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Re-Opening The Weld To The Public

Tuesday, January 22, 2008:

Forestry Tasmania has thrown open the gates to multiple sites in the Weld Valley today, and welcomed the public back into more State-managed forested areas. 
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Illegal Weld Valley Protest Disbanded

Tuesday, January 08, 2008:

An illegal protest in the Weld Valley wound down this morning when Tasmanian Police and State Emergency Services removed balaclava-clad individuals from an exclusion zone. Photos are available to the media. 
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Tasmania's Forests Are Storing More Carbon Each Year

Saturday, December 15, 2007:

The results of a study commissioned by Forestry Tasmania show that between now and 2050, Tasmanias state forest will absorb more atmospheric carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas (GHG), than it will release, making Tasmanias state forests a net sink of carbon. 
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Wood Supply Sustainable For 90 Years

Friday, September 14, 2007:

A new review has found Tasmania’s State forest is capable of sustaining current wood production levels for the next 90 years. 
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Forests Council Calls For Protest Talks

Friday, September 07, 2007:

Chairman of the Forests and Forest Industry Council (FFIC), Rob Woolley today called on forest activists to respond to Forestry Tasmania’s call for dialogue on how to move forward responsibly in relation to forest protest action. 
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New Forest Facts Website Launched

Wednesday, August 08, 2007:

A new website that will help educate young Australians and their teachers about the facts of sustainable management of Australia’s forests was launched today by the Minister for Forestry and Conservation, Senator Eric Abetz. 
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Japanese Forests Communication Campaign Launch

Wednesday, August 01, 2007:

Japanese paper producers and consumers will have a greater understanding of Australian forestry as a result of a new information package. 
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Pulp Mill Means Security For Tasmanians

Tuesday, July 17, 2007:

Chairman of the Forests and Forest Industry Council (FFIC), Rob Woolley said today that the proposed pulp mill development by Gunns Limited would bring important wealth creation to our State and send a positive signal to potential investors that we are open to opportunity for sustainable development in Tasmania. 
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