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Forest fires contribute to record loss of global tree cover

25 October 2017
Forest fires in Brazil and Indonesia contributed to a record loss in global tree cover in 2016, equivalent to the size of New Zealand, that could accelerate deforestation blamed for climate change, an independent forest monitoring network said. Sources: Reuters, Scientific American Ma
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Tree planting with drones already in Australia

19 October 2017
Along with taking lives and causing millions of dollars in property damage, the wildfires in California are scorching the land in another way: Millions of trees are being destroyed. Source: CBS News The blazes have charred more than 770,000 acres in the state alone, as fires around th
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Logging without consent in Solomon Islands

19 October 2017
A landowner group in Temotu province of Solomon islands says logging is underway on their land without consent. Source: Radio New Zealand According to locals on Temotu’s largest island Nende there are three logging camps in operation there without the required permits. The loggi
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In UK 84% favour biomass says new survey

12 October 2017
In the UK 84% of people support the use of waste and 77% the use of biomass for energy production, according to new survey results published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Source: Bioenergy News Other key findings from the survey include 88% of 18-24 years olds believing
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Triennial global General Assembly of the FSC

12 October 2017
A broad range of vital topics that will have a profound impact on the future of responsible forestry was discussed by delegates attending the second day of the triennial global General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s leading forest certification org
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How to grow Eucalypts for poles

05 October 2017
The two species that grow well in hotter, drier areas are eucalyptus camaldulensis and eucalyptus tereticornis. Source: New Vision Uganda Growing Eucalyptus well is not easy and requires careful cultural practices, especially the use of improved seeds, intensive land preparation and t
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Production cost margins for sawmills

05 October 2017
Wood costs are by far the largest and most important cost component when manufacturing softwood lumber. Source: MarketWatch The Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ) has tracked quarterly sawlog prices worldwide since 1995 and is now also reporting the quarterly sawmill cost margins for key l
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New products to revolutionise engineered wood

28 September 2017
Materialize.X launched two new products that it thinks will revolutionize the US$300 billion-a-year engineered wood market. Source: Tech Crunch Part 1: a non-toxic adhesive A lot of engineered wood is created using an adhesive called urea-formaldehyde, which has recently been labeled
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New Forests ethical investors

28 September 2017
Every dry season from June through to October, the illegal slash-and-burn techniques used in palm oil and pulp plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia envelope the region in toxic smog. Source: Euromoney The haze has been a life-threatening constant of the region for years. In 1997, Sin
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America First is making Canada rich

21 September 2017
Donald Trump’s policy on trade since becoming president has been all about putting “America First” but in one corner of the commodity world, his actions are having the opposite effect. Source: Bloomberg In a move intended to protect the domestic lumber industry, the US slapped duties
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