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Timber company cuts 70 jobs

27 November 2012
Carter Holt Harvey has informed staff it plans to cut around 70 jobs in Rotorua and Tokoroa before Christmas. Union members are meeting today to discuss the proposals. Source: Otago Daily Times
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Fulton Hogan wins approval to sell Otago forestry

27 November 2012
Fulton Hogan has received Overseas Investment Office approval to sell forestry estates in Otago, New Zealand. The Christchurch-based company said it was looking to sell-off non-core assets in a bid to strengthen its balance sheet. Source: TVNZ
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Have your say on the 2016 Census

27 November 2012
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its initial proposals for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing, and is inviting Australians to have their say. Source: Timberbiz
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Forestry export earnings on the way up

27 November 2012
Australia’s export earnings from agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors are forecast to remain strong in 2012–13, according to the Agricultural commodities – September Quarter 2012. Source: Timberbiz
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Getting rid of some red tape

27 November 2012
The independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is investigating potential reform of around 1,000 NSW licences to reduce the burden on individuals, businesses and the community. Source: Timberman
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Bombala Mill awarded $8.2 million for clean technology

27 November 2012
Federal industry and innovation minister Greg Combet has announced $8.2 million of funding for the Bombala Mill, after mill owners Dongwha Timbers’ successful application for a Clean Technology Investment Program grant. Source: Timberman
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Certifying Vietnam’s plantations to help smallholders profit

22 November 2012
If Vietnam wants its timber producers to benefit from the growing eco-conscious and more lucrative international furniture market, national forest institutions should look for ways to get smallholder plantation forests certified, said Louis Putzel, a senior scientist at the Center for
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OH&S safety accord welcomed

22 November 2012
An enthusiastic reception greeted the launch of the newly formed Forest Industry Safety Accord. Source: Institute of Occupational Health and Safety UK
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VicForests settles with environmental groups

22 November 2012
An out-of-court settlement between VicForests and environmental groups has ensured protection of nine nationally significant rainforest sites in East Gippsland. Source: The Age
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Farm Forestry Stakeholder Forum

22 November 2012
An invitation has been issued to participate in a Stakeholder Forum on the Victorian Farm Forestry Industry Action Plan. The forum will be held December 4 at 9.45 for a 10am-3pm session at 1 Spring Street, Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz
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