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Morbark introduces two new horizontal grinders

18 March 2020
Morbark has released new 2400X and 3000X Wood Hog horizontal grinders, both can be equipped with tracks, and the 3000X can be built as a 5th-wheel/dual-axle unit or pintle hitch/tri-axle. Source: Timberbiz The 2400X is ideal for niche markets like municipal solid waste, pallet recycli
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FSC to replace onsite audits with desk audits

18 March 2020
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has said that given recent developments around the global outbreak of COVID-19 and increasing travel restrictions, they have updated the derogation that allows certification bodies unable to conduct on-site audits to either postpone the audit or re
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TTF UK launches COVID-19 page for members

18 March 2020
The Timber Trade Federation UK (TTF) stepped up its advice regarding business and personal conduct during the COVID-19 outbreak and opened up a new webpage to keep its membership up to date. Source: Timberbiz The TTF said that while businesses have been told that staff should work fro
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Vietnam timber impacted by coronavirus

16 March 2020
As an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has raged in its northern neighbour China, Vietnam has been impacted in some perhaps unexpected ways. While the country’s human toll has been small the economic effects have been wide-ranging and are still developing. Source:
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UK softwood conference report

16 March 2020
The tight balance between supply and demand for softwood in the UK is set to continue throughout 2020, delegates at the UK Softwood Conference were told in London on 4 March 2020. Sources: Timberbiz, Timber Trade Federation UK, Camilla Hair Reductions in production in Canada, slower b
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Global softwood trade unchanged in 2019

16 March 2020
Global trade of softwood logs in 2019 remained practically unchanged from 2018 at 93 million m3, reported Wood Resource International (WRI). As much as 45% of globally shipped logs were destined for China. Source: Lesprom Sawlog prices continued their decline on all continents in late
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Deere simplifies its grading solutions into entry level and premium

13 March 2020
At the 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in Las Vegas, John Deere is showcasing an industry-leading range of OEM precision grade management solutions, including factory-integrated solutions across five product categories: motor graders, crawler dozers, excavators, skid steers and compact trac
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Russia develops project on containerized tree seedlings

13 March 2020
Russia’s Segezha Forest Industry Group has started work on the project to develop seed plantation centres that will grow containerized tree seedlings (CTSs). CTSs have a number of advantages. The seedlings are grown in special containers filled with soil; 100% of these seedlings adapt
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Malaysian Timber Council new CEO and COO

13 March 2020
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) has appointed Wong Kah Cane as its Acting Chief Executive Officerd effective 13 March 2020. Mr. Wong, who joined MTC on 1 November 2019 as Deputy CEO, takes over from Richard Yu Tuan Chong. Source: Timberbiz Mr Wong, who graduated with a degree in Bu
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FSC wooden toys a Xmas hit in France

11 March 2020
Wooden toys were all the rage during last Christmas in France after supermarket chain Lidl launched its FSC-certified wooden toys ranging from jigsaws to pirate ships and doll houses. It decided to highlight its commitment to safe, high quality toys, using timber from responsibly mana
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