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Victorian Government changes native timber laws

16 May 2013
The Victorian Government said changes to native timber harvesting laws will support industry but anti-forestry campaigners say they are a backwards step. Source: ABC News
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Bundaleer Forest in recuperation

16 May 2013
The beginning of 2013 was a horrid start for landholders in the Bundaleer Forest in the mid north of South Australia. Source: ABC North and West SA
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Rainforest Alliance to audit Gunns

16 May 2013
International forestry certification company Rainforest Alliance will conduct audits of failed timber company Gunns Ltd plantations next month for Forest Stewardship Council compliance. Source: The Examiner
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Aboriginal group gathers to discuss logging and hunting

16 May 2013
Aboriginal jobs and concerns around logging and hunting in national parks are on the agenda at a general meeting of traditional custodians from across the state of New South Wales. Source: ABC North Coast NSW
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Burpengary sawmill uses carbon revenue

14 May 2013
Queensland sawmilling company, Allied Timber Products will use $202,275 of carbon price revenue from the Gillard Labor Government to reduce energy consumption at its Burpengary sawmill. Source: Invest in Austral
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Teak properties purchased by banana growers

14 May 2013
Australia’s biggest banana grower, Mackays, has purchased Elders' timber properties Gold Tyne and Mount Ray outside Cooktown in far north Queensland for more than $10 million. Sources: The Land, ABC News
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Tasmanian councils need financial help

14 May 2013
Tasmania's councils are warning that they may need urgent financial help to cope with changes under the forestry peace agreement. Source: Yahoo7
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Expanded Bombala mill provides opportunities

14 May 2013
Korean-based Dongwha Timbers opened its $76m plant at Bombala, New South Wales last week. Source: ABC News
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Upper House amendment adds to deal difficulties

14 May 2013
Tasmania's Upper House has passed an amendment to the forest peace deal legislation that threatens the historic agreement. Source: ABC
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State government fails to meet timber commitments

14 May 2013
The forestry industry has accused the state government of failing to meet its commitments to timber supply and backed the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry that national parks be opened up for logging. Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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