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Brazil Forest Code won’t stop agricultural growth

12 July 2018
If fully implemented, Brazil’s Forest Code, an environmental law designed to protect the country’s native vegetation and regulate land use, will not prevent growth in Brazilian agriculture, according to new IIASA-led research. Source: Eureka Alert The team, which included
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Vietnam forestry posts highest trade surplus in ag sectors

12 July 2018
Forestry posted the highest trade surplus, at US$3.23 billion, amongst agricultural sectors in the first half of 2018, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNForest). Source: Vietnam Plus VNForest also reported that more than US$4.33 billion worth of forestry products
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Nokian Tractor King new tyres for forestry

12 July 2018
The new Nokian Tractor King by Nokian Tyres, was launched at Euroforest 2018 which was on from 21–23 June. This is a new tractor tyre for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road construction. Source: Timberbiz The design from all-new
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Perth joins the fray with tall timber

12 July 2018
Western Australia is joining the timber trend sweeping the eastern seaboard with its first timber-framed building, a 10-storey hotel at inner city Northbridge. Source: The Fifth Estate The $14 million “Leadlight” hotel on the corner of Beaufort and Newcastle streets being developed by
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A million tonnes expected by Forest Enterprises

12 July 2018
Forest Enterprises in New Zealand expects to harvest a million tonnes from the forest estate it manages in Hawkes Bay. Source: Timberbiz Forest Enterprises manages 1289 hectares of radiata pine forest in Hawkes Bay region (four forestry investments), representing approximately 7% of t
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Kangaroo Island Seaport Environmental Impact Statement

12 July 2018
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers (KIPT) is negotiating with various government agencies, with a view to eliminating all outstanding matters of contention before lodging its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Source: Timberbiz KIPT previously said it would refrain for giving preci
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Timber – it really is a national asset

12 July 2018
Timber – A National Asset is the theme for the 2018 Local Government Forest and Timber Industry Conference on 9-10 August at The Angliss Conference Centre in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz “The conference is presented by the National Timber Councils Association, the national peak
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

12 July 2018
Every month, IndustryEdge publishes Wood Market Edge, Australia’s only forestry and wood products market and trade analysis, and supplies its customers with hundreds of unique data products, advisory and consulting services. 522,863 million bdmt – exports of woodchips in May 2018 508,
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Jim Holland Multinail’s new CEO

12 July 2018
Jim Holland has been appointed CEO of major Australian family-run business Multinail. He will replace Peter Taylor, founder and CEO of Multinail, who will move away from the day-to-day operations of Multinail from September. Source: Timberbiz Mr Taylor will retain overall direction of
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Private forestry forum

12 July 2018
Opportunities for Southern Tasmania – a private forestry forum for landowners, foresters, processors and land-use managers will be held at the Royal Hobart Showground, Glenorchy on 8 August. Source: Timberbiz The forum, from 6-9.30pm, will be addressed by keynote speaker Guy Barnett,
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