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Mixed forests are particularly good at carbon storage

22 December 2023
To slow the effects of climate change, conserve biodiversity, and meet the sustainable development goals, replanting trees is vital. Restored forests store carbon within the forest’s soil, shrubs, and trees. Mixed forests are especially effective at carbon storage, as different
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Everything made from oil can be made from wood says Stora Enso

22 December 2023
The forest sector likes to talk about the importance of substitution, in which one material replaces another. It should be possible to use wood as a raw material to replace fossil-based materials to a greater extent. But is it possible to use wood for just about anything? Source: Timb
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New Logset map will offer efficiency and safety benefits

22 December 2023
Logset is expanding its portfolio of digital solutions to be able to offer both improved efficiency as well as a reduced footprint in forestry. Source: Timberbiz The project is co-funded by EU and is run in collaboration with strategic partners. The result is a unique map software whi
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Equipment self-repair solutions in a mobile app

20 December 2023
John Deere has launched an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the US through its Equipment Mobile app, enabling customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on compatible 4G-connected John Deere equipment. Source: Timberbiz
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Metsa to construct carbon capture facility

20 December 2023
Metsä Group is exploring possibilities to construct a carbon capture facility at one of its pulp or bioproduct mills. The investigation is a continuation of the work initiated earlier in the year, in which Metsä Group and Fortum jointly studied the capture of wood-based carbon dioxide
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20-Year study shows prescribed burning is effective

20 December 2023
A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques – prescribed burning, restoration thinning or a combination of both are effective at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in California. Source: PhysOrg These treatments also improve f
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Floating roof

18 December 2023
With a growing student body at Simon Fraser University (SFU), the desire for new space and facilities at the Burnaby campus surged – one being a new football stadium. Engaging the student body and raising school spirit are key elements to the architectural vision behind the new 1,800
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Smokey Bear enters old age

18 December 2023
Eighty years is a tremendous milestone for anyone. To make it to 80 means you have overcome life’s greatest challenges and you truly become the elder, the sage, the one who knows a thing or two and should be listened to. Being the spokes-bear, if you will, of the longest running and m
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ISFC registered and global leaders are named

18 December 2023
After substantial participation at COP28 in Dubai, an expanding group of leading global sustainable forestry companies working together as the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), has announced the formalization of the organization. Source: Timberbiz The International
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UK risk register of mass timber buildings

15 December 2023
The UK government is to start work on creating a risk register of data on mass-timber buildings, as part of a package to allay insurer fears over the material’s use in construction. Source: Construction News UK In its Timber in Construction roadmap the government set out proposals to
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