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US reeling from tariffs with China

China has been the largest importer of American hardwoods by a long shot. In fact, prior to the first round of tariffs that were announced in mid-2018, US hardwood exports to China were approximately US$2 billion, nearly 50% of the total US hardwood grade lumber produced. Sources: For
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FSC Asia Pacific Business Forum

The FSC Asia Pacific Business Forum was held in Shanghai in October with more than 120 attendees from retailers to producers to FSC-accredited certification bodies gathering to share their insights and experiences from the past year. Source: Timberbiz The guest speakers and participan
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Forestry Corp donates timber to reopen local community club

The Coffs Harbour Pistol Club re-opened its doors after a three-year break, thanks in large part to donated timber from Forestry Corporation of NSW and Boral. The club closed in late 2015 as the facilities needed extensive upgrades to maintain a safe shooting environment. Source: Timb
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Responsible Wood AGM and launch of strategic document

Responsible Wood unveiled a new strategic document as part of the 2019 Responsible Wood Annual General Meeting held in Mount Gambier. Speaking about the new strategy, Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries reiterated the importance of maintaining openness and transparency with Responsible
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Call to reform Competition and Consumer Act to stop activists

The time is now right for the Coalition Government to reform the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to prevent environmental and other activists from targeting Australian companies who provide services and work for other businesses involved in forestry, resource and other primary indus
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Timber Queensland responds to new timber industry plan

Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens said the announcement of a number of measures by the Queensland State Government was formal recognition of the unsuccessful hardwood plantation program, with more detail and work needed on key aspects of the proposed new plan. Source: Timberbiz The
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Queensland Government admits need for new timber plan

The Queensland Government has announced that it is taking decisive action to support regional Queensland timber industry jobs, locking in hardwood supplies in the Wide-Bay Burnett region up to 2026 with a new timber plan. Source: Timberbiz The new timber industry action plan will guid
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Jubliee at the Green Triangle Timber industry Awards

OneFortyOne’s Jubilee Sawmill has been recognised for its commitment to the timber industry with the Supreme Timber Industry Award at the Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards (GTTIA). Source: Timberbiz In front of a sell-out 500-plus audience on Friday night Jubilee Sawmill – OneFort
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Environment minister urged to study data from Gippsland Youth on forestry

Victoria’s Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has been urged to read and use data from a Gippsland Youth Symposium’s Future of our Forests report. But State MLC Melina Bath, who represents Victoria’s eastern region, said she did not expect the Minister to read the document. So
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White Paper – Japan and South Korean Wood Pellet Markets

There have been many forecasts regarding potential wood pellet demand in Japan and South Korea. For demand to materialize and support stable supply, the price that is paid for the pellets must be high enough and have sufficient tenor to support the investments into new production capa
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