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Climate change sparks more wildfires and pests

24 July 2024
Climate change is increasing the susceptibility of the world’s forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new flagship publication by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that emphasizes the role of innovation in achieving a sus
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New harvester from Sampo Rosenlew

22 July 2024
Sampo Rosenlew has launched a brand new six-wheel HR56 harvester. One of the hallmarks of the company’s machines has been their suitability for thinning young forests, so the new model is a natural step in the development of its range. Source: Timberbiz The HR56 is based on the compan
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Pirelli’s FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

22 July 2024
The introduction of the first-ever FSC-certified racing bike tyre – the P ZERO Race RS – is a milestone in the world of cycling. Source: Timberbiz Developed by leading tyre manufacturer Pirelli, the P ZERO Race RS contains sustainably sourced natural rubber, which makes up 23% of the
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The continuing struggle in PNG to save forests

22 July 2024
After what is left of forests in the Amazon and the Congo, the next of the planet’s most important remaining forests is on the island of New Guinea. Source: RNZ In both Papua New Guinea and Indonesian controlled West Papua, the harvesting and exporting of logs, often done illega
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NZ goes to the aid of Canada with firefighters

22 July 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand along with the Department of Conservation and Forest Protection Services will send seven incident management team members to assist Canada with its wildfire response in British Columbia. Source: Timberbiz The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre sent
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More Australian firefighters head to Canada

22 July 2024
Four fire specialists from Forestry Corporation will serve as part of a New South Wales deployment of firefighters assisting authorities in Canada to tackle the country’s wildfires. Source: Timberbiz A contingent of 31 incident management, aviation and heavy machinery specialists will
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UK Timber Design Conference outcomes

19 July 2024
Leading low-carbon developers called on the next Government to ‘kickstart a timber revolution’ at the UK Timber Design Conference in London held recently. More than 200 developers, local authorities, insurers, engineers, architects, contractors and manufacturers gathered at Timber Dev
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Grand Roof for Japan World Expo

19 July 2024
On June 30, 2023, the assembly of the Grand Roof (Ring) that will be the symbol of the Japan World Expo site began in the PW Northeast construction area on Yumeshima, the site of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Source: Timberbiz The Grand Roof is being built for the next World Expo on
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World forests absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide

19 July 2024
The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study. Source: Timberbiz Professors Oliver Phillips and Simon Lewis from the School of Geography contributed to the tropical
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SA sending firefighters to Canada

19 July 2024
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) will send nine firefighters to Canada on Saturday morning to deal with their escalating wildfire situation. CFS answered the call to send volunteers and staff to assist Canada’s incident management and fireground leadership teams in the provinces of A
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