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Woodchips industry in times of trouble

07 February 2013
The Tasmanian State Government has rejected calls for it to play a greater role in stimulating the struggling forestry industry, a position that has drawn strong criticism from the Opposition. Source: ABC News
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South East research reveals new timber future

07 February 2013
Details of the South Australian State Government’s research initiative to drive new high-value products for the $1b regional timber industry have been unveiled. Source: The Border Watch
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Foresters and greens at loggerheads in WA

07 February 2013
The WA Greens have made fresh claims that native forests are worth more to the taxpayer left standing than if they are logged, prompting a furious response from foresters. Source: The West Australian
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It’s deal or no deal in Tasmania

07 February 2013
Signatories to Tasmania's forest peace deal were kept in the dark about the final size of a Wilderness World Heritage Area nomination. Source: ABC News
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Victorian industry welcomes sawmill investment

07 February 2013
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) welcomed the announcement that the Victorian Government would invest $650,000 in Australia’s largest hardwood sawmill. Source: Timberbiz
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Rogue Gunns

07 February 2013
Tasmania's forest peace deal inquiry has heard timber company Gunns was 'going rogue' in the early days of the process. Source: ABC
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James Hardie rebuilds America

05 February 2013
James Hardie joins 84 Lumber's “We Build American” initiative, along with builders and more than 180 companies in more than 40 states that sell American made building materials and products.
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US housing lifts lumber

05 February 2013
There was a higher lumber demand in the US in the third quarter of 2012, but sawlog prices have remained unchanged since 2011. Source: Wood Resource Quarterly
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Rotorua forestry company fined $50,000

05 February 2013
A Rotorua forestry company and a forestry contractor have been fined more than NZ$50,000. Source: Radio New Zealand
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Special timber shortfall in Tasmania

05 February 2013
Special timber processors in Tasmania will have a critical shortfall in resource if the proposed World Heritage listing of 170,000 hectares of old-growth forest goes ahead. Source: The Mercury
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