CONTENTS
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REGULARS
2 Wood for thought
28 Talking Timber : Looking for renewables ? Look no further than wood
30 Wood Wise
31 Personality profile : Roy Southey
32 Brandlistings
NEWS
3 Local news
5 International news
6
PROJECT
Local Project : An alternative approach to construction
10
PROJECT
International Project : BESIDE Habitat : A living environment where nature and culture meet
PROJECT
6 Local Project : An alternative approach to construction
10 International Project : BESIDE Habitat : A living environment where nature and culture meet
FEATURES
14 Preservative treated wood – a sustainable choice
19 SAUPA ’ s role in treating wooden poles
22 Treatment of outdoor timber and decking
24 Masahe Timber Treaters grows tenfold
OPINION
26 Value strategy pays off
24
FEATURES
Masahe Timber Treaters grows tenfold
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OPINION
Value strategy pays off
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