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Rural voters helped put Trump back in power

11 November 2024
Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities is a non-profit, organization that advocates for active forest management throughout the West in the US. In a statement the organisation said that rural voters turned out in record numbers in the 2024 election and were a decisive factor in the pres
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Australia at COP29 promoting our role in forestry

11 November 2024
Australia’s forestry sector will be represented at the United Nations’ 29th Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan to promote the important role our forestry and forest products sector is already playing, as well as its further potential to help Australia
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First auction for Family Forest Carbon in the US

08 November 2024
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) will hold the first auction for the Family Forest Carbon Program’s carbon credits in February 2025. The American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction is the first of its kind for a US nature-based carbon project and will offer buyers a transparent and
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Finland’s bioenergy impact on the forest products industry

08 November 2024
In a time when sustainable energy has become a necessity, Finland is emerging as a leader in innovation and adaptability. It was recently reported that the country is ready to rely entirely on bioenergy for months if needed. This remarkable ability shows Finland’s dedication to
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Dry forming production of fibre products in Sweden

08 November 2024
Stora Enso has opened its dry forming production unit in Skene, Sweden. The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging technology. Source: Timberbiz The Skene production unit utilizes an innovative dry forming proces
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The Forest Factor

06 November 2024
A new publication launched by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) warns that more needs to be done to protect, restore and sustainably manage the world’s forests in order to achieve global biodiversity goals. Source: Timberbiz Presented during Forest and Water Day at the 20
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World first wooden satellite launched

06 November 2024
The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. Source: Reuters LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry will be flown to the I
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Forests are very dangerous workplaces in the US

06 November 2024
Forest operations, which include logging and other forestry activities (planting, thinning, fuels reduction, and wildland fire fighting), are a vital component of forest management. It is also one of the most dangerous places to work in the United States.  Source: CDC In 2022, there w
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Analyzing the US forest products market

04 November 2024
The forest products market remains a vital component of the global economy, driving growth through a diverse range of sectors including timber, paper, and bioenergy. Understanding the current economic landscape is crucial for stakeholders to navigate market trends that shape supply an
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Microsoft’s new datacentre in CLT to reduce company’s carbon footprint

04 November 2024
Microsoft is building its first datacenter to be made with super strong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions. Source: Timberbiz A wood datacenter may sound strangely old-fashioned, if n
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