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Harvey rejects forestry claims

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:45:31 +0000

Harvey rejects forestry claims
Retailer Harvey Norman has rejected claims it is contributing to the destruction of Australia’s forests.

John Paulson, Largest Stakeholder In Sino-Forest, Sells All Holdings In Embattled Forestry Company

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:44:07 +0000

John Paulson, Largest Stakeholder In Sino-Forest, Sells All Holdings In Embattled Forestry Company
THE CANADIAN PRESS — TORONTO – Sino-Forest’s largest shareholder, Paulson & Co., is reportedly selling off its investment in China forestry company Sino-Forest Corp. (TSX:TRE).

Agencies to help conserve Hawaii’s forestry

Thu, 26 May 2011 01:44:14 +0000

Agencies to help conserve Hawaii’s forestry
Associated Press – May 20, 2011 11:04 AM ET HONOLULU (AP) – State and federal agencies have signed a partnership to help conserve Hawaii’s forestry.

Ann Arbor officials hear budget proposals for forestry, utilities, dams and attorney’s office

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:44:32 +0000

Ann Arbor officials hear budget proposals for forestry, utilities, dams and attorney’s office
City Attorney Stephen Postema addresses the Ann Arbor City Council Monday night, outlining a plan to trim $47,000 from his office’s budget.Ryan J. Stanton | AnnArbor.com Ann Arbor officials continued discussions Monday night on how to close a projected $2.4……

New book celebrates 100 years of Minn. forestry

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:43:15 +0000

New book celebrates 100 years of Minn. forestry
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the upcoming 100th anniversary of its forestry division with a new book.

NDP plans hike on forestry stumpage fees

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:43:05 +0000

NDP plans hike on forestry stumpage fees
The NDP is promising to hike stumpage fees to log on Crown land and to offer woodlot owners a multi-year silviculture funding package.

Hinton becomes a centre for Alberta forestry training

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:40 +0000

Hinton becomes a centre for Alberta forestry training
Obscured by the spruce, pine, and aspen that crest the hill between Highway 16 and Switzer Drive is an important part of Hinton history that has grown with this young town: the Hinton Training Centre (HTC).

Putin sacks forestry chief over fires

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:43:59 +0000

Putin sacks forestry chief over fires
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has sacked Russia’s forestry agency chief over the failure to prevent the summer’s devastating wildfires.

Forestry SA not for sale: Foley

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:43:39 +0000

Forestry SA not for sale: Foley
State Treasurer Kevin Foley says there are no plans to sell Forestry SA.

Arkansas Forestry Crews Continue to Battle Wildfires

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:43:08 +0000

Arkansas Forestry Crews Continue to Battle Wildfires
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)–The Arkansas Forestry Commission says crews are continuing to fight wildfires in parts of the state.

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