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New Mix Label Text and Controlled Wood Statements consultation

24 February 2020
The proposals of the Technical Working Group responsible for reviewing the FSC Mix label text and developing controlled wood statements are now available for public consultation. The deadline to participate is 6 April 2020 CET.  Source: Timberbiz The Controlled Wood Strategy was appro
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Tesla gets the green light for forestry clearing

21 February 2020
The Berlin Higher Administrative Court (OVG Berlin-Brandenburg) has dismissed complaints against Tesla’s European Gigafactory construction project, Giga Berlin.  This means work can resume in clearing the tree farm currently on the property. Source: Electrek Giga Berlin construction e
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World first commercial biomethanol plant does pilot run

21 February 2020
Södra has built the world’s first plant for commercial biomethanol, a sustainable fuel from forest biomass, at Södra’s pulp mill in Mönsterås. Over the next few days, a first pilot delivery will go to Emmelev A/S, a customer that will be using biomethanol in its biodiesel production.
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Ponsse new H9 harvester head

21 February 2020
Ponsse has launched its new H9 harvester head at the Oregon Logging Conference in USA. According to Ponsse the H9 challenges other products in the same size class with its power and precision. Source: Timberbiz “Listening to the needs of our customers, we developed a robust cutting he
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Final felling figures for Sweden in 2019 decreased

19 February 2020
Swedish forest owners reported 262,532 hectares for final felling in 2019. This was a decrease of 10% compared with 2018. In addition, they applied for permits for felling on 3022 hectares of mountainous forest and on 1461 hectares of valuable broad-leaved forest. Infestations of bark
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Japan aerospace and UN FAO join to monitor forests

19 February 2020
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization have agreed to cooperate on monitoring forests and mangroves, considered a sponge for greenhouse gases, around the world by using data from observation satellites amid deepening concerns over climate c
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More improvements to E-Series knuckleboom loaders

17 February 2020
John Deere has updated its E-Series knuckleboom loaders with new features designed to boost operator comfort. Driven by customer feedback, the 337E and 437E models incorporate a redesigned operator station that is built to reduce noise and heat within the cab, while also including sev
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US Wood Design Award winners

17 February 2020
Data showing a sharp rise in the use of innovative wood building systems was reinforced with an announcement from WoodWorks (US) – Wood Products Council highlighting the winners of its US Wood Design Awards. Source: Timberbiz “The WoodWorks award program celebrates excellence in wood
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Tesla tree clearing forced to halt

17 February 2020
A German court has halted the clearing of thousands of trees to make room for Elon Musk’s electric car factory south-east of Berlin. Green groups forced the stop, just days after the felling began. A German court has ordered the temporary halt of the development of a Tesla devel
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New work in the development of wood-based 3D products

14 February 2020
Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring and Valmet have initiated a joint project for the development of a new wood-based 3D product to replace similar products made out of fossil resources, especially in consumer products like packaging. Source: Timberbiz The joint project focu
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