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UK firms sign up to WWF campaign for sustainable wood

02 October 2014
A score of major UK firms have signed up to the WWF Forest Campaign involving a pledge to buy all wood from sustainable sources by 2020. Argos, Boots, Carillion, Tesco and Marks & Spencer have all joined the campaign. Source: Supply Management
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Waste wood biofuels for Southwest Airlines

02 October 2014
Southwest Airlines will buy some biofuels made from waste wood for use in its San Francisco Bay airports beginning in two years time. Sources: AAP, Yahoo 7
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Gunnedah Timbers closure

02 October 2014
The closure of long-term business Gunnedah Timbers has left its supporters angry and disappointed that new timber resources were not made available in time to save the business. Source: Namoi Valley Independent
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Timber processor fined for crush injury

02 October 2014
Forestry and timber processing company, Juken New Zealand Limited, was fined NZ$57,000 and ordered to pay reparations of NZ$12,000 today after an employee was seriously harmed when his finger was caught in a timber veneer dryer. Sources: Scoop Independent News, WorkSafe NZ
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Softwood’s soft outlook

02 October 2014
A peak body for the pulp and paper processing industry has said the shortage of local timber needs to be addressed. Source: ABC News
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Council against Serpentine sawmill

02 October 2014
The illegal operation of a sawmill was under the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s microscope with the council unanimously calling for the closure of the company. Source: Mandurah Mail
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SA’s blueprint for a bright future

02 October 2014
South Australia's downtrodden forestry industry has a bright future according to a blueprint laid out for the sector and backed by the State Government. Source: ABC Rural
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Putting the vocation back into vocational education

02 October 2014
Government reforms will put the vocation back into vocational education and training, according to Master Builders Australia. Source: Timberbiz
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University on roads to success

02 October 2014
The University of Canterbury is to launch a new research project to make sure New Zealand’s new forestry roads are safe and are established with minimal environmental impact. Source: Timberbiz
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Daylight saving starts

02 October 2014
Local summer time will begin when clocks are put forward one hour at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. Source: Timberbiz
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