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Wood fibre cost fall
Wood fibre costs for the global pulp industry fell in the 2Q/10 after having increased for 18 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fibre costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.
 
Safferys spokesperson on renewables
The Landed Estates & Rural Business Group of Chartered Accountants, Saffery Champness, has appointed Shirley Mathieson as a press spokesperson on environmental and green issues. Shirley joins a group of partners who have a wealth of experience in advising large rural estates and who provide advice to the press on all aspects of tax and rural business management. A partner at the Inverness office, Shirley provides specialist accounts and tax advice to private clients, landed estates and commercial organisations.
 
West Midlands rural regeneration conference

Advantage West Midlands-backed Rural Regeneration Zone (RRZ) Annual Conference will focus on working together to deliver rural regeneration in a new era.  The high profile event, which is being held at Ludlow Racecourse on Friday 2nd July, will provide a unique opportunity to look at ways in which the Zone is helping drive forward the area’s emergence from the downturn and the opportunities/challenges that will no doubt arise from a new political landscape. A new announcement on broadband provision will headline the Conference and there will be a host of keynote speakers on hand to debate present and future issues, including Chairman of Advantage West Midlands Sir Roy McNulty, Jon Dover from Care Farming West Midlands and the possibility of a Minister from the new coalition Government.
 

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NI forestry invites tenders for sporting rights PDF Print E-mail
Written by Charlie Jacoby   
Monday, 09 February 2009 11:11

Forest Service Northern Ireland is offering five-year leases on seven forests in the province ranging from 100 acres to 2,500 acres. Previous successful bids ranged from £100 to £800 a year.
Last Updated on Monday, 09 February 2009 11:30
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Game larder review PDF Print E-mail
Written by Charlie Jacoby   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 23:04
At work in a Williams larder 
Tay Valley Forest District commissioned Williams Scotland to design a transportable deer processing and larder unit that can be moved according to need. Williams’ unique solution is a purpose built heavy duty, steel container with a modular construction preparation area and cold store to rear. Up to 40 carcases are moved on heavy duty hanging rails and carriers.
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Scottish ‘gem’ estate PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dick Playfair   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 22:59
Target practice above Loch Tay 
Some people’ grandfathers made some excellent decisions. There's some spectacular stalking above Loch Tay on Remony, bought by the grandfather of its current owner, James Duncan Miller.
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Stag party (with pigeons) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Charlie Jacoby   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 22:14
Harvey in his hide 
Harvey Carruthers’ stag party in Perthshire was a medley of sport. 
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Islay magnet for woodcock PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Lester   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 22:05
They come from the East, they migrate west across Scotland ahead of the frost and they stop where it’s warm. You can shoot them anywhere in Scotland but never in such large numbers as on the West Coast island of Islay. 
Last Updated on Sunday, 08 February 2009 22:21
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