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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 -
Rewarded for research on cross-laminated timber
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 8 October, 2019Category: Trä och träindustrin– The appreciation is a highlight for me, says Gerhard Schickhofer. Today, Monday 7 October, he will receive the 2019 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for research and knowledge transfer behind cross-laminated timber, CLT. / MWPLäs mer -
Sawlog prices have moved downward in most countries worldwide
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 8 October, 2019Category: WoodWood raw-material costs for many lumber producers in Europe and North America have fallen over the past year both because of increased timber harvests and reduced log demand, particularly in North America and Asia. Some of the biggest price changes in the 1H/19 have been seen in the Western US, Central Europe and New Zealand. / Wood Resources InternationalLäs mer -
Bergs Timber reduces production and moves their head office to Vimmerby
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 8 October, 2019Category: WoodThe spruce beetle infestation in Central Europe has continued during the summer and the situation is serious in several parts of the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. The damaged forests in Sweden have also increased and a large part of the harvesting in Småland, Östergötland and Sörmland is concentrated on damaged forests. All parties in the Swedish forestry sector are working together to reduce the long-term effects and the hope is that the situation will improve in 2020. / Bergs TimberLäs mer -
Forestry South Africa launches new infographic for Arbor Month
Uppdaterad: Monday, 7 October, 2019Category: ForestrySunday, September 1st saw the launch of National Arbor Month by Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Maggie Sotyu in Port Elizabeth. This year's theme is Forests and Sustainable Cities. / Forestry South AfricaLäs mer -
Soil as a carbon sink
Uppdaterad: Monday, 7 October, 2019Category: Forest research and educationThe Nordic Council of Ministers has commissioned the Nordic Committee for Agriculture and Food Research (NKJ) to look more closely at how soil can be used as a carbon sink for the sake of the climate. / SNSLäs mer -
Over half of Europe’s endemic trees face extinction
Uppdaterad: Friday, 4 October, 2019Category: ForestryOver half (58%) of Europe’s endemic trees are threatened with extinction, according to assessments of the state of the continent’s biodiversity published today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The introduction of invasive species, unsustainable logging and urban development are key threats causing the decline of tree species such as the horse-chestnut across Europe. / IUCNLäs mer -
Vic Government cancels community consultation on code for timber
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 3 October, 2019Category: ForestryThe Victorian State Government has cancelled its community consultation process into reforms to the code of practice for timber production. State Environment Minister Lily D’Ambosio took the odd step of announcing the community engagement on the code through a release on Twitter. / TimberbizLäs mer