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

Bushfire devastation inevitable without forest industry

In its submission to the Black Saturday Bushfires Royal Commission, the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI), Victoria’s peak forestry body, has warned of a further reduction in bushfire prevention and suppression capabilities without the presence of a strong forest indus
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New Zealand Forest Expo 2010 postponed

Organizers of the popular four-yearly Forest Industries Expo have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2010 event until the global economic downturn has eased.
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CATERPILLAR launches new 18t and 20t forwarders

Cat Forest Products announces the launch of a new forwarder line with the introduction of two models with 18 metric tonne and 20 metric tonne capacities.
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Council to consider wood pellet mill plan

The Grant District Council in south-east South Australia will be asked to consider a proposal for a multi-million wood pellet mill for the region.
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Hoo Hoo International Convention

The Rameses, with help from Black Bart #181, invite you to join them for the 2009 HHI Convention in Reno, Nevada, 'The Biggest Little City in the World.' Reno and surrounding area is known for its good ol’ western hospitality.
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Great Southern appoints voluntary administrators

The Directors of Great Southern Limited and Great Southern Managers Australia Limited have appointed Martin Jones, Andrew Saker, Darren Weaver and James Stewart of Ferrier Hodgson as joint and several administrators of the two companies and the majority of their subsidiaries.
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Number of Australian wine producers tops 2300

The number of Australian wine producers continues to grow despite concerns of drought and over-supply that are impacting profitability in the industry. There are now 2320 wine-producing companies in Australia according to the 27th annual Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Dir
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Australia’s forest sector resilient in 2008, tougher times to come

Throughout 2008 Australia’s forest sector continued to perform strongly according to a new ABARE report released Wednesday.
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