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China’s demand to pick up in 2016

04 December 2014
China put the brakes on log imports this year after excess supply resulted in a build-up in its ports. Source: Radio New Zealand The report, by the market analysts AgriHQ, said migration from rural to urban areas in China would maintain the demand for construction. Analyst Ivan Luketi
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Limited benefits for wood products in Korean FTA

27 November 2014
The Wood Council of NZ (Woodco) said tariffs would continue to restrict trade in processed wood products despite the signing of a FTA with South Korea. Source: Timberbiz “We know how hard Government negotiators have strived to achieve a high quality deal with Korea. For the forest ind
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Reefton firm to salvage windblown timber

11 November 2014
A Reefton company has won the first contract to salvage cyclone-damaged, native timber on the West Coast. Source: Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand Sustainable Forest Products Ltd (NZSFP) will be allowed to take 600 cubic metres of rimu and 100 cubic metres of red beech from the Grey Valley ar
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American Hardwoods in New Zealand

28 October 2014
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is partnering with global wood specialists for a New Zealand seminar series in November. Source: Timberbiz American timber industry expert Criswell Davis will visit New Zealand in November to speak on the topic of Designing with American Har
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Stump to Pump study concluded

28 October 2014
  In New Zealand, work by two recently completed Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programs will pave the way for future efforts towards a potential biofuels industry in New Zealand from forestry residues and reduced emissions from the fumigant methyl bromide. Source: Biofuels Dig
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Maori forest owners to maximise returns

28 October 2014
Now is the time for Maori forestry owners to maximise the returns on their assets, a meeting of more than 100 Maori forest owners and others associated with the forestry industry were told at a meeting in Moerewa. Source: New Zealand Herald A big crowd of over 100 Maori owners and oth
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Upper Hutt chosen as northern base for IFS

28 October 2014
Upper Hutt has been chosen as the North Island base for a forestry management and investment company. Source: Upper Hutt Leader Speaking at the North Island launch of IFS Growth, board chairman Vincent Pooch said staff hoped to create a sustainable, long-term business in Upper Hutt. &
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