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Global outlook for bioenergy in 2017

The global wood pellet market has endured a challenging 2016. Acute oversupply in both industrial and heating sectors, combined with relatively warm temperatures and overrunning maintenance issues at Drax have pressured operating rates and led to a record drop in prices. Source: Bioen
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Forestry Tractors market report released

The Forestry Tractors Market for Global and Chinese Industry Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the present market scenario of the global Forestry Tractors Industry with a special focus on China market. The report summarizes key statistics of the market and the ov
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Chile faces disaster in burning forests

Vast woodland fires in the center and south of Chile have caused “the biggest forestry disaster in our history,” President Michelle Bachelet said Monday, canceling a trip abroad to supervise the emergency. Source: Yahoo7 A total of 130 square kilometers (500 square miles)
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Sandalwood oil processing in WA

A sandalwood oil processing facility has been opened in the WA Goldfields. Source: Business News The Australian Dutjahn Botanical Products’ sandalwood oil processing facility, a joint venture between Dutjahn Custodians and Australian Botanical Products, was established Botanical Produ
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Renewable forest products can help economy

Global production of all major wood products grew for the sixth consecutive year in 2015, with increases in production volumes of up to 8 percent, according to new data published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN FAO). Key trends identified include: a
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Photographing the tallest tree takes 67 days

It took 67 days, 12,000 images and a climb to stomach-churning heights, but photographer Steven Pearce finally got the image he was after of the world’s tallest flowering plant, Tasmania’s eucalyptus regnans. Source: ABC Radio The Styx Valley, past the township of Maydena,
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Native vegetation cleaning outcomes report

The Victorian Government is reviewing the native vegetation clearing regulations to ensure that they sensibly protect sensitive vegetation. Source: Timberbiz Victoria’s ecosystems provide important habitat for our unique native plants and animals. A healthy environment is fundam
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Push for plantation to replace native timber

A forestry expert says the Victorian timber industry could be at risk of collapse after decades of mismanagement of native resources. Source: ABC News The owner of Australia’s largest hardwood sawmill in Heyfield in Victoria’s Gippsland region announced last week it would
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Famous property with forest plantings for sale

One of New Zealand’s most diverse rural properties – owned by an internationally-renowned author and artist whose talents range from olive oil and wine-making through to fiction writing and painting – has been placed on the market for sale. Source: Timberbiz Viticulture sales speciali
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Fellowship for researching high and low tech timber construction

The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has awarded Matiya Marovich the 2017 Jack Hobbs McConnell Travelling Fellowship. Source: ArchitectureAU Now in its 10th year, the $15,000 fellowship is awarded each year to a promising designer, who might ultimatel
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