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BRIC guide for industry

A new market research report BRIC Forest Products is an industry guide with qualitative and quantitative information including market size, value and volume and forecast to 2017. Source: SB Wire
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Indonesia and Europe sign timber agreement

The EU has signed the Collaboration Agreement on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT-VPA). Source: Indonesian Ministry of Forestry
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Canadian innovation formally recognised

Innovation in Canada's forest products sector is receiving international acclaim as a Montreal researcher is being presented a prestigious award at an event in Stockholm Sweden for his work. Source: CNW
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Report on UK wood and laminates flooring

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Wood and Laminate Floorcoverings Market Report - UK 2013-2017 Analysis 7th Edition report to its list. Source: AZoBuild.com
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Brick shortage grows timber industry in UK

Some developers are seeking alternative construction methods because of a shortage in brick supplies across the UK according to a house builder. Source: Inside Housing UK
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Worldwide drought kills trees on every continent

Over the last 30 years, every forested continent has had a widespread drought that has killed trees. Source: The Conversation
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Illegal Malaysian timber on sale in Japan

Large trading companies and DIY stores in Japan are buying huge amounts of timber from companies in Malaysia linked with systematic illegal deforestation, widespread human rights abuses and rampant corruption. Source: Sourceable
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Indonesia steps up export of forestry products

The Forestry Ministry is confident that the export of forestry products to the European Union (EU) will grow up to 20% with the signing of an agreement between Indonesia and the union by the end of the month. Source: The Jakarta Post
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DANA timberlands conference

It is only one month until the DANA London International Timberlands Investment Conference on 10 & 11 October. Source: Timberbiz
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China’s next biomass plant underway

China Chant Group is developing a new biomass-fired power plant in China's Shandong province. Source: Bioenergy Insight
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