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Scion faces court ruling against new technique

29 May 2014
Forestry research institute Scion said a New Zealand High Court ruling against the use of new breeding techniques for pine trees won't upset its current research program but could be an obstacle to future research. Source: Radio New Zealand
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Mallee trees make aviation biofuels

29 May 2014
New research suggests biofuel made from oil mallee trees could be a viable source of jet fuel, offering a glimmer of hope for growers in Western Australia who planted the trees in large numbers in the past two decades. Sources: ABC News, TN
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SA workers redundancy now or worse to come

29 May 2014
Forestry South Australia workers have another six week wait before the State Government decides whether they still have a job. Sources: ABC Rural, ABC
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FRAME for innovation

22 May 2014
FRAME Australia 2014 has evolved into a conference that heralded change and innovation for the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz
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Södra unveils two 74-tonne timber rigs

21 May 2014
Södra has unveiled two 74-tonne timber rigs. The vehicles are part of a research project run by Skogforsk, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden, where Södra is one of the stakeholders. Source: Lesprom
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Laboratory for forestry work in Canada

21 May 2014
JD Irving (JDI) announced a new CAD$3.2 million state-of-the-art laboratory in Sussex, Canada to work for forestry. Source: JD Irving
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Forests in the Pacific crying out for help

21 May 2014
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation said the poor management of forests in the Pacific requires urgent attention. Source: Radio New Zealand
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Thermal imaging cameras

21 May 2014
FLIR Systems is extending its trade-in program that allows fire departments to receive better deals on the purchase of a new FLIR K-Series thermal imaging camera. Source: Timberbiz
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Wormald connects with a new online portal

21 May 2014
Fire protection specialist Wormald has announced the launch of ‘Wormald Connect’, a web-based portal that gives customers 24-hour access to fire service calls and inspections data. Source: Timberbiz
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Oji seeks clearance to acquire CHH pulp & paper business

21 May 2014
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Oji Oceania Management (NZ) Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Carter Holt Harvey Pulp & Paper Limited (CHHPP) from Carter Holt Harvey Limited. Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand
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