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Canadian report calls for changes in harvesting practices

A new report is calling for fundamental changes in how trees are harvested in Nova Scotia including a reduction in clearcutting, a controversial practice that fells large stands of forest. Source: The Globe and Mail The report released by University of Kings College president Bill Lah
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Revamp of Malaysian forestry department after MACC raids

The state government will revamp the Malaysian Sabah Forestry Department after several officers, including top officials, were being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) for alleged corrupt practices. Source: New Straits Times Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shaf
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Deere forestry sees 100% rise in revenue

In the fiscal third quarter, Deere’s (DE) Construction & Forestry segment reported revenue of US$3 billion, a 100% rise compared with fiscal Q3 2017 when it reported revenue of US$1.5 billion. The quarter saw the segment’s highest second-quarter revenue. Source: The Market Realist
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SibWoodExpo Russia

In just a few weeks, SibWoodExpo will be opening its gates at the SibExpo Centre in the city of Irkutsk, Russia. Source: Timberbiz This year marks the first time that the trade fair will be co-organized by Deutsche Messe AG’s Russian subsidiary, Deutsche Messe RUS, and Sibexpoce
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Wood on a knife edge

Canadian design house Maison Milan has produced a multi-functional wooden kitchen knife. The implement consists of a solid walnut blade attached to a stumpy cast-iron handle that enables it to stand upright without any support. Sources: FWPA, Maison Milan, Timberbiz Conceived by Maiso
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Peatlands management in Indonesia

Found in more than 80 countries and covering only 3% of the world’s land but storing 30- 40% of soil carbons, tropical peatlands have the potential to play a large role in the future of climate change. Source: Timberbiz The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) with the s
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Market statistics on dashboard for the EU

The Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Independent Market Monitor (IMM) has launched a dashboard that provides access to statistical data on imports into the European Union (EU). Source: Timberbiz These are imports of timber, paper and pulp from the 15 countries eith
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CLT suffers a set back when US ‘poster’ project fails

Few, if any, construction projects on an Oregon campus have undergone the kind of scrutiny that Oregon State University’s Peavy Hall has faced. But then again, few projects are carrying the load that Peavy Hall has shouldered. Source: Democrat Herald Not only is the new building
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Trees growing faster but they are lighter

Trees are growing more rapidly due to climate change. This sounds like good news. After all, this means that trees are storing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in their wood and hence taking away the key ingredient in global warming. But is it that simple? Source: Timberbiz A t
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Metsä bioproduct mill produces more than 1 million tonnes of pulp

Metsä Group’s next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski reached its nominal capacity in August 2018, according to plan. This makes Metsä Group the world’s largest producer of softwood market pulp. Source: Timberbiz The bioproduct mill produced its millionth tonne of pulp on 8 Augus
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