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NZ Government needs to walk the talk with climate change

09 June 2016
The Government needs to walk the talk with regard to climate change mitigation according to Brian Cox, New Zealand Bioenergy Association Executive Officer. Source: Timberbiz “Central and local government agencies seem to have not noticed that the Government has signed up to the Paris
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New Forestry Tas chair is de Fegely

09 June 2016
Forestry Tasmania has a new chairman. Almost six months after former Forestry boss Bob Annels stepped down, Rob de Fegely has assumed the role. Sources: Timberbiz, The Mercury “Mr de Fegely has 36 years of experience in the Australian forestry industry,” Forestry Minister Peter Gutwei
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Queensland timber industry outlook is bright

09 June 2016
With a record-breaking year in new housing activity in Queensland in 2015, innovations in wood technology and new laws allowing taller timber buildings, the future for the State’s forest and timber industry is looking brighter. Source: Timberbiz Speaking at the Doing Timber Business i
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Forest returns for UK investors

02 June 2016
Multi-asset investment has grown in popularity over the past decade. Pension funds, endowments and private clients are reducing their asset allocation to more conventional equities and bonds in favour of alternative investments such as property, private equity, hedge funds and infrast
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Resolute, resolute in suing Greenpeace

02 June 2016
A forestry company filed a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) lawsuit against Greenpeace for misrepresenting the company’s environmental record to raise funds and promote its agenda. Source: The Libertarian Republic Greenpeace knowingly and deliberately made f
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Plan for transforming the Australian Forest Products Industry

02 June 2016
Co-Chair of the Forest Industry Advisory Council (FIAC), Mr Rob de Fégely presented recommendations that include a vision and three objectives for the forest industry and government to consider. Source: Timberbiz Mr de Fégely said the goal of the plan was to triple the economic value
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WoodSolutions 2016 European Study Tour

02 June 2016
WoodSolutions European study tour is planned for 28 August to 3 September this year and a preliminary agenda is already available. Source: Timberbiz The group will be limited to 25 people and allocated in order of receipt of a deposit with CPD points available. The event will be five
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Emissions change could spur forestry

02 June 2016
The price of a tonne of New Zealand carbon in the emissions trading scheme has pushed through NZ$15, in theory creating break-even conditions for forestry planting based on carbon farming. Source: The New Zealand Herald Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett confirmed a widely expected
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Truck driver shortages in NZ

02 June 2016
An acute shortage of heavy goods drivers in Northland, New Zealand has prompted an industry leader to warn the situation will not improve unless the right people are identified for the profession and groomed through the education system. Sources: New Zealand Herald, Northern Advocate
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Hyne Timber backs $1.5m funding

02 June 2016
Hyne Timber, in partnership with the University of Queensland, has welcomed the announcement of more than $1.5 million funding for tall timber buildings research. Source: Manufacturers’ Monthly The funding announcement by the Australian Research Council is particularly timely given th
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