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Queensland plantation operations code of practice

13 August 2015
Queensland timber plantation owners and operators can now access the Timber Plantation Operations Code of Practice for Queensland, a guide that outlines how to comply with all laws and with accepted principles for sound plantation management. Source: Timberbiz Rod McInnes, CEO Timber
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Alleged misconduct at Senate inquiry into investment schemes

13 August 2015
The chairman of a Senate inquiry into forestry managed investment schemes is alleging criminal conduct by some of the parties involved. Source: ABC Rural Tasmanian Greens Senator Peter Whish Wilson also questioned the integrity of some banks and financial advisers. He said some advise
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SA workers at loggerheads with OneFortyOne

13 August 2015
Workers at the state-run Forestry SA are refusing to accept a transfer to a private company because their existing redundancy entitlements were left off the new contract. Source: 9News OneFortyOne Plantations is set to take over from Forestry SA in managing forests and timber plantati
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Pro-logging debate for national parks

13 August 2015
Vulnerable native species would benefit if New South Wales’ national parks were opened up to controlled logging, according to the state’s timber industry. Source: ABC News Timber NSW says controlled logging should be allowed in the state’s national parks and Crown la
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Timberlink purchases NZ sawmill

13 August 2015
A Blenheim sawmill employing 85 people has been sold to Australian timber company Timberlink. Source: Stuff.co.nz Timberlink Australia says it plans to retain all staff at Flight Timber’s sawmill and invest heavily in the region. Timberlink Australia/New Zealand chief executive
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Lonza acquires Zelam

05 August 2015
Lonza, the Swiss supplier of pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients has acquired New Zealand based Zelam a developer and manufacturer of crop protection and wood protection products. Sources: Business Standard, The company specializes in fungicides, insecticides, herbicides
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Forico’s $10m investment in Tasmania in operation

05 August 2015
A woodchip mill in northwest Tasmania formerly owned by bankrupt timber company Gunns, that had been lying dormant for five years, has swung into action. Source: ABC Rural The new owner, Forico, spent close to $10 million on refurbishing the mill, which now has the capacity to produce
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Possible fire sale for SA forests

05 August 2015
Councils and communities have major concerns of widespread job losses and impacts to economic growth in mid-north South Australia, as the future of the forests region is considered. Source: ABC Rural The State Government has released an expression of interest for the potential long-te
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Hyne Timber wins North Coast Queensland Training Awards

05 August 2015
After being officially inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame, Hyne Timber claimed its second win within a 48-hour period when it was announced the winner of the North Coast Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year Category. Source: Timberbiz Hyne Ti
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Hyne Timber in Hall of Fame

05 August 2015
Hyne Timber was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in recognition of the company’s 133 years of operation. Sources: Timberbiz, Manufacturers Monthly, Sunshine Coast Daily The Fraser Coast-based business started out as a sawmill on the banks of the Mary River in
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