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Smith resigns from advisory council

16 July 2015
Tasmania’s top independent forestry adviser to the State Government has quit, three weeks after being gagged by the Resources Minister. Source: ABC News Former Legislative Council member Sue Smith resigned as deputy chair of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Monday. Council me
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Agroforestry is not agro about benefits

16 July 2015
Australia’s “agroforestry” movement is gaining momentum, as farmers revegetate their land with harvestable timber, while reaping all the natural benefits trees offer livestock systems. Source: ABC Rural Described as “the wise use of trees and shrubs”, hun
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Most states feel positive housing rebound

16 July 2015
Latest figures confirm the number of new home commencements rebounded in the March quarter of 2015, said the Australian Housing Industry Association (HIA). Source: Timberbiz “The strong result for the March 2015 quarter was the second highest level for any quarter on record,” said HIA
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Join Milano Expo Tour

16 July 2015
Italy’s Milano Expo features some of the world’s finest contemporary timber architecture. Source: Timberbiz In response to numerous requests for a follow-up to the successful WoodSolutions English tour, it is calling for expressions of interest from design and construction professiona
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Scion to host international genetics conference

16 July 2015
Scion’s forest genetics conference in Rotorua in 2016 is expected to attract around 200 delegates from all over the world. Source: Timberbiz Scion is hosting the Forest Genetics for Productivity Conference (FGFC 2016) on 14-18 March 2016 as part of the International Union of Forest Re
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US engineered wood growth predictions

09 July 2015
Engineered wood products will see growth of 20% to 25%, according to industry trade group APA in the US. Source: Woodworking Network Economic growth and homebuilding will also increase demand for North American structural panels, which are forecast to grow 19%. APA represents approxim
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Alaskan Airlines to use wood waste fuel

09 July 2015
Timber companies, environmentalists and airplane manufacturers might seem unlikely bedfellows, but that’s exactly what’s shaping up in Jet City. Source: Puget Sound Business Journal Fuel from wood waste could soon be fueling Alaska Airlines jets lifting off from Seattle Ta
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Email a tree and expect a response

09 July 2015
They provide shade, air to breathe, and an undeniable sense of grandeur but would you ever write a letter to the tree? Source: The Smithsonian Officials in Melbourne, Australia have discovered that for many, the answer is a resounding yes. The Guardian’s Oliver Milman reports that whe
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NZ award for log processing technology

09 July 2015
Automaton & Electronics won the engineering innovation category at this year’s Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards for log processing technology. Source: Bay of Plenty Times The company has revolutionised log processing by using the latest camera and laser technology and has incre
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Wooden skis back in vogue

09 July 2015
Franklin Tasmania man Ian Haley started making handmade alpine skis four years ago after realising there was an untapped niche market. Source: ABC News A keen skier himself, Mr Haley one day found himself with extra time on his hands to devote to the research and the feasibility of pu
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