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## [Harvesting Tropical Rainforest Hardwood](https://defign.adnz.org.nz/harvesting-tropical-rainforest-hardwood)

[Martin Thompson - LMA Timber](https://defign.adnz.org.nz/author/martin-thompson-lma-timber) 

 03 February, 2025

Opinion Piece contributed by Martin Thompson - LMA Timber Founder and Director

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