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NZ seedlings killed as ETS scheme falters

16 January 2014
Unwanted tree seedlings are being killed with herbicide as New Zealand's attempts to mitigate the problem of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change falter, a leading academic said. Source: China Weekly
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NZ forestry exports double

16 January 2014
The value of New Zealand's forestry product exports has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Sources: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald
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Bootcamp for forestry activists

16 January 2014
The Tasmanian Opposition is angry about a plan by conservationists to hold a training camp for anti-forestry protesters. Source: 7 News, Timberbiz
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Tasmanian Government behind Gunns

16 January 2014
The Tasmanian Government has flagged it is willing to consider all options to secure a pulp mill in the Tamar Valley. Source: ABC News
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Final bids time for Gunns

16 January 2014
The Tamar Valley Pulp Mill vision is still alive, according to the company overseeing the sale of assets from failed timber giant Gunns. Sources: The Herald Sun, ABC News, The Australian
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Anonymous industry survey legitimate

16 January 2014
An industry survey is being circulated in the forestry industry under an anonymous invitation. Source: Timberbiz
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Food for thought at NZ forestry breakfast

16 January 2014
The dangers of the bush provided food for thought for a large block of forestry workers in New Zealand. Source: The Otago Times
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Business is Different Now Workshops

16 January 2014
The Gympie Convention Centre on 13 February is the venue and date for the latest in the series of “Business is different now” workshops by the Australian Forest Contractors Association, ForestWorks ISC and Timber Queensland. Source: Timberbiz
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Fined $135,000 for forestry death

16 January 2014
Complete Logging Ltd has been fined NZ$60,000 and ordered to pay reparations of NZ$75,000 after a worker was hit and killed by a tree felled by another member of the crew. Sources: Stuff NZ, Fairfax NZ News, Radio New Zealand
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Timber Communities New National Coordinator

16 January 2014
The Board of Timber Communities Australia (TCA) has appointed Helen Murray as its new national coordinator for 2014. Source: Timberbiz
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