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Genetically engineered trees for biofuel production

24 April 2014
Researchers have genetically engineered poplar trees with lignin that breaks down more easily, opening the door to cheaper biofuels and wood pulp that require only a fraction of the energy and chemicals to produce. Source: Vancouver Sun
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Brits say PNG should join Euro union

24 April 2014
A British think-tank said Papua New Guinea could improve its forest governance by negotiating a Forest Partnership Agreement with the European Union (EU). Source: Australia Network News
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World Conference on Timber Engineering

24 April 2014
The 2014 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2014) will be held 10-14 August 2014 in Quebec City, Canada. Source: Canadian Architect
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The future of affordable medium rise housing

24 April 2014
Increased density of housing in the middle suburbs surrounding city centres is becoming the strategy for growth in most Australian states. Source: Timberbiz
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Plantation timber harvest opposed

24 April 2014
The axe is to fall on Compartment 16 of Pine Creek State Forest with the start of the harvest but local environmental groups argue the timber plantation is crucial for koalas. Source: The Bellingen Shire Courier Sun
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Contractor found for Esperance blue gums

24 April 2014
Farmers who were left with acres of trees are relieved to have closure over the blue gums they planted before the global financial crisis. Source: The Esperance Express
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A veneer idea for special Tas timbers

24 April 2014
A fourth generation timber worker said that it was time to adopt a new attitude to Tasmania's special timbers to extend the life and value from the remaining supply. Source: ABC Rural
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WA sandalwood industry in for shake up

24 April 2014
WA’s sandalwood industry is set for a big shake up amid fears illegal harvesting is pushing the fragile resources towards extinction. Source: The West Australian
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CFMEU joins Liberals against Forestry SA

24 April 2014
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union has been told by Forestry SA it wants the South Australian Government’s approval to reduce its workforce by 50% within a year and halve redundancy entitlements. Source: The Flinders News, ABC Rural
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Unions’ legal action against forestry companies

24 April 2014
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) in New Zealand is taking legal action against two forestry companies over the deaths of workers. Source: Radio New Zealand, TVNZ
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