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Brick shortage grows timber industry in UK

Some developers are seeking alternative construction methods because of a shortage in brick supplies across the UK according to a house builder. Source: Inside Housing UK
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Report on UK wood and laminates flooring

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Wood and Laminate Floorcoverings Market Report - UK 2013-2017 Analysis 7th Edition report to its list. Source: AZoBuild.com
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Canadian innovation formally recognised

Innovation in Canada's forest products sector is receiving international acclaim as a Montreal researcher is being presented a prestigious award at an event in Stockholm Sweden for his work. Source: CNW
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Shoalhaven celebrates rich timber history

Shoalhaven’s rich history will be revisited and recreated during a bigger and better Shoalhaven Timber Festival on November 15 and 16. Source: The Milton Ulladulla Times
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NSW clear felling near Coffs Harbour

The NSW Forestry Corporation is clear-felling operation west of Coffs Harbour after extensive storm damage. Source: ABC News
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Paying farmers to plant trees a waste of money

It is difficult to imagine a more wretched waste of a colossal amount of money than paying farmers to plant trees that cannot be harvested for a century. Source: The Land
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Abbott government pays for tree farming

The federal government has moved fast to reassure farmers the generation of on-farm carbon credits through storing carbon in trees or reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions remains a valuable and potentially lucrative source of income despite the imminent axing of the carbon tax. S
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SA Forestry goes high tech to gain visitors

South Australia’s Forestry Department is implementing technology to provide recreational forest visitors with more mobile access to information and to help navigate popular recreation areas. Source: FutureGov Asia
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HIA Housing 100 results

At the annual HIA Housing 100 breakfast yesterday which ranks Australia’s largest 100 residential builders found that WA based BGC was the biggest. Source: Timberbiz
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DAFF now just DA

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has had its name shortened to the Department of Agriculture. Source: The Land
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