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Australia’s forest sector resilient in 2008, tougher times to come

18 May 2009
Throughout 2008 Australia’s forest sector continued to perform strongly according to a new ABARE report released Wednesday.
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Great Southern appoints voluntary administrators

18 May 2009
The Directors of Great Southern Limited and Great Southern Managers Australia Limited have appointed Martin Jones, Andrew Saker, Darren Weaver and James Stewart of Ferrier Hodgson as joint and several administrators of the two companies and the majority of their subsidiaries.
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Council to consider wood pellet mill plan

18 May 2009
The Grant District Council in south-east South Australia will be asked to consider a proposal for a multi-million wood pellet mill for the region.
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Forest Protestors barking up the wrong tree

13 May 2009
The Victorian Forest Harvesting and Cartage Council (VFHCC) have labelled a protest rally in Melbourne today to gain support for illegal blockades in East Gippsland as a cheap stunt trying to shift the focus of real environmental issues.
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New machines, new heads and a new thinning concept

13 May 2009
Three new machines and two new heads. Komatsu Forest is launching five unique world premieres at Elmia Wood 3-6 June 2009.
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Composites attract

11 May 2009
It's a cold, hard fact – hardwood is becoming harder to get in Australia.
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AUSTimber message will be heard overseas

11 May 2009
It's still a few years before AUSTimber2012, but the promotional work has already been on in earnest for some months.
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Agroforestry is a way of life for many

06 May 2009
In its early days, agroforestry may have been viewed as the domain of the ‘landcare enthusiast’. Today, integrating trees and shrubs into productive farming systems is seen as a core principle of sustainable agriculture.
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Woodcraft is more than just a ‘whittle’ industry

06 May 2009
A new study into the Tasmanian woodcraft sector has found that more than 2000 people are directly employed in the industry.
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Out of the past comes something for the future

06 May 2009
When something old is new again … Two of a swag of environment innovations recognized under the Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) program grants are leading the way in recycling.
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