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Timber shortage hits housing market

Rural News

Demand for housing is on the rise, and there’s concern the construction sector could face a serious timber supply gap without new plantings.

A report has found and average of 259-thousand new homes will be needed annually by 20-50, up from 183-thousand.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Australian Forest Products Association Chief Executive Ross Hampton to hear just how many trees need planting to keep up.

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