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Forestry UK gender pay gap report

28 January 2022
The Forestry Commission in the UK has published its gender pay gap report for the 2020-2021 year it publishes the mean and medium gender pay gaps, the bonus pay gap and the proportions of male and female employees in each pay quartile. Source: Timberbiz The average (mean) hourly rate
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Komatsu Mobile Fuel Tank – quicker safer onsite refuelling

28 January 2022
Refuelling can take up a great deal of your time when working in the forest, this is why Komatsu offers a fuel tank that increases forest machine productivity while being rugged enough to handle demanding forest environments. Source: Timberbiz As with all Komatsu products, the Mobile
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Wooden bleachers conceal student hub in Tokyo

24 January 2022
A sloped roof lined with wooden bleachers and plants conceals the student hub that Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has created for the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Sources: Kengo Kuma, Dezeen Named the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza, the building sits partially below ground
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EU turns to WTO about Russia trade restrictions

24 January 2022
The EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the numbe
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Lumber rallying again with increase in housing

24 January 2022
Lumber prices are rallying again as housing demand remains hot and supply-chain disruptions continue to drag on. A recent survey of home builders revealed that many expect lumber prices to continue to go up in 2022. Source: Business Insider Currently, the commodity is worth US$1,188 p
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China wood conference highlights development of CLBT from bamboo

24 January 2022
Engineered wood products (EWPs), including cross-laminated timber (CLT), are in increasing demand in China’s ancient building renovation or pseudo-classic building construction markets. These activities are related to China’s cultural tourism promotion. In addition, EWPs are used in d
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Japan explores wooden sidewalks for safety and sustainability

21 January 2022
The idea for a wooden sidewalk came to Akihiko Higuchi after his grandmother lost her eyesight. Instead of a sidewalk of asphalt, could one be made with something else that is safer for the visually impaired? The answer was wood, which also made it eco-friendly. Source: Inquirer Kyush
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US launches 10-year strategy to fight wildfires with Forestry Service

21 January 2022
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore have launched a comprehensive response to the nation’s growing wildfire crisis – “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests.” Source: Ti
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Koskisen to use bio-based binder in new furniture board

21 January 2022
Finnish plywood manufacturer Koskisen is the first company to start using a bio-based binder NeoLigno by Stora Enso in its new sustainable product family. Source: Timberbiz Koskisen and Stora Enso’s co-operation has resulted in the world’s first entirely bio-based furniture board, cal
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Amateur lumberjacks put themselves at risk

19 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has urged amateur lumberjacks who are venturing into forests to cut up windblown trees to stay at home and leave the job to the professionals. Source: Timberbiz The call comes as staff in one Region liaise with Police Scotland about one individual who
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