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Liberals and Nationals push for Australian paper before election

31 May 2018
Industry bodies representing Australian and Victorian forest industries have warmly welcomed the Victorian Liberals and National election commitment to use Australian-made paper wherever practical in State Government departments. Source: Timberbiz This is slated to happen from mid 201
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FWPA seeking non-executive directors

31 May 2018
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is seeking to appoint at least three non-executive directors to its skills-based board. Source: Timberbiz FWPA is an unlisted public company (limited by guarantee) that provides national, integrated promotion, research and development services
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

31 May 2018
Plywood imports up 28.2% – Australia’s imports of plywood rose 28.2% over the year-ended March 2018, lifting to a huge 517,836 m3 345,774 m3 – softwood log exports in March fell to their lowest monthly level in six months 1,815 – the total number of approvals of 1 and 2 Storey Flats f
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Queensland forest industry to contribute to Land Restoration Fund 

29 May 2018
The Queensland forest industry is looking forward to the opportunity for forestry activities to play a role in the development of the Queensland Government’s $500 million Land Restoration Fund. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland Chief Executive Mick Stephens said the industry is exci
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OFO to commence work on new $14m project

29 May 2018
OneFortyOne (OFO) has announced that the Wood Products team has been given approval to commence work on a new capital expenditure project worth approximately $14 million for the Jubilee Highway Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz The project will see the construction and commissioning of an ad
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Forestry stats look good for Australia

29 May 2018
Australia’s total sawlog harvest has reached a record high of 33.1 million cubic metres, a rise of 10%, with gross value also a record $2.6 billion, up 13%, latest figures show. Source: Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz Exports also increased by 11% to $3.5 billion, driven by woodchips, ac
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OFO donates timber to St Mary’s

24 May 2018
The team at OneFortyOne Wood Products was delighted to help Boandik St Mary’s recently with their fundraising efforts by donating assorted timber cut-offs from the Jubilee Highway Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz The donated timber has been crafted into handmade children’s furniture and toy
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DNA markers: their immediate use in tree breeding

24 May 2018
The forestry industry has been hearing a lot lately about recent breakthroughs in Marker Assisted Selection using targeted DNA sequencing to identify specific tree traits, such as disease resistance, density, pulp yield and growth. Source: Timberbiz DTN spoke with the Gondwana Genomic
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

24 May 2018
Imports worth nearly $2 billion– the value of Australia’s imports of wood and wood products were valued at AUS1.981 billion for the year-ended March 2018 114,744m3 – imports of particleboard rose 21.1% over the year to the end of March – a new import record USD143.05/bdmt – the averag
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Women in Forest & Timber Network “Strength in Support” function

22 May 2018
The “Strength in Support” cocktail party which is being held on 2 June at the Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, Queensland provides an opportunity for women in the industry to network and support each other. Source: Timberbiz The invitation to attend the event is extended to all
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