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US to double duty on Canadian softwood

26 November 2021
The United States will almost double the duties on Canadian softwood lumber from most producers to 17.9%. The current rate for most companies is about 9%. Sources: Timberbiz Mary Ng, Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, i
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Europe’s dramatic entrance into the China market

26 November 2021
European softwood logs were practically non-existent at Chinese ports five years ago. However, a combination of a never-ending hunger for more wood in the country, reductions in shipments from previously significant trading partners, and an oversupply of timber in Europe have altered
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It’s time to choose and care for a Christmas tree

24 November 2021
Choosing a Christmas tree is a highlight of the festive season. But how do you choose the best Christmas tree for your home and keep it looking good throughout Christmas and into the New Year. Source: Timberbiz Forestry England’s Christmas tree expert Simon Butcher reveals his top tip
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Volvo tests remote controlled log loader

24 November 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled high-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes and explore its potential as an enabler for automation.
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Products linked to deforestation on the EU hit list

24 November 2021
Products linked to deforestation, including beef, wood, palm oil, soy, coffee and cocoa, will be banned from entering the EU following landmark legal proposals announced by the EU executive. Source: Lexology The EU executive outlined a draft law requiring companies to prove that agric
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Wood cuts through noisy Zooms

22 November 2021
For the past few years, many have become used to having virtual meetings in their homes. Spaces like kitchen tables, couches, spare bedrooms, and hammocks in the yard have all become “offices”. As you can imagine, many of these spaces aren’t well known for their acoustic qualities. So
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Biomass for optical applications

22 November 2021
Researchers are mapping out how biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications. A digital, urbanised world consumes huge amounts of raw materials that could hardly be called environmentally friendly. One promising solution may be found in renewable raw
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Wood poacher gets caught by a tree’s DNA

22 November 2021
For the first time ever, investigators have used tree DNA as evidence in court—to help convict a wood poacher. Source: Popular Mechanics In July 2021, Justin Andrew Wilke was convicted of conspiracy, theft of public property, depredation of public property, trafficking in unlawfully h
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Covid-19 was expected by scientists it was a zoonoses event

19 November 2021
Though the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic largely took citizens and governments worldwide by surprise, many scientists had been predicting such an event for a long time. Studies linking the health of humans and forest go back more than 40 years, and evidence has increasingly pointe
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Komatsu’s smart crane is faster, simpler and more precise

19 November 2021
For a harvester operator, an easily operated crane is important for ensuring a productive working day. Every movement that can be simplified contributes to increased production and, ultimately, greater profitability. Source: Timberbiz Komatsu Smart Crane for harvesters takes crane con
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