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NZ eco labeling program changes

20 February 2014
New Zealand’s environmental labelling program is proposing a raft of changes to standards for paper that will attract industry and environmental interest group comment. Source: Voxy NZ
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Biomass heating for Beaufort Hospital Victoria

20 February 2014
A new biomass-to-heat system at Beaufort Hospital in western Victoria hopes to provide a model for similar institutions struggling with energy costs and unable to link with the natural gas grid. Source: The Climate Spectator
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New Forests could spend $400 to buy Forest Enterprises Australia

20 February 2014
Sydney based New Forest group is competing with four international players to buy Forest Enterprises Australia (FEA), which is tipped to sell for as much as $400 million. Source: The Australian
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A vested interest in safety

20 February 2014
In New Zealand a former rugby league coach has adapted a piece of sporting equipment for the forestry sector in an effort to save lives. Sources: Radio New Zealand, 3News, TVNZ
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Forestry Corp to divest of half the Walcha workforce

20 February 2014
Employees at the Forestry Corporation’s Walcha native forest operation were told of a proposal that will see more than half their jobs go. This would represent about 10% of the total proposed job cut across the State. Source: Walcha News, ABC News
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Timberlink’s $100 million biomass development

20 February 2014
South Australia’s timber manufacturing sector is undergoing a revolution with one of the largest mills beginning a $20m upgrade and progressing plans for a biomass facility worth up to $100m. Source: The Border Watch
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Canadian budget includes timber industry

13 February 2014
Forest Products Association of Canada and the Canadian government are working together towards becoming a world leading wood fibre supplier. Source: Timberbiz
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US APA forecast on housing demand

13 February 2014
Along with the rest of the world, we’re forecasting housing demand in 2014 and global economic growth in general with cautious optimism said Ed Elias, president of the APA-The Engineered Wood Association. Source: Woodworking Network (US)
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IT apps a specialty at INTERFORST

13 February 2014
INTERFORST 2014 on 16-20 July in Germany will deal with the digital topic at its special show “eForest – IT Diversity in the Forest”. Source: Timberb
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ABS stats show home lending steady

13 February 2014
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that new home lending remains steady while price growth has strengthened across Australia’s cities. Source: Timberbiz
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