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World Recession Likely to Begin in Q2 and Q3 This Year
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 13 May, 2020Category: ForestryA world recession looks likely to begin in the second and third quarter of this year, depending on how quickly China and developed countries bring Covid-19 under control. / Forestry in South AfricaLäs mer -
Continued sharp increase in Gävleborg County
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 12 May, 2020Category: ForestryThe sharp increase in areas notified for final felling in Gävleborg County in March continued in April, and the notified area more than doubled in comparison with the same month 2019. / Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Södra ends furlough scheme at Mönsterås
Uppdaterad: Monday, 11 May, 2020Category: WoodSödra has now ended the furlough scheme introduced at the sawmill and port at Mönsterås in April in light of reduced demand related to the ongoing pandemic. / SödraLäs mer -
Liberals’ Gary Blackwood calls for forestry protesters to be fined
Uppdaterad: Monday, 11 May, 2020Category: WoodShadow Assistant Minister for Forestry, Gary Blackwood, is calling on Victoria’s Police Minister Lisa Neville to confirm if forestry protesters will be fined under strict COVID-19 Stay-at-Home directions. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Metsä Pavilion – rapid construction with wooden elements
Uppdaterad: Friday, 8 May, 2020Category: WoodThe load-bearing wooden structures for Metsä Pavilion were assembled in only 11 days. The Pavilion, built on the grounds of the Finnish Embassy in Tokyo, is Business Finland’s project and Metsä Group is the main partner. The Pavilion will be used as a venue for different Embassy meetings and Business Finland events. It will also host the Finnish national team during the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games. / Metsä WoodLäs mer -
Responsible Wood Zooms into Trans-Tasman standard
Uppdaterad: Friday, 8 May, 2020Category: ForestryEven in these challenging times it’s business as usual for the AS/NZS 4708 Standards Reference Committee as they work towards the Trans-Tasman Sustainable Forest Management Standard due out in the second half of 2020. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Arctic Blue Gin package wins AIMCAL Product of the Year award
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 7 May, 2020Category: The pulp and paper industryMetsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, designed the package structure, the original graphics and the embossing. The impressive package uses the lightweight and strong MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright folding boxboard 350 g/m2. / Metsä BoardLäs mer -
Pine seedling sales significantly exceed expectations
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 7 May, 2020Category: ForestryPine seedling sales continue to break new records. In four years, the number of pine seedlings from Södra that are sold has risen from just over three million to just over six million. / SödraLäs mer -
East Gippsland to feel the most economic pain
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 6 May, 2020Category: WoodThe State Government in Victoria has been slammed following a report that indicates East Gippsland – because of the bushfires and Covid-19 – will be the hardest hit region economically in the coronavirus fallout. The State Opposition says the report highlights the need to retain the native timber industry in East Gippsland. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Stora Enso and Cordenka partner to develop bio-based carbon fiber materials
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 6 May, 2020Category: The pulp and paper industryStora Enso and Cordenka have signed a joint development agreement to develop precursors for bio-based carbon fiber. The co-development is driven by the need for high performance carbon fiber in transportation, construction and power generation. / Stora EnsoLäs mer