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Timber building innovators in world spotlight

10 July 2012
Australasia's role as world leaders in timber engineering will come to the fore this month, as a host of researchers from a local research consortium take to the stage at a significant international gathering. Source: Timberbiz
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Outlook depends on downstream demand

10 July 2012
The Plywood, Veneer and Fabricated Wood Manufacturing industry in Australia is influenced by demand for plywood, veneer and fabricated wood from downstream industries, particularly within the housing and commercial construction sector. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Alen Alld
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Danks reveals its top retailers

10 July 2012
Danks has recognised outstanding achievements by its trade retailers and suppliers at its biennial National Trade Show and conference. Source: Inside Retail
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China baby boom a blessing for NZ forest growers

10 July 2012
China's auspicious Year of the Dragon has proved particularly fortuitous for New Zealand's forestry industry as a Chinese baby boom fuels demand for high quality knot-free wood, according to an industry leader. Source: Timberbiz
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ForestrySA’s Second Valley Forest Reserve benefits from Commonwealth Funding

10 July 2012
The mystery of the Southern brown bandicoot in one of ForestrySA’s native forest reserves within Second Valley Forest Reserve may be solved soon thanks to help from grant funding received from the Australian Government. ForestrySA has now received $600,000 over six years through the C
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Gunns hit with $42m tax bill

10 July 2012
STRUGGLING Tasmanian forestry group Gunns has been hit with a tax bill of $42.5 million over a 2007 deal involving its woodchipping equipment. Source: Brisbane Times
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World first biomass to diesel plant

05 July 2012
A new pilot plant heralded as “the world’s first direct solid biomass-into-diesel fuel operation” has opened onsite at an ONV refinery in Schwechat, Austria. Source: Bioenergy News
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China calls for countries to accept its certification

05 July 2012
Representatives from the State Forestry Administration of China (SFA) called on countries worldwide to adopt China Forest Certification Council (CFCC) certified products in their national procurement policies. Source: Financial Post
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Plastic forest in Broken Hill

05 July 2012
Residents of Broken Hill woke to a surprise this week, with a Lego forest blooming from the red soil overnight to create a colourful contrast against the vibrant desert landscape. Source: The Australian
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Gunns mine restoration no go

05 July 2012
Local businessmen have given up on the restoration of a former Gunns timber mill in Collie, Western Australia, which was closed in 2007. Source: Collie Mail
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