developed both in Australia and overseas are just two of a comprehensive range of topics to be presented at the Frame Australia
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Speakers and topics for Frame Australia 2012

Speakers and topics for Frame Australia 2012 A growing interest in pre-fabricated panellised buildings and new concept engineered wood construction systems developed both in Australia and overseas are just two of a comprehensive range of topics to be presented at the Frame Australia
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