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| January plywood supply |
The JLR is reporting that January 2010 plywood imports were 2.7% down on those for January 2009. Domestic supply remained at about the same level but it was imports that slumped. High FOB asking prices, particularly by Malaysian and ... ITTO |
| Jatropha plantations |
Indian Oil Co. is looking to acquire 50,000 hectares of wasteland in various Indian states. They have reportedly already acquired 30,000 ha. in Chhatisgarh and another 2,000 ha. in Madhya Pradesh. The company is seeking more land in Uttar ... ITTO |
| Japan・s green housing |
In a recent economic stimulus package the Japanese government created incentives for sustainable homes. Home owners who opt for eco-friendly and thermally efficient homes will earn so-called eco-points which can be exchanged for gift ... ITTO |
| July plywood imports and housing starts slow |
In July 2009, Japan・s plywood imports fell 26.6% by volume from the same month in 2008 (Figure 1), reported JLR. Housing starts in July were 32% less than the same month of 2008 (Figure 2), the same as in June 2009, with wood-based units ... ITTO |
| Japan submits bill to House promoting wood use |
Japan Lumber Reports has indicated the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito submitted a bill to the House of Representatives that promotes wood use in public facilities and wood-based housing. The bill, which is designed to contribute to ... ITTO |
| Japan・s lumber imports fall sharply in 2008 |
Japan Lumber Journal (JLJ) reported that Japan・s imports declined by value for the first time in three years. The total value of lumber imports was JPY1157.9 billion yen, a 17% drop from 2007. Southsea lumber and plywood, Russian logs, ... ITTO |
| Japan finalizes carbon offset system for forests |
Japan Lumber Reports indicated that Japan・s Ministry of Forestry has established a forest carbon credit system. The system, which is based on the J-ver (Japan Verified Emissions Reduction) system launched in November 2008, will help ... ITTO |
| Japan extends financial support for Indonesian economy |
The Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide financial support of USD1.5 billion to Indonesia as part of a guarantee on the sale of yen-denominated .samurai・ bonds, reported The Jakarta Globe. Japan will also assist in ... ITTO |
| Japan・s housing and plywood markets dip at end 2008 |
December 2008・s plywood imports and housing starts dipped below December 2007 levels, reported the Japan Lumber Journal (JLJ). Although housing starts fell by 5.8% compared to December 2007 levels, overall starts for year 2008 rose by ... ITTO |
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