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Waratah extends the reach of website advice

10 September 2019
Waratah has launched new web pages for its forestry customers. The new sites extend the reach of the company’s global web page with regional web pages that complement its support team expertise and retail locations. Source: Timberbiz WaratahSales.com provides a one-stop location for p
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Book celebrates 100 years of UK Forestry Commission

05 September 2019
On 1 September, it was 100 years since the passing of the Forestry Act in the UK and the creation of the Forestry Commission. Amid the climate crisis, increasing demands for timber and the urgent need to protect wildlife, England’s trees and woodlands have never been so important. Sou
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New analysis shows forest loss in Amazon

05 September 2019
A recent analysis by the Monitoring of the Andean Amazon Project (MAAP), an initiative of the organization Conservación Amazónica (ACCA), reveals just how much forest has been lost. Source: Mongabay Overall, 61% (1.8 million hectares, or 4.4 million acres) of the Ecuadoran Chocó has b
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A new Vietnam pellet mill comes online

05 September 2019
FutureMetrics announced that a project that it has guided for more than two years is now producing high quality pellets in Vietnam. FutureMetrics provides advice on producing, selling and transporting pellets, on operations optimization and other guidance for the industry sector. Sour
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Sodra top ranked for corporate social responsibility

03 September 2019
Södra was top-ranked among companies that assume the greatest corporate social responsibility. This was shown in one of the world’s largest employer branding survey. Source: Timberbiz “We play an important role in the communities in which we operate and assume great responsibility for
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Stora Enso CEO to leave in 2020

03 September 2019
Karl-Henrik Sundström has informed Stora Enso’s Board of Directors that he is leaving the position of CEO. The Board has initiated the search process for a successor. Mr Sundström will continue in his current role and will leave Stora Enso during the first quarter of 2020. The exact d
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Skogforst guide on harvester measurement

03 September 2019
Accurate measuring in harvesters is crucial in an efficient forestry. Skogforst has therefore produced a guide called Measure Up! that presents the technology and methods for harvester measurement as well as strategies for systematic checks and adjustment. Source: Timberbiz Every day,
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Genetically modified trees should be allowed

29 August 2019
Look at anything made from trees like a ream of paper, a cardboard box, lumber and it’s probably stamped with the logo of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or an equivalent organization. These non-profits certify that forests are managed sustainably, and one common requiremen
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Axtor 4510 Komptech all purpose wood chipper and shredder

29 August 2019
The new Axtor 4510 Komptech is an all-purpose wood chipper that is the smallest in the Axtor series, but is perfect for both chipping and shredding. It’s an entry-level machine for small to medium-sized plants as well as contract service providers. Source: Timberbiz Like its big broth
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Stop the Amazon fires and plan for the future

29 August 2019
According to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the human-induced fires that are ravaging one of the most important regions of the planet must be stopped. Life on earth depends on the wellbeing of biomes such as tropical rainforests and the Amazon rainforest, due to its size, repre
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