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UK timber import volumes up in May

14 August 2024
May 2024 was the best month of 2024 to-date for timber import volumes, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics. Source: Timberbiz Although volumes in May 2024 haven’t quite matched the high point of 969,000m3 seen in May 2023, at 897,000m3 it remains the best m
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How mature natural forests fight climate change

14 August 2024
Scion’s Dr Alan Jones has contributed to a landmark UK study that demonstrates how mature natural forests respond to elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Source: Timberbiz The seven-year study in central England and published in the prestigious journal Nature Climate C
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New production line for Nokian heavy tyre tubes

12 August 2024
Nokian Tyres is investing in a new production line for heavy tyre inner tubes at its factory in Nokia, Finland. The first inner tubes made in Nokia are expected to be ready in the first half of 2025. Source: Timberbiz “The sizes of heavy tyres and customer requirements have incr
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Long lasting effects of Russian invasion on global timber

12 August 2024
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant short-term impacts on the global timber markets but may
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1,500 certified chairs for Notre-Dame

12 August 2024
After the devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris in 2019, French furniture manufacturer Bosc was selected to create 1,500 chairs for the cathedral. Source: Timberbiz PEFC France met Sylvain Bastiat, Commercial Director of Bosc, who spoke about the Archbishop of Paris’ vision for the
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Logs are gold

12 August 2024
In the United States lumber market, a ratio of lumber futures prices to gold futures prices is often used to gain insights into broader economic trends, investment strategies, and market behaviours. Gold is widely regarded as a reliable store of value over the long term and serves as
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Wooden apple car

09 August 2024
Some dads might struggle with an Ikea flatpack, but this Vietnamese woodworker and content creator built his son an entire wooden Apple Car after the tech giant’s US$10 billion project flopped. Source: Supercar Blondie Completely carved from timber in the perfect dimensions for his yo
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Field testing a mechanized forestry seed planter

09 August 2024
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood for fuel, fibre and wood product
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Connecting CLT without adhesives

09 August 2024
A recent article published in Case Studies in Construction Materials proposed novel adhesive-free edge connections for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. The flexural performance of CLTs with these connections was examined under four-point bending tests through numerical modelling a
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – Survive to ’25

09 August 2024
‘Survive to ‘25’ seems to be the new catch phrase around New Zealand, especially in the primary sector. It probably wouldn’t have made a great political campaign slogan, but it does sum up the general feeling around the traps. July hasn’t delivered any surprises in terms of export pri
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