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NZ seeks Chinese investors for new sawmill

20 June 2013
The New Zealand timber industry is seeking Chinese investors to back a major sawmill project in the central North Island. Sources: Stuff Co NZ, Manufacturers’ Monthly
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Tasmanian forestry money, for nothing

20 June 2013
The Federal Government is under pressure to say how it will hand out Tasmania's $100 million regional development fund. Source: ABC News
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Forest deal faces another hurdle

20 June 2013
The centrepiece of Tasmania’s forest peace deal, a 120,000ha extension to the state's world heritage area, is in doubt because of concerns by the World Heritage Committee. Source: The Australian
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Traralgon Business Is Different Now workshop

20 June 2013
Another in the series of highly informative “Business is Different Now” workshops conducted by the Australian Forest Contractors Association is to be held in Traralgon on 4 July. Source: Timberbiz
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Alleged loophole used by Tas forestry contractors

20 June 2013
A Senate inquiry has heard allegations that Tasmanian forestry contractors who were paid by the Government to leave the industry are using a legal loophole to continue work. Source: ABC News
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Two Board vacancies at FWPA

20 June 2013
Forests and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is seeking to appoint two directors at the annual general meeting on October 11, 2013. Source: Timberbiz
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US must review bioenergy laws to fuel biomass use

18 June 2013
In order to keep pace with demand for renewable energy, forest management policy in the US must change to address environmental sustainability issues, according to an article by a University of Illinois expert in bioenergy law. Source: Phys Org
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The US to fuel Europe’s need for biomass

18 June 2013
In Europe governments are trying to reduce fossil-fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions. Under pressure, some of the Continent's coal-burning power plants are switching to wood but Europe doesn't have enough forests for fuel. So they are sourcing it where forests are bigger and restri
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Fair Dinkum Conservation to Help Possum

18 June 2013
The announcement by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, The Hon. Ryan Smith to establish a Leadbeaters Possum Advisory Group is a positive step forward for both the biodiversity and economic needs of timber communities, according to Friends of Forestry (FoF). Source: Timb
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Scion invention extended by Sonae

18 June 2013
Crown Research Institute Scion and global wood processor Sonae Industria Group signed an agreement to extend Sonae Industria’s exclusive “Woodforce” licence to commercialise a wood fibre technology for polymer reinforcement. Source: Timberbiz
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