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MTG courses continue to widen scope for many

13 October 2010
IF YOU have ever thought about growing trees for conservation and profit, then now’s the chance to find out more with a series of courses scheduled for north-east Victoria and also West Australia?
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Building a sustainable forest industry for Victoria

11 October 2010
The peak representative body for the Victorian timber industry, the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI), has released a 10 point plan to secure a sustainable forest industry for Victoria’s future.
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PM’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORT A VITAL STEP ON THE ROAD TO A GREENER BUILT ENVIRONMENT

11 October 2010
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) welcomes the release of the Prime Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency report. The report was commissioned by the Australian Government to provide advice on the development of policy that will strengthen Australia’s response to
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Murray Darling Basin Plan must be equitable for tree plantations

11 October 2010
Australia’s national forest industry body notes the release today of the Guide to the proposed Basin Plan by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) as a basis for seeking industry and community input on the longer term development of the water plan.
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EXPERTS TO GUIDE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

11 October 2010
Australian pulp and paper companies, unions, and research organisations have come together to secure a sustainable future for the pulp and paper industry. “The work of the Pulp and Paper Industry Innovation Council will help the Government ensure Australia’s pulp and paper industry
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Hazell Brothers takes over Gunns construction company

06 October 2010
Tasmania's largest construction company is to buy the construction division of timber giant Gunns.
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Torrefaction Next Step in Bio Energy

06 October 2010
The BC Bioenergy Network and the Wood Pellet Association of Canada are looking into the feasibility of developing a pilot plant to commercially produce "torrefied pellets" from wood waste.
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Native forests part of industry’s future

06 October 2010
Victoria’s peak representative body for the timber industry, the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI), has stated it supports the continued sustainable harvesting of native forest in Victoria as part of a mixed supply of timber, along with plantation estate.
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