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July 01, 2013

Bioeconomy as a solution for the declining forest industry of South Australia
Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jul 01, 2013
South Australia's forest industry is being significantly challenged as production levels fall due to declining export competitiveness and accordingly means for improving the industry's competitiveness are being sought. The South Australian State Government's Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) has invited VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland experts to undertake a study that identifies potential routes by which the increased competitiveness can be ach ... read more

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