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Stora Enso to divest itself of Russian operations

27 April 2022
Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to divest its two sawmills in Russia. The company’s Nebolchi and Impilahti sawmills will be divested to local management. In addition, the divestment includes Stora Enso’s Russian forest operation which through its harvesting supplies wood to t
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Kesla introduces forwarder bunks for its smallest tractor forest trailers

22 April 2022
Forwarder-type bunks are available now for the smallest KESLA 104 and 114HD tractor forest trailer models. The bunks make it easier to position and separate logs by type in the load space. Source: Timberbiz KESLA 104 and 114 trailer series have a net carrying capacity of 10 tons. With
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World-first book considers the benefits of ‘climate smart forestry’

22 April 2022
A forthcoming book titled Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change is the first ever science-based book on the subject. Almost 30 European researchers collaborated on its development, considering how the forest bioeconomy can support efforts to overcome the climate crisis in the most sust
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Belarus certification suspended

22 April 2022
The National Forest Certification System of Belarus has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, following a request by PEFC Belarus. Source: Timberbiz PEFC Belarus informed PEFC International that it is experiencing a delay in the periodic review of its system documentation. P
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Veolia starts on the world’s largest biorefinery project

20 April 2022
Veolia has launched the world’s largest biorefinery project producing CO2-neutral bio-methanol from a pulp mill, located in Finland. The project allows the company to unlock the potential of this alternative source of feedstock for biofuel that is unexplored to date. Source: Tim
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Sanctions impact on Nokian tyres

20 April 2022
The EU has announced new sanctions against Russia, impacting Nokian Tyres’ business. The sanctions prohibit the import of tyres from Russia to the EU, prohibit the export of certain raw materials from the EU to Russia, and limit transportation from and to Russia. Source: Timberbiz New
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Tigercat feller buncher upgrade

20 April 2022
Tigercat has released the LX830E track feller buncher with the latest features and upgrades, including a redesigned debris management system and an upgraded operator’s seat. Source: Timberbiz The LX830E is a powerful and stable leveling feller buncher with a compact tail swing and a h
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Tigercat builds its first model for cable logging operations

13 April 2022
The new Tigercat 180 swing yarder is purpose-built from the ground up. It combines the speed and stability of conventional yarders with the mobility and simpler controls of excavator-based yarders. Source: Timberbiz The result is a powerful and versatile yarding machine for extreme te
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Applying blockchain to the forestry sector

13 April 2022
In a review recently published in the open-access journal Applied Sciences, researchers presented a systematic literature review of blockchain applications in forestry. Source: AZO Materials The application of blockchain technology is increasing steadily, with Bitcoin being the most w
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Sumitomo develops a container for tree transport

13 April 2022
Japanese logging company Sumitomo Forestry Corporation (SFC) has created a container to transport trees, as the group moves from trucking to rail transport to reduce its carbon footprint. The Loadstar With the help of compatriot logistics group Nippon Express, the 9.44 metre container
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