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LVL offers double-sided benefits

11 August 2016
Stora Enso’s new LVL production line at the Varkaus Mill in Finland makes possible a modern and competitive product with benefits for customers and society. Source: Timberbiz Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a high-strength wood product used primarily in structural construction
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Brexit’s impact on Indonesian forests

11 August 2016
Shortly after the UK people voted to leave the European Union, the country witnessed a change of prime minister and economic uncertainties radiated around the globe. For timber traders and advocates of environmental sustainability in Indonesia, this development was a major concern. So
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Timber frame falls on young worker

11 August 2016
It’s too early to tell whether poor worksite safety led to the death of a 17-year-old after a timber frame fell on him at an Adelaide construction site, the state’s building association says. Sources: 7News, AAP Apprentice Clyde Norris died in hospital after suffering head
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Wooden chocks with a difference

11 August 2016
Many may be familiar with the classic children’s toy “Lincoln Logs ” These cleverly designed miniature toy logs have notches cut into them to fit together in constructing model-size log buildings. Source: Australian Mining The notches provide added stability that simply layering the b
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UN promotes wood as Tassie launches timberfirst

11 August 2016
Using wood and wood-based materials in construction and products in place of non-renewable materials like concrete, metal, brick and plastic could lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. S
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Iwi-Tonga forest deal doubtful

11 August 2016
Concern is mounting over a multi-million dollar forest deal in Tonga between the Kingdom’s Government and a central New Zealand’s North Island iwi. Source: TVNZ Tonga’s state-owned forestry business has been debt ridden for years until Tahu Whaoa signed a deal to bail it o
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Asia Pacific Rainforest Partnership Summit review

11 August 2016
The future of rainforest conservation will be determined by finance and regulation according to the private sector. Access to finance and the creation of a supportive legal and regulatory environment is critical to the future of sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Sour
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Logs carry drugs to Australia

11 August 2016
Two people have been arrested after an estimated $115 million worth of methamphetamine was allegedly found hidden inside timber logs in a sea cargo container that arrived in Australia from Africa. Source: ABC News Australian Border Force (ABF) officers detected 154 kilograms of the dr
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Soft Pines completes the Scion series

11 August 2016
Publication of The Soft Pines bulletin by Scion marks the completion of a 19 part series on introduced forest trees. Sources: Scion, Forestry Expo A series of FRI bulletins was proposed during the 1980s on the recognition, role, and seed source of introduced forest trees in New Zealan
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Forest Owners say Peters’ playing politics

11 August 2016
The leader of the New Zealand First Party has been accused of playing politics with his claims that NZ’s raw log exports to China were out of control and being driven by greed. Sources: New Zealand Herald, Wanganui Chronicle In speech in Whangarei, Winston Peters said forestry –
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