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SCA starts the forest adventure "Kalla Champs" with Charlotte Kalla
Uppdaterad: Friday, 18 October, 2019Category: Forest research and education, ForestrySCA is now launching the forest adventure "Kalla Champs" for children and young people together with ski star Charlotte Kalla. The aim is to get more children and young people out into the forest and nature in a playful and fun way. The initiative is based on the belief in the force of the forest and its positive impact on health. / SCALäs mer -
91 percent of the area under regeneration was approved
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 16 October, 2019Category: ForestryThe proportion of regeneration areas assessed and approved under the Forestry Act has shown a positive development since the turn of the century. The latest 3-year average showed that 91 percent of the area under regeneration was approved under §6 of the Forestry Act. This level is unchanged compared with the previous year’s results and remains at the highest level since the inventory started in 1999. / Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Decreased activity in notification of final felling area in September
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 15 October, 2019Category: ForestryMonthly statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency shows an overall decrease in notified area for final felling in September compared to the same month 2018 – in region South of Northern Sweden 41 per cent. The reason behind the decrease are the vast areas notified after the extensive forest fires last year. In region Central Sweden forest owners continues the high level of forest operations with an increase of 6 per cent of notified areas compared to September last year. / Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Holmen introduces digital wood scanning
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 15 October, 2019Category: WoodHolmen is now taking another step towards more resource-efficient and digital forestry. Through an advanced three-dimensional image analysis of the forest company’s wood deliveries, Holmen will be able to increase the efficiency of transport and boost the added value of the wood. / HolmenLäs mer -
Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report rated among top ten globally
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 15 October, 2019Category: The pulp and paper industryFor the second year running, Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report 2018 has been included in the top ten sustainability reports globally according to the latest Reporting matters publication by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). / Stora EnsoLäs mer -
Metsähallitus fights climate change – forests classified as carbon sinks and carbon storages
Uppdaterad: Friday, 11 October, 2019Category: ForestryThe aim of climate smart forestry is to employ practices that improve the mitigation of climate change. / Finnish Forest AssociationLäs mer -
Machine for planting forest plants goes into new phase - field tests in November
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 9 October, 2019Category: ForestryThe development of the planting machine Plantma X is moving forward. In November, field tests will begin and in spring 2020 the machine is expected to be put into operation. / Svenska skogsplantorLäs mer -
South African Forestry Sector Makes Chainsaw Training Safer With Virtual Reality
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 9 October, 2019Category: ForestryIn a world first, trainee chainsaw operators will soon be able to use a virtual reality (VR) application to test their theoretical knowledge and hone their skill in a simulated timber plantation. / Forestry South AfricaLäs mer -
Gross felling is expected to increase in 2019
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 8 October, 2019Category: ForestryHarvesting is expected to increase this year, showing a forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency. If the forecast stands, it is the highest figure since 2007.The gross felling in 2019 is estimated to be 94 million forest cubic metres. It is slightly more than 2018 when the preliminary gross felling was less than 93.5 million cubic metres. / Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Victorian opposition opens community consultation in Gippsland
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 8 October, 2019Category: WoodYoung people in Gippsland came together last week for a regional symposium on the future of our forests. Organised by Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land and The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, the day was an opportunity for young Gippslanders to have their say on the future management of the state forests. / TimberbizLäs mer