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Tropical log imports to China up 6%

12 June 2018
China’s tropical log imports in 2017 totalled 9.65 million cubic metres up 6% year-on-year and accounted for 17% of the national total, a year-on-year decline of 2 percentage points. Source: Lesprom The value of tropical log imports in 2017 was US$2.846 billion reflecting a 17% rise,
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Expert team to plan the Polish forest

12 June 2018
Polish environment minister Henryk Kowalczyk has appointed an expert team which is to develop a long-term plan for the Puszcza Bialowieska forestry area in east Poland. Source: Euwid Mr Kowalczyk requested environmental organisations to delegate representatives to the team. The group,
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Ponsse launches new Stage V emission engines on EU markets

12 June 2018
Ponsse’s new Mercedes-Benz/MTU Stage V emission engines feature the latest engine technology, and according to the company they are an excellent solution for forest machines that require productivity, reliability and fuel economy while being environmentally friendly. Source: Timberbiz
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Hyne to the rescue in Hervey Bay

12 June 2018
Hyne Timber’s CEO Jon Kleinschmidt confirmed the company’s continued support for Marine Rescue Hervey Bay with the ongoing sponsorship of the vessel, ‘Hyne Timber Rescue’. Source: Timberbiz Three years on from becoming a major sponsoring partner, this marked the sign
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Quintis recapitalization and report to creditors

12 June 2018
McGrathNicol Partners Jason Preston, Shaun Fraser and Robert Brauer, who were appointed Receivers and Managers of Quintis Ltd and a number of its subsidiaries in January 2018, have provided an update on the recapitalization of the companies. Source: Timberbiz, ABC News The creditors v
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VicForests releases social impact scoping to Mirboo North and Noojee

12 June 2018
VicForests has released to the Mirboo North community and the Noojee community social impact scoping summary reports that assess concerns and support around plans to harvest coupes near the towns. Source: Timberbiz Mirboo North VicForests’ General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Alex Mess
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12 improvements to forestry regs for NZETS

12 June 2018
New Zealand Forestry Minister Shane Jones and Climate Change Minister James Shaw have released a consultation paper proposing 12 improvements to forestry regulations in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZETS). Source: Timberbiz “Expanding the forestry industry’s capacity is e
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PF Olsen appoints new CEO

12 June 2018
Forestry services firm PF Olsen Ltd has announced a replacement CEO for Peter Clark when he steps down at the end of September this year.  Source: Timberbiz Te Kapunga Dewes will join the Rotorua headquartered company as CEO. Mr Dewes has a strong background in forestry and wood proce
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HVP announces senior management appointments

12 June 2018
HVP Plantations has announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rob Hescock, who has held the position of General Manager Northern Region at HVP Plantations since 2010. Source: Timberbiz Prior to his time at HVP, Mr Hescock held a series of operational roles acro
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Grand Designs on office fitouts

12 June 2018
Across Australia, award-winning architect Peter Maddison, host of Grand Designs Australia, is entering the living rooms and devices of hundreds of thousands of people, with news about the wellbeing, productivity and other advantages of wood for Planet Ark and Forest and Wood Products
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