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China launches African agriculture, forestry research center

20 December 2012
China's first research institution on African agriculture and forestry was launched in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday. Source: Shanghai Daily.com
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CCTV cameras protecting Christmas trees

20 December 2012
CCTV cameras installed to catch thieves stealing Christmas trees in County Durham have themselves been stolen. Source: BBC News
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Holiday traditions: Apples, ornaments and upsidedown Christmas trees

20 December 2012
No holiday season has more traditions than Christmas, but few of us have any idea about their origins. Did you know that Germany and France are responsible for many of our yuletide rituals? This is a special Christmas item from Bob Taylor, Washington Times Communities.
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Sprinkler system developed for frame sites

20 December 2012
Trials are set to begin early next year on a self-contained modular sprinkler system to protect timber frame construction sites. Source: Timber Trades Journal Online
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Canadian pension fund likes NZ forest growing conditions, access to Asian markets

20 December 2012
Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board wants to capitalise on favourable growing conditions and access to Asian markets having taken a 30 percent stake in the central North Island's Kaingaroa forestry estate. Source: Paul McBeth, The National Business Review
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New forest player aims to give all growers a say

20 December 2012
New Zealand forest owners will vote in March on a plan that aims to give all commercial forest and woodlot owners a say in the future of their industry. Source: Timberbiz
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New online programs to reduce workplace stress

20 December 2012
Australian workers feeling stressed in the lead-up to Christmas should access beyondblue’s new online programs to help them understand and tackle depression and anxiety in the workplace. Source: Timberbiz
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Australia’s primary industries exports forecast to remain strong in 2012-13

20 December 2012
Australia’s earnings from agricultural, fisheries and forestry exports are forecast to remain strong in 2012-13, at around $39.5 billion. Source: ABARES
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Forests NSW employs 15 temporary fire fighters Hume Region

20 December 2012
Forests NSW has employed 15 temporary fire fighters to help protect the State’s valuable pine plantations and surrounding communities in its Hume Region around Tumut, Batlow and Tumbarumba. Source: Forests NSW
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Final edition of Daily Timber News for 2012

20 December 2012
This is the final edition of Daily Timber News for 2012 and we have a break until early in the New Year.
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