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

Stimulus to help bolster forests and forest products

The Australian Government is inviting applications for funding under the $9 million Forest Industries Development Fund.
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Putting things to the test is a positive move

IF YOU want to know something about a product, whether it be new or old, the best thing is to ask someone in the know. That’s what we have done and so has been born Australian Forests & Timber News’ Tried & Tested, the definitive view of a product in the field tested by thos
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ITC grows market share in forestry MIS

ITC Limited (ITC) MIS sales for the year to 30 June indicated it had trebled its share of the MIS market. ITC’s final MIS sales of $24 million (exclusive of GST) for the year represent approximately 10% of the total market estimated in FY2009.
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Start planning now for bushfire season

Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett has called on those living in bushfire-prone areas to start work now on preparing for the fire season.
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World’s largest Forestry AAU Transaction– 520,000 Forestry AAUs sold from New Zealand to European Buyer

The world’s largest transaction to date involving a purchase and sale of forestry AAUs from New Zealand has just taken place. This is also the first purchase of forestry AAUs from New Zealand by a European Buyer.
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Applications being taken for Jacobs Fund grants

APPLICATIONS ARE currently being taken for the Maxwell Ralph Jacobs Fund 2010 grants.
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All the latest news

The current edition of Australian Forests & Timber News brings you the latest in what is happening in the industry. Just a few of the topics covered are: * Forestry is the only carbon-positive sector * It's a first (superb new Tried & Tested segment) * Government support
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New deal ensures forestry growth in NSW

FOREST ENTERPRISES Australia (FEA) and Forests NSW have signed a pact to establish and maintain 4,500 hectares of hardwood plantation in the north and north east areas of the State over three years.
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