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Climate change moving faster than trees can adapt

20 December 2024
Climate change is progressing faster than tree species can adapt or migrate to regions with more suitable climates. Geographic barriers and fragmented habitats caused by land use hinder the natural spread of trees, making passive restoration efforts, those with little or no human invo
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Forestry program to enhance water conservation in Finland

20 December 2024
Stora Enso is launching a water program in Finland, aiming to improve water quality and enhance water conservation actions in forestry operations. The objective is to find new forest management practices, sharpen the focus on water conservation and water ecosystems, and provide forest
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World’s largest single line pulp mill

20 December 2024
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, officially inaugurated the world’s largest single-line pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil in December. Source: Timberbiz With capacity to produce 2.55 million tonnes of pulp per year, the project is the result o
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Scion’s challenging year

20 December 2024
This has been a challenging year for the New Zealand science sector due to a changing landscape and regulatory space. The government review under way to improve the effectiveness and impact of New Zealand’s science sector has created uncertainty, and Scion has been further challenged
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WA’s dangerous Christmas Tree

20 December 2024
A simple picture of what has been described as one of the “biggest parasites in the world” has showcased a native Australian tree in a “spectacular” bloom of golden orange flowers – highlighting the hidden uniqueness found in the Australian outback. Source: Yah
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Places for koalas in Cowarra forest

20 December 2024
The Guulabaa Place of Koala tourism precinct is now officially open in the Cowarra State Forest, following a $6.1 million investment from the Australian and NSW Government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. Source: Timberbiz The word Guulabaa means “Place of Koala” in local Gath
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Scion’s experimental forest

20 December 2024
Scion scientists looking to establish New Zealand’s largest mixed-species Experimental Forest have sought inspiration from overseas. Source: Timberbiz Puruki Experimental Forest, south of Rotorua, is a 35-hectare Pinus radiata forest. It was originally established in 1968 as part of a
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FWPA reflects on 2024

20 December 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the Forest and Wood Products Association (FWPA) is reflecting on the progress made this year and sharing its vision for the opportunities ahead in 2025. Source: Timberbiz The forest and wood products industry has faced significant challenges, with housing sta
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – commodity trades survived to ‘25

20 December 2024
There won’t be too many people unhappy that we’re about to rule a line under this year, especially those in commodity trades that have ‘survived to ‘25’. Billy Joel could rewrite ‘We didn’t start the fire’, base it solely on 2024 and still not run out of topics. Having said that, 2025
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Christmas trees for Japan that will live on as furniture

18 December 2024
Kengo Kuma has designed two festive trees that are bringing joy to visitors of the lobbies of The Tokyo EDITION in Ginza and in Toranomon, Japan, two luxury hotels in Tokyo. Source: Timberbiz Komorebi – sunlight through the leaves and Kigumi – woven woods are eco-friendly trees that w
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