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Forest Growers Levy application is in

The Forest Growers Levy Trust in New Zealand has lodged its application to the Government for the introduction of a compulsory levy on all harvested logs. Source: Radio New Zealand
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Fringe group protest target Ta Ann

The Tasmanian Premier and mainstream green groups have condemned an anti-logging protest at Ta Ann’s mill in Smithton. Sources: Yahoo, The Examiner, The Mercury, ABC News
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Botched timber schemes

More than a decade after being left out of pocket by a multi-billion dollar timber scheme collapse, thousands of investors are still seeking compensation. Source: ABC News
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Easing NZ dollar good for business

Marlborough exporters are getting some relief from the slight easing of the New Zealand dollar. Sources: Stuff NZ, The Marlborough Express
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Farm forestry dinners learning events

Annual farm forestry dinners are an opportunity for private forest owners and others to meet and share experiences as well as to learn about topical issues. Source: Timberbiz
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Greens out on a limb on forestry policy

The Australian Forest Products Association has slammed the Greens policy to oppose native forestry and wood chipping as naïve, unfounded in science and impractical. Source: Timberbiz
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Government greed hits timber industry

Peak industry body Timber Queensland said the unfortunate circumstances that triggered Toowoomba based NK Collins Industries to call in administrators after 65 years of operation could also cause other sawmillers to follow suit. Source: Timberbiz
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TCA review continues

The review into the structure and role of Timber Communities Australia, instigated by the TCA Board, is progressing well. Source: Timberbiz
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A serious look at future for forestry and wood products

Two internationally recognised speakers will head the team of high profile Pacific Rim, Australian and New Zealand speakers and panelists DANA 2013. Source: Timberbiz
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Taking a stand on standards

Standards New Zealand has initiated a project to determine whether New Zealand should adopt the Australian Standard on sustainable forest management (AS 4708). Source: Timberbiz
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