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Illegally sourced timber in Australia – a government view

09 October 2014
The harvest and trade of illegal timber is a significant issue around the world and it would be irresponsible for an Australian government to sit back and do nothing. Source: Business Spectator, writer Senator Richard Colbeck
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Construction Wood Industry Trend and Growth in Australia to 2018 analysis

09 October 2014
Timetrics’ Construction Wood in Australia to 2018: Market Databook provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the construction wood industry in Australia. Source: Benzinga
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EPDs for Australian timber products

09 October 2014
International sustainability performance consultancy PE International has teamed up with the Timber Development Association to create environmental product declarations (EPD) for Australian timber products. Source: The Fifth Estate
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$60m super-mill for Rotorua

09 October 2014
An NZ$60 million "super-mill" is expected to re-establish Rotorua as the "wood-processing capital of New Zealand" when Red Stag Timber builds a new world-scale sawmill on its Waipa site in Rotorua. Source: The New Zealand Herald
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Forum to tell government importance of SA pine plantations

09 October 2014
The future of the commercial pine plantations in South Australia’s Mid North will be discussed at a public forum at Jamestown later this month. Source: The Flinders News
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Moxon employees illegally export timber

09 October 2014
The reputation of Australia's $2 billion timber export industry is in question after four Queensland workers were fined and sentenced to jail for illegally exporting timber. Source: ABC Rural
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NZ forestry not important

09 October 2014
The New Zealand Government announced its cabinet, and in the process told the forestry sector it was not important according to the New Zealand Institute of Forestry. The forest sector has called for a senior cabinet post for some time. Source: Timberbiz
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New illegal logging laws: making it easy to get it right

09 October 2014
New requirements for timber importers and processors designed to protect legitimate markets and combat illegally sourced timber products will be in place from 30 November 2014. Source: Timberbiz
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AFCA appoints new General Manager

09 October 2014
David Keenan has been appointed general manager of the Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA). Source: Timberbiz
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Ontario approves wood frames to six storeys

02 October 2014
Developers are promising more mid-sized condo projects after Ontario followed through on a promise to allow wood-framed buildings up to six storeys. Source: Toronto Star
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