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Socioeconomic aspects of forest restoration in a new book

25 October 2024
This newly released book “Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development” sheds light on socioeconomic aspects of restoration. Source: Timberbiz For many decades, restoration science concentrated much of its efforts on ecological and technical aspects, while socioeconomic fac
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FibGel a natural renewable medical breakthrough from birch wood

25 October 2024
UPM Biomedicals has launched FibGel, a natural injectable hydrogel for permanent implantable medical devices. FibGel is a nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel made from birch wood cellulose and water only, offering a safe, sustainable and biocompatible alternative for medical device devel
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Silent runnings for new SCA electric truck

25 October 2024
SCA’s new electric timber truck with a crane is finally rolling in the Östavall area in Sweden. The truck, which is a collaborative project between SCA and Scania, is the first in the world to collect timber in the forest for further transport to a timber terminal. Source: Timbe
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Feedback sought for PFT’s next strategic plan

25 October 2024
Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) held a strategic planning session last week in Launceston. More than 50 stakeholders attended the morning to discuss the opportunities and challenges within private forestry and the role that PFT may play in creating change. Source: Timberbiz Attendees d
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Silvopastoral project findings in North Queensland

25 October 2024
Gulf Savannah NRM, in partnership with the North Queensland Regional Forestry Hub, will present findings from their collaborative silvopastoral project at a workshop and field day to be held on 25 November (venue to be confirmed). Source: Timberbiz The event aims to showcase practical
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Scion releases its annual report for 2024

25 October 2024
Scion’s Annual Report for 2024 has been presented to New Zealand’s Parliament. As New Zealand’s leading institute in forestry, industrial biotechnology and advanced manufacturing Scion and its partners in government and industry to drive innovation and growth to create economic value
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Addressing the fire risk of copper-based timber treatments

25 October 2024
Continued research from the FWPA-supported National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life (NCTDDL) is seeking to address the fire risks associated with copper-based timber treatments and protect the ongoing use of timber for outdoor use in Australia. Source: Timberbiz This rese
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Trial tests 146 products 25% inconsistent with declared species or origin

25 October 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed a timber testing trial investigating the best ways to implement technologies verifying claims of species and harvest origin of regulated timber and timber products. Source: Timberbiz Illegal logging is a global proble
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – a modern-day witch hunt

25 October 2024
It’s always interesting witnessing the aftermath of a disaster when the academics, boffins, and other experts come out of the woodwork to impart their impressive wisdom on us all with great pride. The media, politicians, and the public then jump on comments made by this group and take
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Trans-Pacific Partnership growth is good news for wood trade

23 October 2024
Malaysia has become the latest country to ratify The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement. Malaysia joins Peru, Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand and Vietnam in ratifying the agreement. Source: Timberbiz Once the UK governmen
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