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International Wood Architecture award to Sara in Sweden

08 April 2022
Sara Cultural Centre in Skellefteå has been named the winner of the International Award for Wood Architecture, as revealed at the International Wood Construction Forum in Nancy, France on 7 April.  Source: Timberbiz “The award is proof that here in Sweden we are capable of producing l
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FSC Russia office breaks away from FSC International

08 April 2022
In March 2022, the board of FSC International decided to suspend all Russian FSC trade certificates indefinitely which means that timber from Russia cannot be used in FSC certified products or sold as FSC-certified. Sources: Timberbiz, Lesprom This can lead to negative consequences fo
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Mediterranean Forest Week

06 April 2022
Forest and landscape restoration and employment opportunities that Mediterranean forests can offer young people topped the agenda at the Seventh Mediterranean Forest Week and 24th session of the Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions-Silva Mediterranea, which took place in Turk
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Bio-agents fight against coronavirus

06 April 2022
Research shows that in the near future, Zika virus, coronaviruses and enteroviruses can be combated with a bio-based raw material from the Finnish forest nature. The material is antiviral; in other words, it destroys viruses on surfaces and on skin. Its effect is based on microbial ac
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GEDI mission becomes a reality

06 April 2022
NASA’s GEDI mission has reached a major milestone with the release of its newest data product, which provides the first near-global estimate of aboveground forest biomass and the carbon it stores – filling a key gap in climate research. Source: Timberbiz The data enables research into
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Tigercat working to provide end-to-end solutions

04 April 2022
Tigercat is steadily growing its line of grapple attachments to provide end-to-end Tigercat branded solutions that integrate seamlessly with Tigercat loggers, loaders and shovel loggers. Source: Timberbiz The new butt-n-top and shovel clam grapples are built with durable boxed style j
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Canfor reducing operations due to global supply chain issues

04 April 2022
Canfor Corporation has announced that it will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills due to the cumulative effects of the unprecedented global supply chain crisis that has been ongoing for several months. Source: Timberbiz The reduced operating schedule
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Russian invasion and the impacts on pulp & paper

04 April 2022
As Russian forces continue war efforts to penetrate further into Ukraine and the geopolitical situation across Europe has already begun to shift in response; many trading partners have announced new sanctions and restrictions on Russian goods. Source: Forest2Market This continues to b
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Coming home to roost in a wooden nest

01 April 2022
Internationally renowned artist Tadashi Kawamata will be showing for the first time in Milan a series of wooden installations designed specifically for the occasion. Sources: Timberbiz, inexhibit The four site-specific projects will be hosted both inside the building (Via Monte di Pie
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Treeswift wins investors with drone solution for forest data

01 April 2022
One of the major challenges of managing forest lands against threats like fire and deforestation is the daunting logistical hurdle of collecting data. Drones darting through forests under the canopy may help. Source: ZD The precarious-sounding premise has won investors a big vote of c
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