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New Forestry Tasmania CEO

The chairman of Forestry Tasmania (FT), Bob Annells, announced that Steve Whiteley had been appointed by the board as the organisation’s new chief executive. Sources: Timberbiz, ABC News
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AFPA says keep the RFAs

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) called on Government to maintain support for Regional Forest Agreements (RFA), which provide long term wood supply from sustainably managed forests. Source: Timberbiz
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New Zealand forges ahead with biofuels

It's hoped a new biofuels project will be a shot in the arm for the forestry industry as well as timber and paper mills in New Zealand. Sources: Newstalk, Scoop, Global Times, Radio New Zealand
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ABARES foresees fantastic future for wood

Massive upswings in home renovations and construction of new multi residential dwellings is set to more than double demand for wood-based panel products such as plywood, plasterboard in Australia over the next four decades, a new report has found. Source: Sourceable
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