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Mullumbimby Sawmill history comes to light

28 May 2013
Much has been written about the early cedar cutters of Mullumbimby there is very little relating to the later timber industry, especially details of all the sawmills scattered throughout the region. Source: The Northern Star
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Quality Tassie timber tested

28 May 2013
Forestry Tasmania allowed a small group of forest contractors to test the quality of some logs that had been sitting on the Burnie wharf, destined for export to China. Source: ABC
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Renovations activity results

28 May 2013
According to the HIA, the full effect on renovations activity in Australia has become clearer over the course of 2012. Source: Timberbiz
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New biosecurity website

28 May 2013
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has launched a new website with improved navigation and more content of use to industry bodies and any stakeholders interested in plant biosecurity in Australia. Source: Timberbiz
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Timber promoter wins architects’ award

28 May 2013
University of Canterbury (UC) civil engineering professor Andy Buchanan received the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) President’s Award in Auckland. Sources: Timberbiz, Scoop
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Court pulls out stops on Gunns

28 May 2013
A last-minute bid to stop a series of Gunns grower meetings failed, despite a court finding there was a strong argument that documents supporting a Macquarie Group-led restructure could be false and misleading. Source: The Australian
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Award winning elm film

23 May 2013
Forty years ago Dutch elm disease swept through Britain killing millions of trees. Now a conservation charity, which helped bring elm trees back to the streets of Fitzrovia has won an award for its short film about London elms. Source: Fitzrovia
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Deforestation addressed in Spain

23 May 2013
Centuries of deforestation have turned Spain's forests into barren scrublands, making them vulnerable to erosion. But volunteers are working to revive the landscape and protect local water sources. Source: DW.DE
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New HIA president elected

23 May 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA,) has elected Ron Dwyer as its new national president. Source: Timberbiz
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Tassie deal knows no boundaries

23 May 2013
The forest deal has descended into more chaos with the revelation that the proposed boundaries have not yet been finalized and that the Greens may be targeting other states. Source: Timberbiz
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