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NZ forest harvest decline

New Zealand forest harvest volumes declined in 2015 for the first time in seven years as uncertainty about future prices prompted plantation owners to hold back from felling their trees. Sources: Scoop Media, NZ City The country harvested 28,896,354 cubic metres of wood, mostly radiat
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Australia Institute claims more profit from standing forest

An economic analysis by The Australia Institute claims that native forest logging in NSW lost $78 million over the last seven years, but could be making a $40 million profit if left standing and allowed access to the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). Source: A
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New Zealand underlines importance of Day of Forests

Associate Minister for Primary Industries in New Zealand, Jo Goodhew, is welcoming the International Day of Forests 2016 as a chance to highlight the vital role that New Zealand’s forests play in both protecting the environment and contributing to economic growth and prosperity. Sourc
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Forestry NSW celebrates timber industry

The Forestry Corporation of NSW says local jobs in the renewable timber industry, thriving forest flora and fauna and world class recreational facilities are among the benefits of State forests worth celebrating today on International Day of Forests. Source: Batemans Bay Post Forestry
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Growing a sustainable and innovative forestry sector

Celebrating the UN International Day of Forests, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator Anne Ruston, acknowledged the vital role forests play in sustaining communities, economies and the environment in Australia and around the world. Source: Timberbiz Speaking
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Lockheed Martin bioengery plant in Germany

Five thousand homes and businesses in Herten, Germany, will soon benefit from a clean, renewable energy source as Lockheed Martin and Concord Blue begin phase two of a new power generation facility that will transform waste into energy. Source: Timberbiz Under phase two, Concord Blue
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The Cross Laminated Timber Market – Global Industry Analysis

Trends, Manufacturing Process, Raw Materials and Cost report provides insight into the global cross laminated timber market and all the requisite aspects for setting up a cross laminated timber manufacturing plant. Source: Timberbiz Aspects such as global market size, industry trends,
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RFID tags stick with it

Using RFID tags on logs greatly improves the efficiency of their traceability – but will they remain on the logs in the harsh logging environment? Source: Timberbiz The logging industry has been considering various ways to improve the traceability for high value logs and in ensuring t
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CIFOR redefines forestry to 2025

CIFOR – the Centre for International Forestry Research – released its new strategy, as a guide through to 2025. The document is the result of 18 months of consultation and deliberation, as CIFOR staff worked with partners and networks. In the process, CIFOR has given considerati
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Oxley member backs forestry

The member for Oxley in New South Wales, Melinda Pavey, issued a statement regarding Tarkeeth State Forest. Source: The Belligan Shire Courier Sun “The Bellinger Valley boasts wonderfully productive native forest and hardwood plantations, such as those in the Tarkeeth State Forest, on
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