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Latest timber industry news, updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Sawmills future in doubt in Tasmania

Sawmills could become unviable if Forestry Tasmania implements significant price increases for sawlogs, an industry group says. Source: ABC News The state-owned business posted a $67 million loss and the Government announced a major restructure, which would include cutting 35 jobs and
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Renamed Sustainable Timber Tas will shed 35 jobs

Forestry Tasmania will be renamed and a further 35 jobs will be cut under a revamp announced by the State Government. Source: ABC News It will remain a government business, but will be downsized and renamed Sustainable Timber Tasmania. Resources Minister Guy Barnett told Parliament 35
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Tas Forestry loss may lead to new areas for logging

Tasmania’s Resources Minister has used Forestry Tasmania’s $67 million loss to reinforce his argument new areas may need to be opened up to logging. Source: Herald Sun Forestry Tasmania’s annual report tabled in State Parliament shows a loss of $67 million and a cash loss of $16.3 mil
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Tree Farmer of the Year for 2016

Roger and Outhay Poltock have been named as the 2016 National Tree Farmers of the Year at the Australian Forest Growers National Conference in Launceston. Source: Timberbiz The award including a $5000 cash prize is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and is
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Australia and China forestry co-operation

Cooperation between Australia and China countries in the field of forestry has been germinating for some time, but the first signs of real strength and maturity in the relationship are upon us according to the Institute of Foresters. Source: Timberbiz Institute of Foresters Australia
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Green building champion joins FWPA

Tony Arnel, previously chair of the World Green Building Council, has been elected to the Board of Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) at the company’s annual general meeting held in Launceston, Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz “The nomination of Mr Arnel and subsequent election by t
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Solomon Islands tightens logging by foreigners

The Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Forestry and Research will not issue any more felling licenses to newly registered foreign companies intending to carry out logging activities in the country. Source: Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation A Government statement said this is to contr
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US Airports support aviation biofuels

Alliance Bioenergy announced that the Airports Council International – North America (“ACI-NA”) has given its written support of the CTS process for the production of aviation biofuels and Alliance’s application to the Department of Energy for a bio-refinery demonstration plant, produ
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