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Rural Woman of the Year Turns Over a New Leaf

Key forestry leaders met to discuss ways to communicate career opportunities to younger generations. Sources: The Border Watch, ABC Rural
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Forestry SA chief on the timber industry in the South East

Forestry SA’s new chief executive, Adrian Hatch, joined ABC Mornings to discuss the role and future of Forestry SA and the timber industry in the south-east. Source: ABC
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New Zealanders best placed to scurry up trees

Three Kiwis have climbed their way to the top for the second time, taking out world titles for competitive tree climbing in Canada in tree-mendous fashion. Source: 3News NZ
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Further serious accidents in New Zealand

New Zealand's logging industry's safety record is in the spotlight again after one man died and another lost a leg in two accidents within 24 hours at opposite ends of the country. Sources: AAP, Radio New Zealand
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New tax ruling on depreciation

A new tax ruling already in place determines the effective life of depreciating assets. Source: Timberbiz
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More injuries in NZ forests

A forestry worker in Rotorua, New Zealand is in hospital with serious injuries after a tree fell on him. Source: One News
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What happens if the carbon tax goes

On 15 June 2013, Australia's top 370 emitters were required to pay 75% of the 'carbon tax' to the Government. Source: Hopwood Ganim Lawyers
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New head of conservation in NZ

The State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie announced the appointment of Lou Sanson to the position of chief executive and director- general of Conservation, (DOC). Source: Wellington Scoop
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Gunnedah Timber Mill banking on the coalition

Country Nationals Kevin Humphries and Kevin Anderson are keeping NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell focussed on the plight of Gunnedah Timber Mill. Source: Namoi Valley Independent
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Accurate mapping of NZ marks forestry space

New maps derived directly from satellite images reveal that nearly a quarter of New Zealand’s land area is taken up by indigenous forest. Source: Scoop
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