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Japan travelling to the beat of a different drum

16 September 2024
For centuries, the soulful rhythms of the taiko drum have carried the ancestral spirit of Japanese culture. Played at traditional ceremonies and rituals, the drums’ majestic tones invoke blessings for bountiful harvests and pay homage to the natural gifts of the land. Source: Timberbi
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Development of a birch bark tyre

16 September 2024
Nokian Tyres has signed a development agreement with a Swedish biomaterial science company Reselo AB to develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as a potential new raw material in tyres. Source: Timberbiz Reselo Rubber is a completely renewable material made from birch bark sour
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New Tigercat small mulching head for fire applications

16 September 2024
Tigercat has released a smaller class mulching head suited to niche applications like fire mitigation and remediation. Source: Timberbiz Designed for the Tigercat 470 mulcher, the 4054-20 provides a complete end-to-end Tigercat mulching solution for narrow swath applications and lower
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Third-generation Silvanet border and mesh gateways released

11 September 2024
Dryad Networks, a pioneer in wildfire detection technology, has announced the general availability of its third-generation Silvanet border and mesh gateways, which include new features for optimal ultra-early wildfire detection and forest management. Source: Timberbiz The significant
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UPM Fibres centralising operations in Finland

09 September 2024
UPM Fibres is centralising its production operations in Finland under one top level organisation. The change will simplify the Fibres Business Area structure. Source: Timberbiz As of 1 October 2024, UPM Fibres will consist of two production organizations: the existing Fibres Uruguay O
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UPM temporarily shuts down mills in Finland

06 September 2024
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions. Source: Timberbiz The mills’ production will be curtailed in accordance with the change negotiations held in March. “We are adjusting our production as a normal
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Trees for good health

06 September 2024
Creating a more robust tree canopy may reduce inflammation in a neighborhood’s residents, according to new research from the University of Louisville. Source: Courier Journal The Green Heart study, conducted by the university’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, involved over 8,0
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Vietnam’s plans for future forestry

30 August 2024
Vietnam is aiming to increase the export value of wood and wood products to US$20 billion by 2025 and US$25 billion by 2030 under the national forestry planning for 2021-20230 period, with a vision to 2050. Sources: VnEconomy, Timberbiz The planning was approved under a Prime Minister
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Ultrasonic joining of wood with metal

30 August 2024
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining technique, researchers at TU Graz succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of the renewable raw material wood with metal and polymer composite. Source:  Timberbiz The renewable raw material wood is climate-neutral and at th
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The Eucalyptus: The Australian tree that shades Greece

30 August 2024
Most Australians visiting Greece may be bewildered to find their iconic eucalyptus tree growing in this part of the world. With its aromatic leaves and outstretched branches, they provide a much-needed respite from the scorching Greek sun. Yet, true to its Greek name, these “blessed”
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