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NZ firefighters deployed to Tasmania

22 January 2019
A contingent of New Zealand firefighting personnel is heading overseas, this time to help combat a growing number wildfires in Tasmania. Fires have been burning since late December, mainly in the southwest of the state following a heatwave and period of lightning strikes and high wind
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Allied Timber Products sold to AAM Investments

22 January 2019
The Australian Financial Review has reported that AAM Investment Group has acquired Allied Timber Products’ softwood sawmill and business located in Bathurst for about $25 million. This latest transaction is yet another addition to its diversified, unlisted investment offerings
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NZ announces $36m for erosion control

22 January 2019
Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) has announced funding of almost NZ$36 million through the Hill Country Erosion Fund (HCEF) to enable much-needed erosion control in the regions. The HCEF supports proposals to protect the most vulnerable hill country landscapes, where the main treat
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European importers deliver price increases 

22 January 2019
Through to mid-2018, European producers who were importing dressed sawn softwood products to Australia raised their prices significantly, even as they grew their market share. According to IndustryEdge, that trend is continuing. Source: Timberbiz Speaking to Daily Timber News, the man
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Hyne celebrates start of new GLT plant

22 January 2019
Hyne Timber was joined by the Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, the Honourable Cameron Dick, local member, Bruce Saunders MP and Mayor, George Seymour to officially turn the first sod ahead of construction of its new Glue La
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National Farmers’ drive to encourage tree planting

22 January 2019
The National Farmers Federation has a forestry expert running the government and industry drive to encourage farmers to plant more trees to alleviate Australia’s plantation shortage. Warwick Ragg, the NFF’s general manager of natural resource management, was the chief executive of Aus
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Public consultation in EU on combatting deforestation

17 January 2019
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation to help develop an integrated EU approach to combatting deforestation, protecting forests and promoting sustainable supply chains. The consultation runs from 14 January to 25 February 2019. Source: Timberbiz Individuals a
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Lord Deben to speak on forestry and climate change

17 January 2019
Confor’s focus on climate change throughout 2019 will kick off with a Westminster event featuring one of the most authoritative figures on the subject. Lord Deben, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), is guest speaker at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group
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Massive growth expected in global CLT market

17 January 2019
The global cross laminated timber (CLT) market expected to reach USD1606 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 15% between 2018 and 2024. The cross laminated timber (CLT) market is likely to be driven by rising product demand for construction and building applications, due to its cost
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KIPT adds sculpture to its list of achievements

17 January 2019
The first sculpture commissioned for the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail in Penneshaw has been unveiled. Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers is the park’s first corporate sponsor, providing $5000 towards the impressive work created by renowned local sculptor Dave Clarke. Source: Timber
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