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Malaysian industry board celebrates 40 years

30 May 2013
The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) will celebrate its 40th year anniversary this June 1. Source: The Sun Daily
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Frame association becomes more encompassing

28 May 2013
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is changing its name to the Structural Timber Association (STA). Source: Construction Index (UK)
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US outlook for engineered wood products

28 May 2013
With indicators pointing to rising housing starts through the year and into 2014, APA-The Engineered Wood Association (US) predicts a second straight year of growth in all four of the wood product sectors it represents. Source: BuildingOnline
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Deforestation addressed in Spain

23 May 2013
Centuries of deforestation have turned Spain's forests into barren scrublands, making them vulnerable to erosion. But volunteers are working to revive the landscape and protect local water sources. Source: DW.DE
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Award winning elm film

23 May 2013
Forty years ago Dutch elm disease swept through Britain killing millions of trees. Now a conservation charity, which helped bring elm trees back to the streets of Fitzrovia has won an award for its short film about London elms. Source: Fitzrovia
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Illegal logging in Malaysia less than 1%

21 May 2013
The problem of illegal logging in the Malaysian peninsula is under control according to Forestry Department director-general (peninsula) Professor Datuk Dr Abd Rahman Abd Rahim. Source: AsiaOne News
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Big three US timber REITs

21 May 2013
With homebuilding stocks on a tear over the past 12 months, what are some other industries that could be big benefactors from the surge in housing? Source: Seeking Alpha
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Paper cuts hurt in Finland

16 May 2013
In the wake of mobile giant Nokia's spectacular fall, another pillar of the Finnish economy is struggling to adapt to the digital age: the paper industry. Source: The Nation
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Ireland to focus on tree growth

16 May 2013
Despite being in the depths of a global economic recession, timber has never been in greater demand for use both in construction and as an energy source. Source: Irish Independent
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Five star tree houses in UK

14 May 2013
As English country house hotels go, Chewton Glen is one of the more traditional – a slice of five-star luxury on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. Source: Illawarra Mercury
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