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Testing the water to shut town native timber in Victoria
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 11 July, 2019Category: ForestryA market research company is visiting country towns in Victoria to test the water on the public’s reaction to shutting down the native timber industry. The most recent of several events was in Maryborough on Wednesday night. Others are understood to have taken place in Shepparton and Bendigo as well as various centres in Gipplsland. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Europe has the solutions for moving towards bioeconomy – the question is how to implement them
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 10 July, 2019Category: WoodfuelsThe message from the European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 conference in Helsinki was that by now we have enough research and development to start upscaling bioeconomy. The most challenging task is, however, to engage the people at large, the consumers and the various European regions in the change. / Finnish Forest AssociationLäs mer -
RFA paper misrepresents native forestry says IFA
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 10 July, 2019Category: ForestryThe RFA modernisation paper understates the existing levels of protection for biodiversity in Victoria and misrepresents the role of the state’s native forest timber industry, according to the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA). / TimberbizLäs mer -
Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs intensify innovation collaboration
Uppdaterad: Friday, 5 July, 2019Category: The pulp and paper industryThe demand for sustainable packaging among consumers and brand owners all over the world is growing at an exponential rate, which in many cases drives a strong need to replace plastic packaging. Strong partnerships are required to bring about the development and innovation needed to meet this demand. A good reason for Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs to intensify their successful collaboration. / BillerudKorsnäsLäs mer -
No shortage of forest issues at EU tables during Finland’s EU presidency
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 4 July, 2019Category: ForestryFinland holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months. / Finnish Forest AssociationLäs mer -
Timber construction to upskill workers
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 2 July, 2019Category: WoodThe Australian construction industry needs to focus more on industry skilling and the enabling of modern construction enterprise capability, a leading construction industry expert has warned. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Snow and drought led to higher felling costs in 2018
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 2 July, 2019Category: ForestryThe cost of felling in large scale forestry increased in 2018, according to recent statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. Large amounts of snow in the north and dry summer weather both contributed to higher costs for regeneration felling and thinning. / The Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Forestry Corp NSW acquires 2000 hectares of pine
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 2 July, 2019Category: WoodMore than 2000 hectares of southern pine plantations near Grafton are now in public hands, after Forestry Corporation of NSW bought the timber rights to plantations established under contract for a private company. General Manager of Forestry Corporation’s Softwood Plantations Division Mike Beardsell said the purchase delivered a long-term boost to timber production in the region. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Preparatory work included to the pre-engineering project of Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill in Kemi begins in the mill area
Uppdaterad: Monday, 1 July, 2019Category: WoodfuelsMetsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, will start the preparatory work as a part of the pre-engineering at the Kemi mill area during July 2019. Preparatory work means the cleaning and organisation of land areas and the demolition of buildings. / MetsäLäs mer -
Bergs Timber acquires a company with wood pellet production located in Fågelfors, Sweden
Uppdaterad: Monday, 1 July, 2019Category: WoodfuelsBergs Timber AB (publ) has of today signed an agreement with AB Fogelfors Bruk to acquire all shares in Fågelfors Hyvleri AB. The agreement is based on the letter of intent published on May 8, 2019. The acquisition was completed and the shares in Fågelfors Hyvleri were taken over in conjunction with the signing of the agreement. Of the total purchase price, SEK 48 million, SEK 18 million is paid in newly issued shares. / Bergs TimberLäs mer