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Court and Puketi fail killed worker’s family

28 April 2016
The family of a Bay of Plenty forestry worker killed on the job will not see a cent of the $75,000 a court ordered they should receive after the company he worked for was liquidated. Source: NewsHub One of the lawyers involved in the case has questioned the morality of the move after
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Victorian Government confirms investment in Benalla

28 April 2016
The Victorian Government will contribute to the $900,000 investment in a major expansion project for Ryan and McNulty Saw Millers in Benalla, securing existing employment and creating seven new jobs, Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, announced. Source: Timberbiz Ms Symes vis
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AUSTimber wrap, it’s a good rap

28 April 2016
With an estimated $100 million worth of forestry equipment on display, an internationally recognised in-forest site and perfect weather, everything jelled to ensure the success of AUSTimber2016 near Traralgon. Source: Timberbiz In fact, more than 7500 people attended the event. And, j
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Drought proof trees

21 April 2016
In a bid to save the future of trees and forests amid the reports of rising temperatures, researchers sought to understand the process that leads up to mortality in trees. Source: The Christian Science Monitor Millions of trees have died as a result of lack of water including the 225 
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Vietnam and EU agree on timber legality

21 April 2016
Vietnam and the European Union have agreed that the Timber Legality Assurance System of Vietnam (VNTLAS) will be applied to wood and wood products exported to the EU, and also to other countries, as well as the domestic market. Source: The Jakarta Post The two sides reached agreement
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UK forestry split on EU question

21 April 2016
Britain’s forestry industry is split down the middle on how to vote in the European referendum in June on remaining in the EU.  Source: Press And Journal A poll by Confor, the forestry and timber trade body that represents around 2000 businesses across the UK, showed 52% in favour of
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NZ cheated on carbon credits

21 April 2016
New Zealand is being accused of cheating to fulfil its international climate change obligations. A new report by the Morgan Foundation says foreign carbon credits, which New Zealand bought to reach its climate targets were fraudulent. Source: The New Zealand Herald It says that New Ze
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Midway about to float on stockmarket

21 April 2016
The country’s largest high-quality woodchip processor and exporter woodchip, Midway, is set to front fund managers ahead of a potential $250 million sharemarket listing. Source: Australian Financial Review The Australian Financial Review can reveal analysts at Ord Minnett and Mo
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Log truck driver training a must in NZ

21 April 2016
The spate of log truck accidents in Northland highlight the need for the government to have a balanced transport policy that includes rail, and in addition provides specialist training for local drivers and a much greater allocation of funding to improve the roads, according to the Ne
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CEO of PF Olsen new president of FOA

21 April 2016
Peter Clark, the chief executive officer of PF Olsen Ltd, has been elected president of the Forest Owners Association (FOA). Source: Timberbiz, Scoop NZ, Lesprom He replaces retiring president Paul Nicholls. George Asher, chief executive officer of the Lake Taupo Forest Trust, has bee
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