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Metal eating tree discovered

A plant just discovered in the jungles of the Philippines could help clean up contaminated industrial sites. Source: Takepart
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The UK biggest timber building

The UK’s largest timber buildingi is William Perkin High School in Greenford, West London and it has officially opened. Source: Sourceable
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Ta Ann sees strongest timber earnings since 2007

With Ta Ann Holdings Bhd (Ta Ann) seeing its strongest timber earnings since 2007, analysts say this will offset any losses from its Tasmanian operations. Source: The Borneo Post
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Canada profits from Australian forestry

An Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund investment into private woodlots in Australia is paying huge dividends since more than 2500 square kilometres of land was purchased out of bankruptcy following the 2008 global recession, said AIMCo chief executive Leo de Bever. Source: The Calgar
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Another look at pricing structure to save sawmills

A director of Dunedin's only sawmill has added his voice to the chorus calling for a fresh look at the pricing structure of the forestry industry. Source: The Otago Daily Times
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Australian building activity shows strong growth

Preliminary ABS figures show strong growth in residential building activity in the March 2014 quarter, said the Housing Industry Association. Source: Timberbiz
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NZ housing slumps

The New Zealand economy has been recovering from recession but slumping house sales are a significant risk to an optimistic outlook for the economy. Source: Otago Daily Times
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Peace deal debate in parliament but where is Giddings

The Tasmanian Opposition is set to vote against the Government's legislation to dismantle the forest peace deal. Sources: The Examiner, 7 News
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Timber recycling facility gets five year extension

A timber recycling facility in Clackline, Western Australia has been given a five-year extension of its temporary planning approval. Source: In My Community
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Gunnedah Timbers future on-hold

New South Wales state Environment Minister Rob Stokes said he would receive a report on the management of cypress forests in two State Conservation Areas, by the end of the month. Sources: ABC News
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