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Forestry Corp donates timber to reopen local community club

05 November 2019
The Coffs Harbour Pistol Club re-opened its doors after a three-year break, thanks in large part to donated timber from Forestry Corporation of NSW and Boral. The club closed in late 2015 as the facilities needed extensive upgrades to maintain a safe shooting environment. Source: Timb
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Responsible Wood AGM and launch of strategic document

05 November 2019
Responsible Wood unveiled a new strategic document as part of the 2019 Responsible Wood Annual General Meeting held in Mount Gambier. Speaking about the new strategy, Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries reiterated the importance of maintaining openness and transparency with Responsible
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Curtailing farm forestry in NZ is unproductive say Forest Owners

05 November 2019
New Zealand Forest owners are saying the extent of overseas investment in forestry this year is grossly exaggerated. They say the calls on the government to restrict conversions of farms to forestry are dangerously jeopardising the fight against climate change and New Zealand’s hope o
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Call to reform Competition and Consumer Act to stop activists

05 November 2019
The time is now right for the Coalition Government to reform the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to prevent environmental and other activists from targeting Australian companies who provide services and work for other businesses involved in forestry, resource and other primary indus
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Timber Queensland responds to new timber industry plan

05 November 2019
Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens said the announcement of a number of measures by the Queensland State Government was formal recognition of the unsuccessful hardwood plantation program, with more detail and work needed on key aspects of the proposed new plan. Source: Timberbiz The
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Queensland Government admits need for new timber plan

05 November 2019
The Queensland Government has announced that it is taking decisive action to support regional Queensland timber industry jobs, locking in hardwood supplies in the Wide-Bay Burnett region up to 2026 with a new timber plan. Source: Timberbiz The new timber industry action plan will guid
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Jubliee at the Green Triangle Timber industry Awards

05 November 2019
OneFortyOne’s Jubilee Sawmill has been recognised for its commitment to the timber industry with the Supreme Timber Industry Award at the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards (GTTIA). Source: Timberbiz In front of a sell-out 500-plus audience on Friday night Jubilee Sawmill – OneFort
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