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$3000 maples on sale

If there’s one sign of the improving US housing market to pluck from Home Depot’s third quarter earnings, it’s the Japanese maple. Source: Quartz
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China to pour money in Canadian forestry

China is poised to pour substantial money into Canada’s forestry sector with a series of companies seeking new ways to transform British Columbia trees into furniture, fuel and profit. Source: The Globe and Mail
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Natural forest trampoline

A forest floor that behaves like a bouncy trampoline has scientists baffled in Canada. Source: The Mail Online/Daily Mail
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Mitre 10 Taupo opens

Mitre 10 is going MEGA in Taupo, New Zealand with its new 6500 square metre store opening on Friday November 22. Source: Scoop NZ
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Harvesting near Narooma almost done

A four-month operation in Bodalla State Forest just north of Narooma is due to be completed this month. Source: Narooma News
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New Zealand forest owners arrogant

New Zealand Labour's economic development spokesman Shane Jones has lashed out at "arrogant" foreign owners of New Zealand's forests. Source: The New Zealand Herald
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Redundant workers payout before Christmas

A union representing two-thirds of workers made redundant by the shutdown of a Rotorua sawmill says it has been told workers may still get a final payout before Christmas. Source: Radio New Zealand
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More money needed in Tasmania

A Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry into forest industry exit packages has recommended more money be made available for people who were not eligible for grants. Source: ABC News
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Tasmanians will see forestry peace money

Tasmania’s forestry peace deal funding will still flow, according to federal Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Jamie Briggs.
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NZ forestry death renews calls for actions

The eighth death in New Zealand's forests this year has renewed calls for more action from the Government. Source: Stuff.co.nz, Fairfax NZ News
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