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Worst forest fire in history of Cyprus

05 July 2021
Four people were found dead as a huge fire raged for a second day in Cyprus, razing tracts of forest in a blaze one official called the worst on record. Source: Reuters The blaze, fanned by strong winds, affected at least 10 communities over an area of 50 square kilometres (19 square
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Norske Skog starts conversion in France to containerboard

05 July 2021
Norske Skog has made an investment decision to convert one machine at the Golbey (France) industrial site from standard newsprint to recycled containerboard. This is the second major step for Norske Skog to establish a leading independent recycled containerboard supplier in Europe. So
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Waratah loader-processor for increased productivity in tight spots

05 July 2021
Waratah Forestry Equipment’s new HTH624C 4×4 LP is a loader-processor built for increasing productivity to quickly clear tight landing areas and load trucks. The multi-use head has the attributes of a standard processing head with extra capability for manipulating multiple logs,
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Willow trees can treat wastewater

02 July 2021
Every year in Canada, six trillion litres of municipal wastewater are partially treated and released into the environment, while another 150 billion litres of untreated sewage are discharged straight into pristine surface waters. Source: Timberbiz Now researchers have found a way to s
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Japanese mills reel from soaring New Zealand radiata pine log prices

02 July 2021
Export prices of New Zealand radiate pine logs are soaring. Late May and early June shipment prices steeply increased by US$24-25 per cbm and with future increases certain Japanese mills are reeling. Source: Tropical Timber Market Report, Timberbiz Sawmills cutting radiata pine logs i
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Logset invests in harvester head assembly upgrades

02 July 2021
During the northern spring this year Logset made comprehensive investments in its harvester head assembly at its factory in Koivulahti, Finland. New harvester head assembly spaces have been built which increases the production capacity by 50% and safety has been improved. Source: Timb
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Stora Enso joins WWF initiative

30 June 2021
Stora Enso has joined the new WWF platform, Forests Forward. The platform engages businesses and investors to deliver on forest related sustainability ambitions, such as biodiversity protection and forest restoration. Source: Timberbiz As participants in Forests Forward, companies com
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Big Timber reality series on Netflix

30 June 2021
Big Timber follows the dangerous work of a logger and sawmill owner Kevin Wenstob of Sooke, Canada as he and his crew go to extremes to keep the family sawmill, and their way of life, alive. Sources: Netflix, Binge, IMDB, Victoria News Big Timber follows the dangerous work of Wenstob
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Eco Log branches out into harvester head production

30 June 2021
Eco Log has broaden its range by introducing its own series of harvester heads, consisting of four models. This makes Eco Log a complete forest machine manufacturer, offering machines and solutions for profitable and high-productive forestry all over the globe. Source: Timberbiz The n
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Partner program to link cities and forests

28 June 2021
Cities4Forests is providing seed funding of up to US$70,000 for European cities to launch seven Partner Forests programs in 2021. These cities are being invited to source tropical hardwood from exemplary community forest conservation enterprises, to be used in prominent city infrastru
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