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Rural debt discussed at agriculture Forum

Rural debt and industry outlook were the focus of a bi-annual Agricultural Finance Forum that brought together Government, finance and agriculture sector representatives in Canberra. Source: Timberbiz
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Tassie peace deal attacked from a new side

The President of Tasmania's Legislative Council has delivered a scathing assessment of the forest peace deal. Source: 7 News
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Caring for the Earth with Biochar

Passionate biochar advocates Dr Paul Taylor and Dr Stephen Joseph are coming to central Victoria on April 20-21 to teach a hands-on biochar workshop hosted by the Kyneton Transition Hub and the Bendigo Sustainability Group. Source: Timberbiz
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Master classes in timber confirmed

Dates for the University of Tasmania’s Master Classes in Timber Engineering organised by the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood (CSAW) have been confirmed. Source: Timberbiz
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Master classes in timber confirmed

Dates for the University of Tasmania’s Master Classes in Timber Engineering organised by the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood (CSAW) have been confirmed. Source: Timberbiz
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New forestry battle in the Solomons

Asian loggers … one step ahead of government in a new forestry battle in the Solomon Islands. Source: Islands Business
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Dial before you dig, call before you cut

The Missouri Department of Conservation recommends that landowners considering a timber sale “Call Before You Cut” to get professional advice that can help them maximize benefits to their wallets, families and land. Source: Daily Journal Online
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Winner of Aboriginal partnership logo competition

Saretta Fielding from Lake Macquarie is the winner of the Forestry Corporation of NSW's (formerly Forests NSW) competition to develop a logo in acknowledgement and respect of management of the forests by Aboriginal people in the past, present and future. Source: Timberbiz
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Supreme Court trial date for Gunns’ chairman

A date has been set for the Supreme Court trial of the former chairman of the collapsed Tasmanian timber company Gunns. It is due to start on August 5 in Launceston. Source: Seven News
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NZ referendum on forestry spend

The New Zealand Forest Owners and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Associations are holding a referendum to enable forest growers decide on industry outcomes. Source: Voxy
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