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China’s biggest property company facing collapse

29 September 2021
As the crisis facing the world’s most indebted real estate company rages on, many experts have remained cautiously optimistic that the nightmare was under control. But there are now growing fears that Evergrande’s potential collapse won’t be able to be contained as easily as many init
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Smarter excavators from John Deere

29 September 2021
The 470G LC Excavator is the latest model to join the John Deere excavator line-up that includes a full range of grade management solutions. Newly enhanced with the factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system, the SmartGrade470G LC delivers increased productivity and accuracy on the job. S
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STARSOIL enterprise by Seppi

27 September 2021
STARSOIL by Seppi M was recently completely redesigned with the transmission reinforced and now designed for tractors up to 310 HP. At the same time, brand new technology – the first of its kind in the market was introduced, the 2SPEED-POWERSHIFT transmission. Source: Timberbiz This “
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Spruce provenance trial compares 16 sources to find the best

27 September 2021
A provenance trial studying Norway spruce trees growing from seeds sourced from 16 different European locations has got underway in a long-term project to identify trees likely to be resilient to climate conditions 50 years from now. Source: Timberbiz Forestry England, a partner in th
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Earthquake resistant CLT wall

27 September 2021
A team of engineers at Japan-based firm Kozo Keikaku Kunkyusho has developed an earthquake-resistant ‘CLT checkered block wall.’ Source: Timberbiz The system simply comprises cross-laminated timber panels organized in a checkered pattern, steel plates, and drift pins. The solution acc
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Resolutely spreading waste to enhance agriculture

24 September 2021
Agricultural land spreading is one important way Resolute diverts waste from its operations. Certain waste products, such as organic waste, dehydrated sludge, and wood ash are rich in nutrients that promote plant growth, like phosphorous and nitrogen. Instead of being sent to landfill
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Komatsu upgrades its Comfort Ride

24 September 2021
A forwarder operator spends many hours a day in the cab, making a pleasant and comfortable work environment is extremely important. Forest terrain is often rough, and the operator is subjected to jolts and vibrations. Source: Timberbiz These can be tiring and make maintaining a steady
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SpruceSEA pilot project for climate change adapted seedlings

24 September 2021
A new pilot project “SpruceSEA” aims to transfer forest seedlings adapted to climate change more quickly to forest companies than traditional breeding approaches. SpruceSEA stands for Spruce Somatic Embryogenesis Application Austria. The Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW) has
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The London Cube

22 September 2021
The Cube, a project for Velux, is premiering at the 2021 London Design Festival at the famed Observation Point on London’s South Bank, the timber-clad installation is a kind of kaleidoscope with its mirrored interior reflecting the mosaic of skylights that make up the roof. Source: Ti
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FSC celebrates its international name day on Friday

22 September 2021
As the Forest Stewardship Council and its supporters celebrate its international name day, FSC Friday on 24 September, FSC reconfirms its support for international climate change initiatives and highlights the important contribution responsible forestry makes to these efforts. Source:
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