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Timber seized in Indonesia

14 May 2013
Police seized 115 containers with more than 2264 cubic meters of Merbau logs with an estimated street value of US$8.2 million at Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java. Source: The Jakarta Post
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Five star tree houses in UK

14 May 2013
As English country house hotels go, Chewton Glen is one of the more traditional – a slice of five-star luxury on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. Source: Illawarra Mercury
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State government fails to meet timber commitments

14 May 2013
The forestry industry has accused the state government of failing to meet its commitments to timber supply and backed the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry that national parks be opened up for logging. Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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Upper House amendment adds to deal difficulties

14 May 2013
Tasmania's Upper House has passed an amendment to the forest peace deal legislation that threatens the historic agreement. Source: ABC
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Expanded Bombala mill provides opportunities

14 May 2013
Korean-based Dongwha Timbers opened its $76m plant at Bombala, New South Wales last week. Source: ABC News
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Tasmanian councils need financial help

14 May 2013
Tasmania's councils are warning that they may need urgent financial help to cope with changes under the forestry peace agreement. Source: Yahoo7
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Teak properties purchased by banana growers

14 May 2013
Australia’s biggest banana grower, Mackays, has purchased Elders' timber properties Gold Tyne and Mount Ray outside Cooktown in far north Queensland for more than $10 million. Sources: The Land, ABC News
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Burpengary sawmill uses carbon revenue

14 May 2013
Queensland sawmilling company, Allied Timber Products will use $202,275 of carbon price revenue from the Gillard Labor Government to reduce energy consumption at its Burpengary sawmill. Source: Invest in Austral
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US advisers say invest in Latvian forestry

09 May 2013
A number of US investment advisers are encouraging clients to purchase forestry properties in Europe. Source: KMS Baltics
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US hardwood council backs EU timber regulations

09 May 2013
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), an international trade association for the American hardwood industry, has announced its support and endorsement of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which came into effect in March this year and aims to eradicate illegal timber trade within
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