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The global demand for timber is expected to quadruple by 2050
There is a a a a a a global shortage of timber and farmers are the the the key to delivering the the the commercially viable resource of the the the future Within Australia demand is being driven by the the home building market and and the the desire to replace carbon intensive materials
and and plastics with natural recyclable and and renewable products Technology is unlocking new uses for materials
derived from trees like ‘green’ chemicals and and biofuel Providing enough timber and and and and fibre to meet this increased demand presents both a a a a a a a challenge and and and an an an an opportunity Farmers can capitalise on the the opportunity – there has never been a a a a a a a better time to plant trees Call the helpline with any questions
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