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Increased timber demand in the wings

21 May 2014
Increased demand for timber overseas will bring a turnaround for some local producers, according to the head of the body that advises the Federal Government on forestry. Source: ABC Rural
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Forestry political losers in NZ

21 May 2014
New Zealand First said forestry businesses and sawmill workers would be the real losers from the Government’s removal of tariffs on imported building materials. Source: New Zealand First Party
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Unfair treatment over NZ ETS

21 May 2014
The New Zealand Government has been accused of discriminating against some forest owners with a surprise law change to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Sources: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Forest Owners Association
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Forest wars over Tasmania reignite

21 May 2014
Environment groups will step up their “forest war” campaign to preserve Tasmania’s existing World Heritage area boundaries, following a rejection of the federal government’s ambitions to have them withdrawn. Source: The Australian
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Union blames SCFP demise on council

21 May 2014
The Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand laid blame for the impending closure of Southern Cross Forest Products at the feet of the Dunedin City Council and local forestry growers. Source: The Otago Daily Times
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World Bioenergy Conference on renewable energy and efficiency

21 May 2014
In the first week of June, four Victorians and a Tasmanian are attending the 2014 World Bioenergy Conference in Jönköping, Sweden, with two from the group involved in proceedings. Source: Andrew Lang World Bioenergy Association board member for Australasia-Oceania
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In the FRAME for innovation

21 May 2014
FRAME Australia 2014 has evolved into a conference that heralded change and innovation for the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz
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Finish softwood exports drop

15 May 2014
Finnish exports of softwood lumber and planed products in February 2014 were roughly 8.3% lower than the reference figure for last year at a total of 545,000 m³. source: EUWID
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Canada forecasting increasing lumber exports

15 May 2014
Export Development Canada (EDC), The federal Crown corporation that provides financing to Canadian exporters, is forecasting that an increase in lumber shipments overseas will drive its economy for the next two years. Source: Canadian Manufacturing
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China starts its first timber reserve base

15 May 2014
China’s first lumber reserves base, invested by China Forestry Group Corporation (CFGC), has started construction by Suifen River on the border between China and Russia. Source: SinoShip News
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