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Making a table in a lab, without cutting down a tree

27 May 2022
Researchers at MIT have pioneered a tunable technique to generate wood-like plant material in a lab, which could enable someone to “grow” a wooden product like a table without needing to cut down trees, process lumber, etc. Source: Timberbiz These researchers have now demonstrated tha
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LVL the material of choice for wind turbine towers

27 May 2022
Stora Enso and wood technology company Modvion are partnering to establish wood as the material of choice for wind turbine towers. The collaboration’s purpose is to demonstrate the vast possibilities in using wood in demanding constructions. Source: Timberbiz Modvion builds wind turbi
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Scotland calls for corporate help to lock up more carbon

25 May 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is calling for corporate investors to help progress woodland creation and peatland restoration projects on land that it manages and capture one million tonnes of CO2. Source: Timberbiz The opportunities are spread across Scotland and are in various sta
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A new Sodra subsidiary to invest in family forestry

25 May 2022
Södra has formed a new subsidiary, Södra Ädla to invest in innovative companies whose business concepts provide direct support for the development and profitability of forest estates and enable a more multifaceted approach to family forestry. Source: Timberbiz “Development is part of
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Sumitomo Forestry buys landscaping business in Australia

25 May 2022
Sumitomo Forestry will enter the landscaping business in Australia after it acquired 51% of shares in Regal Innovations, which operates in the landscaping business locally. Source: Timberbiz This is the first time that Sumitomo Forestry has made a foray into the landscaping business i
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Euro state forests launch video on sustainable forest management

23 May 2022
The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) has launched a new communication campaign #ResponsibleForestry. The first video “Sustainable Forest Management 101” explaining the main principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Source: Timberbiz Forests cover almost one third
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Giant trees at the bottom of Chinese sinkhole

23 May 2022
An ancient forest has been found at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in China, with trees up to 40 metres (130ft) tall. Scientists believe it could contain undiscovered plant and animal species. Source: The Guardian Cave explorers in the Guangxi region of southern China alerted scientis
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Five reasons timber costs have risen in the UK

23 May 2022
Here are five reasons why the cost of timber has increased over the last two years in the UK and why things won’t change in the long run. Whatever unfolds, there’s no getting away from the fact that demand for timber will exceed global supply sometime between now and 2050. And while t
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Nokian tractor tyre a Fennia winner

20 May 2022
The Nokian Ground King Intuitu smart tyres combine the revolutionary Hybrilug tread pattern technology and wireless connectivity with a design that is functional, distinctive and aesthetic to perfection. This has proven to be the winning combination, earning its design team the presti
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After 70 years the future is bright for Euro woodworking

20 May 2022
The European Confederation of the Woodworking Industries is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. CEI-Bois has much to celebrate and is keen to focus on the future, especially on an increased use of sustainable timber to help decarbonise the built environment. Source: Timberbiz
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