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Materials and applications info for commercial building

02 July 2013
Timber use in commercial developments has led the Timber Merchants Association (TMA) and the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) to hold an information session on materials and applications. Source: Timberbiz
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EPA recommends conservation and logging plan in WA

02 July 2013
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Western Australia has recommended a 10 year plan for conservation and logging quotas in South West forests be approved. Source: ABC News
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Grants to timber companies

02 July 2013
Five timber companies in the south-east of Australia are getting state grants totalling more than $8.6 million. Source: ABC News
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NZ FSC standard the right way to go

02 July 2013
The International Forestry Stewardship Council has endorsed New Zealand’s first national forest stewardship standard that covers 60% of New Zealand’s plantation forests. Source: Voxy NZ
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NZ Institute of Foresty calls for better government

02 July 2013
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says 100,000 hectares of forestry has been lost in the past decade because of un-coordinated government policies. Radio New Zealand
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NZ Commerce Commission investigating Fletcher Building

02 July 2013
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission is investigating allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the Auckland commercial timber market, but Fletcher Building says it doesn't expect to face enforcement action. Sources: Yahoo NZ, The New Zealand Herald
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Boral abandons more timber operations

27 June 2013
Boral has announced further and major restructuring of its timber operations affecting its residues, woodchip, softwood and engineered flooring businesses. Source: Timberbiz
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Great Southern class action digs deeper

27 June 2013
The barrister representing investors in the case of failed agribusiness company Great Southern said that 10,000 new documents have been uncovered that provide further evidence that the company misled investors. Source: ABC Rural
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Forest protection already in WA

27 June 2013
A submission from a group of scientists to the Environmental Protection Authority has placed the spotlight on the management of South West forests. Source: Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail
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Timber industry to lift with housing demand

27 June 2013
The Australian timber industry expects a better housing market, both here and in the US, will boost global demand for timber. Source: ABC Rural
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