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SEK 8.8 million to research projects
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 27 June, 2019Category: Forest research and educationThe Södra Research Foundation has decided to grant an additional SEK 8.8 million to 12 research projects linked to forestry and the forest industry. / SödraLäs mer -
Janez Potočnik, ThinkForest: Forest policy can combine economic and climate policy goals
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 27 June, 2019Category: Forestry“It is important to understand that forest use should be assessed comprehensively in terms of economic, ecological and social sustainability,” said Janez Potočnik, the new chair of the European Forest Institute (EFI) science policy platform, ThinkForest. / forest.fiLäs mer -
Australian forest and wood products statistics
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 25 June, 2019Category: ForestryAustralia’s forestry industry continues to show signs of growth according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES). Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, said the report’s findings were great news for the country’s economy and particularly the regions. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Södra launches pre-painted exterior cladding
Uppdaterad: Monday, 24 June, 2019Category: WoodDemand is increasing for processed wood products, such as painted exterior cladding, and this autumn marks the release of Södra’s new product – pre-painted exterior cladding with a system that allows you to skip the painting step. The panels save work and time, and can be fitted all year round. The product has been developed in partnership with the coatings supplier Sherwin Williams, who also provide a warranty for the painting. / SödraLäs mer -
Barriers prevent forestry accessing carbon credits
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 18 June, 2019Category: ForestryArtificial barriers preventing forest industry businesses from accessing carbon credits through the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) means the fund isn’t realising its full potential according to Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton. / TimberbizLäs mer -
Pulpwood prices in North America were 5-10% higher in the 1Q/19 than the 1Q/18
Uppdaterad: Monday, 17 June, 2019Category: WoodPulpwood prices in North America were 5-10% higher in the 1Q/19 than the 1Q/18, with prices in the US South having increased the most due to challenging weather conditions, as reported by the North American Wood Fiber Review. / Wood Resources InternationalLäs mer -
DPME and DGs approve the Forestry PPGI Business Plan
Uppdaterad: Thursday, 13 June, 2019Category: ForestryThe PPGI held a meeting with the Economic Cluster of Directors-General in the Union Buildings last week. This was the last meeting of the Directors-General of the 5th administration since 1994 and so it was important for them to ratify the 5-year business plans of the key sectors, as these would form the main economic plan of the new administration after the May 2019 General Elections. / Forestry South AfricaLäs mer -
Matchmaking heaven in Reykjavik: networking for researchers
Uppdaterad: Wednesday, 12 June, 2019Category: Forest research and educationWelcome to our Matchmaking Day in Iceland, September 19th. Join us to develop your dream project, learn how to successfully apply for our funding and meet new forest and agricultural researchers during a field trip to the Icelandic nature. / SNS, Nordic Forest ResearchLäs mer -
Bark beetle infestation increases notification of final felling
Uppdaterad: Tuesday, 11 June, 2019Category: ForestryThe notified area of final felling increased by 17 per cent in the region South of Sweden during May compared with the corresponding month in 2018. In some counties has is it doubled. That is shown by monthly statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. One reason for the increase is the infestation of bark beetle which leads forest owners to notify for final felling to clear damaged forests. On national level there is only small alterations compared with May 2018. / Swedish Forest AgencyLäs mer -
Wood: The Ultimate Renewable campaign launch
Uppdaterad: Monday, 10 June, 2019Category: ForestryA new forestry advertising campaign with the logo, ‘Wood: The Ultimate Renewable’, is set to hit the screens, not just as a re-invigorated branding, but as a strategic reframing and an organising idea for the whole forestry sector. / TimberbizLäs mer