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Nelson Forests under fire

12 February 2015
Nelson Forests of New Zealand could face a multimillion-dollar insurance bill after a fire that started on its property destroyed vast tracts of farm and forest land in Marlborough. Sources: Stuff, Nelson Mail The amount is still climbing as surrounding property owners in the Onamalut
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Iwi Million Hectares of Planting

12 February 2015
New Zealand’s iwi leaders have drawn up an ambitious proposal to plant a million hectares of forest in exchange for Government’s agreement to step up efforts to combat climate change. Source: New Zealand Herald The draft proposal was included in a booklet obtained by the Herald,
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Payments at Gunn point

12 February 2015
Almost two and a half years after Gunns collapsed, up to 300 Tasmanian farmers who leased land to the timber giant are still waiting to be paid. Source: Stock & Land Farmers who entered agreements to have plantation trees grown on their land have lost between $16 million and $20 m
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Hitachi’s New Site

12 February 2015
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has launched a new website with enhanced features. Source: Timberbiz National marketing communications manager, Amanda Michael said the enhanced functionality includes a dealer locator incorporating GPS technology that means customers are
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Commercial thinning field day

12 February 2015
The Private Forestry Service Queensland (PSFQ) is holding a tour and discussion in a eucalypt plantation to explore the logistics, markets and long-term effects of a commercial thinning operation currently in progress. Source: Timberbiz Join the PSFQ on Saturday, 21 February 8am to no
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Framing the Design & Construction

12 February 2015
The Frame 2014 conference attracted a record 400 attendees, the largest increase came from the building design and construction sector. This successful outcome has led to the Frame 2015 event theme of ‘Building with engineered wood construction systems’, primarily for designers and bu
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A New Approach to Conserving Biodiversity

12 February 2015
Australians depend on forest biodiversity for clean water, soil protection, and timber production. Forest biodiversity can underpin important environmental services such as carbon sequestration. Source: Timberbiz Australia’s forests are also home to unique and important species of pla
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Due Diligence

12 February 2015
On 1 December 2014, the Australian Government announced an independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 on small business with less than $10 million annual turnover. Source: Timberbiz The Government has appointed KPMG to conduct the review, whi
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Forestry Corporation teams up with TAFE for technology

12 February 2015
Less waste, more efficient operations and better coordination between customers and timber harvesting operators are benefits expected from a new 2-day industry training course. Source: Timberbiz The course was designed in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW and the TAFE NSW R
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DelhiWood showcases 450 exhibitors

05 February 2015
One of South Asia’ largest international trade shows for furniture production technologies, tools, furniture accessories and raw materials is DelhiWood, this year will be the fourth show. Source: Wood and Panel Europe This will be the region’s largest B2B get-together when it gets und
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