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Global wood and laminate market

29 October 2015
The global wood and laminate flooring market is expected to reach US$92.64 billion by 2020. Source: Market Watch Technological advancements have led to the development of new innovative products and do-it-yourself (DIY) installation techniques, which has substantially widened the scop
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New Zealand Innovators Awards HITMAN

29 October 2015
The winners of the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2015 have been announced with an incredible line-up of organisations showcasing that world-class innovation is thriving in New Zealand. Source: Scoop NZ Bayer New Zealand sponsors the “Innovation in Agribusiness and Environment” categor
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Drones monitor forestry in Marlborough

29 October 2015
  The Marlborough District Council is using drones to monitor the impact of forestry on what it says is the most challenging terrain in New Zealand. Source: Radio New Zealand The chair of the council’s environment committee, Peter Jerram, said using drones in previously ina
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Manna gums dying out

29 October 2015
ANU scientists say dead or dying manna gums scattered over 2000 square kilometres on the Monaro Plains in southern NSW will never recover. Source: ABC News No-one knows if the dieback was due to farming, drought or a lack of traditional burning. Attention is now being turned to the in
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Waipa campus celebrates 50 years in forestry

29 October 2015
Waipa’s 50-year-old campus is opening its doors to the public to celebrate the anniversary and contribution it has made to the region’s forestry and wood processing industries. Source: Rotorua Daily Post “Waipa Campus has been the leading industry trainer for 50 year
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71 new Leadbeater colonies found

29 October 2015
The politically sensitive and critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum is again proving a challenge with the discovery of dozens of new colonies in forests on Melbourne’s northern doorstep that are open to logging. Source: Sydney Morning Herald In recent months government
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Port of Tauranga cuts in log traffic

29 October 2015
The Port of Tauranga has forecast flat earnings this year because of soft dairy, and log markets are affecting cargo volumes and offsetting gains in container volumes. Source: Radio New Zealand The company’s annual meeting has been told that volumes in the first part of the new
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Forestry Tasmania still chasing the green tick

29 October 2015
Forestry Tasmania is facing delays in gaining a crucial environmental approval but is more confident it will eventuate, chairman Bob Annells has said. Source: ABC News The agency is trying to achieve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, which indicates to consumers that pro
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Forestry Tasmania’s financial position improves

29 October 2015
Forestry Tasmania has released its annual report which provides a summary of its performance against its corporate objectives, including its financial performance, for the 2014/15 financial year. Source: Timberbiz The report was tabled in Parliament and is available on Forestry Tasman
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EPD from WoodSolutions

29 October 2015
WoodSolutions has new plywood, particleboard and MDF Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) available to complete the full suite available to Australian designers seeking Green Star and environmental ratings for their projects. Source: Architecture and Design The increasing prefere
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