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Nelson Forests’ data repository

04 December 2014
Nigel Brabyn drills in on a key asset of Nelson Forests – its data repository, which is set to grow exponentially as digital tools are used in logging production. Source: CIO When Mr Brabyn took on the newly created role of business performance analyst at Nelson Forests Limited (NFL),
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NZ to export wood without methyl bromide

04 December 2014
After a successful trial last summer, a program aimed at reducing the use of methyl bromide has been opened up to exporters. Source: Radio New Zealand Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting gas used to fumigate logs and other timber products and is the main treatment for exports to Aust
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Engineering company GHD looks to a timber future

04 December 2014
Tai Hollingsbee, principal of engineering company GHD, presented his views on timber construction at a recent conference held by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australia (EWPA). Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, Illawara Mercury Mr Hollingsbee does not waste time wonder
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Inquest into Murupara forestry worker’s death

04 December 2014
The death of a Murupara forestry worker has been described by the Rotorua coroner as the “most unfortunate and tragic accident” at an inquest held in Rotorua into the death of 63-year-old father of four David Charles Beamsley. Source: New Zealand Herald Mr Beamsley, who wa
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China’s demand to pick up in 2016

04 December 2014
China put the brakes on log imports this year after excess supply resulted in a build-up in its ports. Source: Radio New Zealand The report, by the market analysts AgriHQ, said migration from rural to urban areas in China would maintain the demand for construction. Analyst Ivan Luketi
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AWA Woman of the Year

04 December 2014
Edith Paarhammer of Paarhammer Windows & Doors has been recognized with the title of AWA Woman of the Year for her contributions to the Australian window industry. Source: Timberbiz The AWA has initiated the award to recognise the outstanding contributions made by women to the win
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Australia’s land digitally enhanced

04 December 2014
Australia’s vast and complex land surface has been exposed in new ways thanks to comprehensive nationwide digital maps of our soils and landscapes. Source: Timberbiz The entire country is now represented as a digital grid with two billion ‘pixels’ that are about 90 b
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National proposal to build taller in timber

04 December 2014
Proposed changes to the building code could further the construction of timber buildings to heights of 25 metres. Sources: Sourceable, Architecture & Design Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is developing a proposal for the inclusion of a deemed-to-satisfy requirement in
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Capital growth in trees

04 December 2014
Australia’s ability to tap into the global wood fibre “boom” will hinge on policies to kick start tree planting in the wake of failed managed investment schemes (MIS), according to timber industry leaders. Source: The Land Peak industry body the Australian Forest Products
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Gottstein Trust training opportunities

04 December 2014
The Gottstein Trust is the national education trust for the forest and wood product industries and has been assisting people in the industry with development opportunities for over 40 years. Source: Timberbiz The Gottstein Trust is offering a Forest Science Course in February 2015 tha
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