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Plywood market report

A new market research report analyzing markets for plywood is now available. Source: Reportlinker
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International wood fibre conference in Turkey

With just under two weeks left to go, 227 participants from 35 countries have signed up to attend the 6th International Wood Fibre Resources and Trade Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 8-10. Source: Timberbiz
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NZ forest and wood awards open for nominations

The New Zealand 2013 Forest and Wood Industry National Training Awards are open with nominations closing on May 31. Source: Timberbiz
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Glulam operation in Tasmania expands

All is not bad news in Tasmania; growth is coming with the opening of a new facility in North Motton to produce glulam. Source: Timberbiz
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Mount Gambier sawmill upgrade exports

NF McDonnell and Sons sawmilling operation will send its first regular export shipment to South East Asia following a $2m upgrade of its facilities. Source: The Border Watch
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WOOD: art design architecture travelling exhibition

Wood Naturally Better is the Principal Sponsor of WOOD: art design architecture, a two year touring exhibition developed by Adelaide’s Jam Factory in collaboration with the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Source: Wood Naturally Better
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Tassie peace deal too hard for Upper House

Tasmania's Upper House has made little progress in furthering the forest peace deal legislation, with the most recent debate shelved after only three hours. Source: ABC
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Plastic is fantastic to help grow natives

A novel degradable plastic could dramatically improve the efficiency of native tree revegetation from seed in marginal low rainfall areas, which typically give low germination and establishment. Source: Timberbiz
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Forest leads US recovery

Lumber prices hit an eight-year high last week, thanks in large part to the US housing market thawing out after a long deep freeze and rising overseas demand. Source: MSN Money
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Chinese implements to get the chop

A National People’s Congress member has highlighted the dire situation of China's deforestation during a parliamentary meeting, saying that the country produces as many as 80 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year. Source: South China Morning Post
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