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EU impact assessment and strategy for climate change and forestry

15 July 2020
The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) has welcomed the European Commission (EC) initiative to propose a new and more ambitious EU Adaptation Strategy as part of the European Green Deal and in support to the objectives of the EU Climate Law. Source: Timberbiz Under on-goin
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Softwood lumber production up in US as demand remains high

15 July 2020
For the first two months of 2020 softwood lumber production in the US continued to make improvements compared with one year ago. Sources: Western Wood Products Association, Lesprom, Madison’s Lumber Reporter For January and February 2020 US lumber production volume increased by +5% to
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An absolute ripper

15 July 2020
Vecoplan’s new VRZ shredder stands out due to its use of a rotor instead of conventional cutting tools, this unit is equipped with sickle-shaped ripper teeth. As a result, the machine can even break up and shred wired bales of different materials. Source: Timberbiz The developers plac
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SweTree video to explain auto production of forest plants

13 July 2020
SweTree Technologies has been developing a technology for automated production of forest plants based on somatic embryogenesis. With this technology leap, it is possible to quickly and efficiently produce more plants of the best material from forest breeding. Source: Timberbiz This is
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JD offers self-levelling function on small tractors

13 July 2020
John Deere launched its Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader (MSL) option for small tractors. Designed to keep loads level throughout the lift, the new loaders are compatible with John Deere 1E, 1R, 2R and 3E compact utility tractors. Source: Timberbiz Most compact tractors utilize a loade
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New Forests Asia meets compliance to provide financial services

13 July 2020
In June New Forests Asia (Singapore) attained its Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence, bolstering its capabilities as a Singapore-based fund manager. The licence is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and affirms that New Forests Asia meets compliance standards to p
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Nature journal contradicts Swedish forestry statistics

10 July 2020
Scientific journal Nature has published a paper reporting on dramatically increased levels of forest harvesting, which is not consistent with Swedish statistics and according to Skogsstyrelsen – the Swedish Forest Agency, it is based on dubious methods. Source: Timberbiz In a scientif
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Waratah’s new HD harvesting head

10 July 2020
Waratah Forestry Equipment has released its new H415HD, a heavy-duty harvesting head with new features and options to suit customer feedback and rugged application needs. Source: Timberbiz “The new H415HD extends durability to our customers providing another configuration to suit thei
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Trump immigration ban to impact forestry

10 July 2020
The Trump administration said recently that it would extend the immigration ban on new temporary work visas issued outside the United States as an extension to Proclamation 9994, which was signed March 13, 2020 (declaring a National Emergency concerning the COVID-19 outbreak). Source:
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FSC extends transition period for national standards

08 July 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been an obstacle for certification bodies that cannot conduct audits as usual. It also makes it difficult for certificate holders to adjust their operational systems to conform with the requirements of new normative documents. Source: Timberbiz To support
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