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Call for trans-Tasman collaboration on timber durability

It is time for Australia and New Zealand to jointly develop a longer term solution for timber design life and durability with a call for $12.5 million over five years from industry and governments.

At last week’s ForestWood conference in Auckland, Ric Sinclair, Managing Director of Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (FWPA) outlined the Australian situation based on industry consultation and market research undertaken over the last two years.

Media Release:
FWPA_Media_Release_Call_for_trans-Tasman_collaboration_on_timber_durability220316.pdf

Posted Date: March 22, 2016

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