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Horizon council’s sustainable land use

Twenty per cent of the new forest planted in New Zealand last year was the result of Horizons Regional Council's Sustainable Land Use Initiative. Source: The New Zealand Herald
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Order your timber online in Melbourne

Serano Timber in Dandenong, Melbourne launched its new hardware and outdoor timber supplies store for online purchases. Source: Newswire
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Inaugural Māori Forestry Forum

New Zealand politician Jo Goodhew welcomed the Maori Forestry Forum – the first of its kind held and spoke at the event. Source: Scoop
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Upper House move to block peace deal

The Tasmanian Government indicated it is neither fazed nor surprised by an Upper House move to block the final approval of the forest peace deal legislation. Source: ABC News
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Boral to face more hard times

Building products maker Boral is preparing for another difficult year after suffering a $212 million annual loss. Source: AAP
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Neither political party addresses climate change

The election debate has yet to truly address the major parties’ competing climate change policies according to the Australian Forest Products Association. Source: Timberbiz
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Homeshell on display in UK

Prefabricated Homeshell houses are affordable, sustainable, are delivered within four weeks and can be assembled in 24 hours. Source: Homes & Property UK
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Mitsui buys into Russian lumber company

Mitsui & Co has become a co-owner of ZAO Baikalskaya Lesnaya Kompaniya (BLK) with a 40% stake. Source: Rossiyskaya Gazeta
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Bamboo flooring gains in Malaysia

Bamboo is predominantly seen as panda food but recently bamboo-flooring sales have grown exponentially. Source: The Star Online
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New tax ruling on depreciation

A new tax ruling already in place determines the effective life of depreciating assets. Source: Timberbiz
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