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

Forestry Sector Guide to Workplace Safety 2016/17

There are a number of hazards associated with forestry operations, but steps and measures can be taken to eliminate or reduce risks to forestry workers. Source: Timberbiz Pro-Visual Publishing, in cooperation with Australian Forestry Growers, and the Australian Forest Contractors Asso
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NZ Government needs to walk the talk with climate change

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

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

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

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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Chinese firms exporting with Vietnamese labels

Local wood companies voiced their concerns at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City over Chinese firms now exporting their timber products under Vietnamese labels. Source: Tuoi Tre News Wood manufacturers across Vietnam attended a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City hosted by the Vietnamese Chamber o
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Resolute, resolute in suing Greenpeace

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

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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