Resolute is justifiably proud of the recognition it has received for leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices after scooping 32 awards and distinctions in 2021. Source: Timberbiz INTERNATIONAL BIG Awards for Busin
The latest survey by the National Association of State Foresters in the US has found that state forestry agencies continue to play key roles in protecting and enhancing America’s forested landscapes even in the face of modern challenges, including COVID-19, catastrophic wildfire, and
The Forestry Commission in the UK has published its gender pay gap report for the 2020-2021 year it publishes the mean and medium gender pay gaps, the bonus pay gap and the proportions of male and female employees in each pay quartile. Source: Timberbiz The average (mean) hourly rate
Refuelling can take up a great deal of your time when working in the forest, this is why Komatsu offers a fuel tank that increases forest machine productivity while being rugged enough to handle demanding forest environments. Source: Timberbiz As with all Komatsu products, the Mobile
A sloped roof lined with wooden bleachers and plants conceals the student hub that Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has created for the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Sources: Kengo Kuma, Dezeen Named the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza, the building sits partially below ground
The EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the numbe
Lumber prices are rallying again as housing demand remains hot and supply-chain disruptions continue to drag on. A recent survey of home builders revealed that many expect lumber prices to continue to go up in 2022. Source: Business Insider Currently, the commodity is worth US$1,188 p
Engineered wood products (EWPs), including cross-laminated timber (CLT), are in increasing demand in China’s ancient building renovation or pseudo-classic building construction markets. These activities are related to China’s cultural tourism promotion. In addition, EWPs are used in d
The idea for a wooden sidewalk came to Akihiko Higuchi after his grandmother lost her eyesight. Instead of a sidewalk of asphalt, could one be made with something else that is safer for the visually impaired? The answer was wood, which also made it eco-friendly. Source: Inquirer Kyush
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore have launched a comprehensive response to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis – “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” Source: Ti