Timber Industry News
Engineered wood for transport containers
When it comes to making transport packaging that are strong, cost effective and lightweight, containers and bins made with engineered wood products can be a smart solution. Source: Pallet Enterprize
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Plantations committee celebrates 16 years
Towong Shire’s plantations committee, the first committee of its kind established in Victoria, recently passed its 16th anniversary, an especially notable achievement with several of its founding members still actively involved on the committee. Source: Timberbiz
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NZ housing slumps
The New Zealand economy has been recovering from recession but slumping house sales are a significant risk to an optimistic outlook for the economy. Source: Otago Daily Times
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Peace deal debate in parliament but where is Giddings
The Tasmanian Opposition is set to vote against the Government’s legislation to dismantle the forest peace deal. Sources: The Examiner, 7 News
Timber recycling facility gets five year extension
A timber recycling facility in Clackline, Western Australia has been given a five-year extension of its temporary planning approval. Source: In My Community
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Scion faces court ruling against new technique
Forestry research institute Scion said a New Zealand High Court ruling against the use of new breeding techniques for pine trees won’t upset its current research program but could be an obstacle to future research. Source: Radio New Zealand
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SA workers redundancy now or worse to come
Forestry South Australia workers have another six week wait before the State Government decides whether they still have a job. Sources: ABC Rural, ABC
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Metal eating tree discovered
A plant just discovered in the jungles of the Philippines could help clean up contaminated industrial sites. Source: Takepart
Gunnedah Timbers future on-hold
New South Wales state Environment Minister Rob Stokes said he would receive a report on the management of cypress forests in two State Conservation Areas, by the end of the month. Sources: ABC News
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Oji seeks clearance to acquire CHH pulp & paper business
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Oji Oceania Management (NZ) Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Carter Holt Harvey Pulp & Paper Limited (CHHPP) from Carter Holt Harvey Limited. Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand