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Sweet sounds of Australian timber

13 September 2012
When Maton Guitars custom luthier Andy Allen builds an instrument that uses the tiniest sliver of Brazilian rosewood, the guitar takes on a new identity. The buyer is issued with a guitar passport to prove its constituent timbers were harvested legally and sold through a registered su
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ETS is a farce said Commissioner for Environment

13 September 2012
Dr Jan Wright, an officer of parliament, broke with New Zealand parliamentary convention by releasing a statement drawing attention to her submission, to be presented at parliament, in which she described proposed amendments to the ETS as making "a farce of our response to climate cha
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Queensland Tree Farmers of the Year

13 September 2012
Darryl and Brendon Collins from Bellthorpe in Queensland were recently awarded the Australian Forest Growers (AFG) Queensland Tree Farmer of the Year award. South-East Queensland Branch Secretary Kaara Shaw and Chief Executive Officer Warwick Ragg presented the award plaque and prize
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ForestWorks industry conference

13 September 2012
“Now is a time when it is necessary to be innovative – and a huge part of innovation is stimulating and cultivating collaboration,” said ForestWorks chief executive officer Michael Hartman on the announcement of the details of the ForestWorks and First Super fifth annual Industry Deve
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Russia – China deal gains money and momentum

11 September 2012
Russian Forest Products will receive at least $193 million in a deal that will allow it to produce products of greater added value than the logs it now exports mainly to China. Source: The Moscow Times
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Germans make first timber wind power generator

11 September 2012
Wind power generators can be made from timber according to German company TimberTower GmbH. The company has a 100m high tower made from wood that saves around 300 tons of steel additionally, emissions generated in the manufacture of the towers are offset by the wood which acts as a ca
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Ritchie auctions new machinery – no reserves

11 September 2012
Auctioneers Ritchie Bros will hold unreserved public auctions of late model earthmoving and other industrial equipment and machinery. One auction will be held in Brisbane and the other in Geelong, Victoria. Source: Timberbiz
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NZ greens reject Resource Management Act

11 September 2012
Environmental groups in New Zealand have indicated that a proposed rewrite of the Resource Management Act pushes economic growth at the expense of the environment. Six groups are calling for the rejection of recommendations made to the Government by an advisory group. Source: Radio Ne
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Intimidation of forestry workers is unacceptable

11 September 2012
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) has critised anti‐forestry activists for using dangerous tactics and intimidation to stop workers from doing their jobs, thereby endangering the lives and safety of all those involved. Sources: Timberbiz, The Australian
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New Chain of Custody brochure and review

11 September 2012
PEFC has updated its introductory brochure ‘PEFC Chain of Custody certification - The Key to Selling Certified Products’. This publication helps companies familiarize themselves with the most essential elements of PEFC Chain of Custody certification and the requirements for using the
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