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Opinion Graeme Elphinstone: conservative extremists have caused Tasmania to limp
Uppdaterad: Friday, 26 June, 2020Category: WoodDuring my life I have seen many industries and businesses built up by people who have had vision, a passion for the future. I think back to our Hobart waterfront and Henry Jones IXL and the massive orchard and fruit growing industries throughout Tasmania that supported that industry. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Biodegradable paper pots for salads and herbs
Uppdaterad: Friday, 26 June, 2020Category: The pulp and paper industryIncreasingly more of the potted salad greens and herbs sold in the Lidl shops in Finland will be grown and sold in biodegradable paper pots. By autumn 2020, the share of paper pots for herbs will be 95 percent and for salad greens, over 60 percent. / Finnish Forest AssociationLäs mer -
Södra announces further expansion of Värö
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 24 June, 2020Category: The pulp and paper industrySödra is planning a new investment for its state-of-the-art pulp mill in Värö which will allow the mill to increase capacity yet further, in steps toward 850,000 tpy. / SödraLäs mer -
New association formed to fight Victorian Government native forest decision
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 24 June, 2020Category: WoodAll Victoria’s processors of hardwood timber have formed a new association to fight the Victorian State Government’s decision to shut the native forest industry. The Victorian Hardwood Sawmillers Association maintains the decision will lead to huge job losses and damage or decimate the regional communities that depend on the industry. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Project engineering for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill in Kemi to begin in August 2020
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 24 June, 2020Category: WoodfuelsThe project engineering for Metsä Fibre’s bioproduct mill project in Kemi, Finland will start at the beginning of August 2020. This means the detailed engineering of the mill’s technology, civil construction, MEI installations and commissioning, as well as preparation for the project’s construction phase. The engineering work will be carried out in cooperation with the selected four main implementation partners: Valmet, ABB, AFRY and Fimpec. / Metsä FibreLäs mer -
According to a recent study ecological packaging material is an increasingly important factor
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 23 June, 2020Category: The pulp and paper industryAccording to the LOHAS2020 study, a growing number of consumers are considering the consequences of their consumption behaviour. Up to two out of three Finnish consumers would like to have more information on which packaging would be the best choice for both the environment and the shelf life of the product. / Metsä BoardLäs mer -
Open call for networks
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 23 June, 2020Category: Forest research and educationNordic Forest Research (SNS) and the Forest Bioeconomy Network hereby announce a joint research network call. The aim of the call is to promote collaboration and strengthen forest research related to bioeconomy in the Nordic region by networking activities. Deadline for application submission is September 21st, 2020 at 24:00 CET. New reporting deadline: September 1st, 2022. / SNSLäs mer -
Mire simulator helps curb environmental impact of forest drainage
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 23 June, 2020Category: ForestryNew forest drainage operations are practically never undertaken in Finland any longer, but restoring overgrown drainage ditches often makes sense financially. A mire simulator helps to plan the restoration so as to cause less harm to the environment. / Finnish Forest AssociationLäs mer -
Reindeer husbandry in focus for the next matchmaking day
Uppdaterad: Monday, 22 June, 2020Category: Forest research and educationNKJ and SNS jointly invite researchers and stakeholders interested in reindeer husbandry to a matchmaking day online, August 25, 2020. / SNSLäs mer -
Friday Analysis: Buy Australian Timber could be difficult in Victoria, not as difficult as being a minister
Uppdaterad: Monday, 22 June, 2020Category: WoodSome great news for the timber industry in general this week has been tempered by the bad news still coming out of East Gippsland. The Buy Australian Timber First campaign sees a much-welcomed united push from all the big operators – AKD, Boral, Hyne, OneFortyOne, Timberlink and Wespine – towards increasing the use of timber in the building industry. In a joint letter to industry partners, the group says the collective industry could face some of the toughest business conditions ever seen. / TimberbizLäs mer