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Record high log exports in Portland

04 July 2013
The number of softwood logs leaving the Port of Portland has escalated to record highs due to the downturn in the domestic housing timber market. Source: The Border Watch
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Report card in on Tasmanian peace deal

04 July 2013
The first report on the progress of Tasmania's forest peace deal says the restructure is being hampered by a critical shortage of wood. Source: ABC News
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WA forestry minister frustrated with industry

04 July 2013
Western Australia’s Forestry Minister Terry Redman expressed frustration over the problems at Whittakers Timber Mill in Greenbushes. Source: Donnybrook Mail
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NZ Institute of Forestry wants policies

04 July 2013
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says 100,000 hectares of forestry has been lost in the past decade because of un-coordinated government policies. Source: Radio New Zealand
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Renewed calls for NZ forestry safety

04 July 2013
A union for workers in the wood industries welcomed a major development in the case for an inquiry into forestry safety. Sources: Scoop NZ, First Union, AAP, ASN
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Cloning to reproduce oldest, tallest and ecologicially important trees

02 July 2013
Some of Britain's best-loved trees could be cloned in an effort to reproduce a range of our most successful and sturdy oaks, yews and firs. Source: The Guardian UK
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Canadian wood profits surge

02 July 2013
Canadian wood-products industry profits will more than double this year to Can$808 million as the surging sector cashes in on a US housing market recovery and strong demand from China, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Source: The Vancouver Sun
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NZ Commerce Commission investigating Fletcher Building

02 July 2013
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission is investigating allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the Auckland commercial timber market, but Fletcher Building says it doesn't expect to face enforcement action. Sources: Yahoo NZ, The New Zealand Herald
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NZ Institute of Foresty calls for better government

02 July 2013
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry says 100,000 hectares of forestry has been lost in the past decade because of un-coordinated government policies. Radio New Zealand
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NZ FSC standard the right way to go

02 July 2013
The International Forestry Stewardship Council has endorsed New Zealand’s first national forest stewardship standard that covers 60% of New Zealand’s plantation forests. Source: Voxy NZ
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