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Waroona pines for more planting

28 July 2016
One million seedlings have been planted in Waroona by the Forest Products Comission since the devastating Yarloop bushfires in January, with work increasing further into the year. Source: Mandurah Mail Forestry Minister Mia Davies, who visited replanting operations in Mclarty Block th
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TFS joint venture

28 July 2016
A subsidiary of TFS Corporation and a joint venture between a Melbourne oils producer and a local indigenous business have been shortlisted for wild sandalwood oil processing contracts with the state government. Source: Business News The Forest Products Commission plans to enter into
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VicForests seeks community consultation on changes to its TRP

28 July 2016
VicForests is seeking comment from local community members on its proposed changes to the Timber Release Plan relating to timber harvesting operations in North East Victoria, West Gippsland and East Gippsland regions. Source: Timberbiz The community consultation period begins on July
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Goodbye Mr Colbeck and thank you

28 July 2016
It has been said many times recently that politics is governed by the hard and fast rules of mathematics – either you have the numbers or you don’t. Source: Timberbiz Richard Colbeck did not have the numbers and so has left behind a part of his life which he now writes abo
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Pining away for over 100 years

21 July 2016
This winter marks the 100-year anniversary of pine plantations in the Ovens Valley. Source: The Myrtleford Times The first plantings occurred near the Ovens River on dredge tailings left from the gold rush days, near Mountbatten Avenue in Bright. Northern Region HVP Plantations genera
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TFS continues to rate well

21 July 2016
Australia’s TFS Corp, a leading international supplier and grower of Indian sandalwood trees, has received its second ratings upgrade in a month. Source: Reuters This is a bright spot for a sector that has been criticised for being the source of heavy losses for retail investors
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Housing affordability eases in some states

21 July 2016
The HIA Housing Affordability Index shows affordability for home buyers eased back in the June 2016 quarter, according to the latest Affordability Report from the Housing Industry Association. Source: Timberbiz According to the HIA Affordability Report, affordability fell by 3.7% duri
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New Forests Otway plantation for sale

21 July 2016
Forestry company New Forests has put 2600 hectares of Otway Plantation Portfolio in southwestern Victoria on sale for what market sources say is a $20 million-plus price tag. Source: Australian Financial Review New Forests Asset Management is offering the plantation, comprising 24 pro
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Australia’s dangerous jobs

14 July 2016
Death and injury are not usually high on the list of concerns for the average office worker. But for those working in agriculture, forestry and fishing, perhaps they should be.  Source: Sydney Morning Herald An analysis of the most recent data set from Safe Work Australia found the ag
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FWPA moves forward with new plan

14 July 2016
An innovative new 5-year strategic plan demonstrates Forest and Wood Products Australia’s (FWPA) responsiveness and flexibility – while offering greater transparency to stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz Essentially, the new plan moves from an operationally structured approach to one tha
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