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NEFA says definitely no logging

06 December 2012
The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) of New South Wales wants Premier Barry O'Farrell to rule out any logging in National Parks, ever. The Forest Products Association, representing saw-millers in the region's forests wants a million hectares of new reserves opened to logging. Source:
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Anti-dumping to protect jobs

06 December 2012
The timber union says a new anti-dumping commission will help to protect jobs in the timber and pulp paper industry in the Green Triangle. The Federal Government announced the commission would ensure goods imported into Australia are not sold below cost. Source: ABC News
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Oh, what a tangled web

06 December 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is proposing $15 million for biomass power stations under the forest peace deal, which could have been met by an existing Government program, if not for a pact with the Greens. Source: Timberbiz
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FSC has varying sustainability standards

04 December 2012
As organizations like the Federal Trade Commission issue revised guides to help ensure marketers make accurate claims about their products' environmental benefits, the American Consumer Institute (ACI) Center for Citizen Research today issued a new report that compares competing fores
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Illegal wood found in Chinese hands

04 December 2012
The preservation of the world's forests is in China's hands according to an environmental campaign group that is accusing the biggest wood importer and consumer of fuelling the illegal timber trade. Sources: Mysinchew, Construction Source
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Tax mistake makes NZ government $127m richer

04 December 2012
Call it a $127.5 million tax mistake that can't be undone. Bank of New Zealand and other secured creditors in two collapsed forestry companies can't reclaim $127.5m that was paid to Inland Revenue by a partnership owned by the companies, the Supreme Court has ruled. Source: Business D
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TFS to sell managed investment scheme

04 December 2012
Sandalwood timber manager TFS Corp will sell its $45 million managed investment scheme (MIS) grower loan book with funds flagged for either reinvestment in the business or returned to shareholders. Source: Australian Financial Review
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Pryda and Kieth build biggest ever trusses

04 December 2012
Pryda and Keith Timber are manufacturing of some of the longest span prefabricated timber roof trusses ever built. These are for a South Australian aged care facility at Gawler north of Adelaide. Source: Timberbiz
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Dongwha mill gets $8.2 mill

04 December 2012
Dongwha Timbers sawmill in Bombala will lead the way in energy efficiency and reducing pollution thanks to an $8.2million Gillard Government grant announced last Friday. Source: Bombala Times
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Hot Aussie summer – take care

04 December 2012
WorkCover NSW is warning workers to take precautions during the coming weeks with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicting hot weather conditions in NSW, sentiment that should be echoed in all Australian states during summer. Source: Timberbiz
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