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Rise in forestry sector trade and employment

13 November 2014
In 2013–14, the value of Australian wood product exports increased by 23.7 per cent to $2.5 billion, while the value of imports increased by 11.7 per cent to $4.6 billion, according to the latest issue of Australian forest and wood products statistics released today by ABARES. ABARES
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Australian forestry professionals making their mark globally

13 November 2014
Did you know that the results of the work of Australian foresters in Nepal can be seen on satellite due to the extent of the community forests established over the past four decades? Did you know Hillary Clinton described this project as “impressive” and “a standout”? Did you know tha
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Clear message in run-up to state election

13 November 2014
The 2014 state election season has officially kicked off, and VAFI’s message to all candidates and parties is clear: the forest and wood products industry is an important and dynamic part of the Victorian economy. This was spelled out in a special piece by VAFI CEO Tim Johnson. Source
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Transport Ministers agree to new roadworthiness measures

13 November 2014
The Transport and Infrastructure Council has agreed to a range of measures to improve heavy vehicle roadworthiness under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Source: Timberbiz. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said Ministers agreed
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PrefabAUS challenges the status quo at Sydney breakfast event

13 November 2014
The future of the construction industry is in an exciting state of change as innovative prefab technologies challenge conventional construction methodologies and the status quo. Passionate about the role of prefabrication in transforming our built environment, prefabAUS is creating a
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Timber company eyes port facility

13 November 2014
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers recently announced the purchase of a parcel of land at Smith Bay on KI, considered suitable for the development of a bulk log export facility. Source: The Islander. They have also entered into a memorandum of understanding with other timber plantatio
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Latrobe leads way with wood policy

13 November 2014
A peak timber industry body has commended Latrobe City Council on its release of a unique draft Wood Encouragement Policy for community consultation. Source: Latrobe Valley Express. The policy is council’s vow to promote the use of wood as the preferred material in both the cons
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Forico builds Eucalypt plantation to move beyond woodchips

13 November 2014
The company that has inherited the bulk of Gunns timber plantations in Tasmania has signalled its intention to invest in more high-value wood products, beyond woodchips. Source: The ABC. Forico is a forest management company that owns 100,000 hectares of mostly eucalypt plantations. F
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Timber industry urged to focus on branding and design

11 November 2014
More attention should be given to branding and designs of wood products in Malaysia to be known worldwide for its quality timber and wood products, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Source: The Sun Daily. Urging the industry to move faster and grow stronger,
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Forestry machines of the future

11 November 2014
Future forest machines, automation, robotics and a myriad of other possibilities will be the subject of a one-off conference in Canada next year. FPInnovations will host the first Forest Machine Technology Conference (FMTC), to be held at the Hyatt Regency Montreal Hotel from 21-23 Ap
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