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Cambridge Uni puts a new spin on cricket

12 June 2024
Engineers at Cambridge University have reconstructed a historic wooden bowling machine that bowled out players from the Australian cricket team during a visit to the city more than a hundred years ago. Sources: Timberbiz, Cambridge University photos Adam Page Using patent illustration
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Insufficient forest targets in national climate action plans

12 June 2024
Despite global commitments to halt deforestation by 2030, only eight of the top 20 countries with highest rate of tropical deforestation have quantified targets on forests in their national climate action plans, also known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Source: Timberb
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New international code to boost safety in forestry

12 June 2024
International Labour Organization (ILO) is moving to boost safety and health in forestry work. Despite progress in recent decades, forests remain hazardous workplaces. New guidance from the ILO aims to better protect those women and men working in the sector. Source: Timberbiz Million
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Tigercat telematics firmware update

07 June 2024
There is a Tigercat telematics firmware upgrade now available for added functionality, improved user interface, and to take advantage of the latest advanced engine diagnostics capabilities. Source: Timberbiz The update offers enhanced features for a more comprehensive telematics exper
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Forest growth could be impacted by CO2 levels

07 June 2024
Rising CO2 levels will spur the growth of forests, which store carbon, but an experiment suggests this effect could be restricted by the availability of phosphorus in the soil. Soil microbes can outcompete plants for vital nutrients, which could limit the amount of carbon dioxide fore
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Developing and commercialising lignin batteries

07 June 2024
Stora Enso has partnered with Altris, a Swedish developer of sodium-ion batteries. The two companies aim to further advance the development and commercialisation of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. Source: Timberbiz Together, the two companies will drive the adaptation of
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Strong year for Scottish Woodlands

05 June 2024
The latest results for Scottish Woodlands Ltd show another successful and profitable year, with an increasing headcount and continued focus on graduate recruitment. Source: Timberbiz The company, 80%-owned by its employees, reported turnover of £111.6 million in the year to 30 Septemb
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Arup produces guide – Fire Safe Design of Mass Timber Buildings

05 June 2024
The demand to use mass timber in construction is increasing as society seeks to build with more sustainable materials. Building codes and design guidance for using mass timber vary substantially country to country as does the foundation on which the local codes have been developed. So
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PNG’s new laws to get maximum value from forestry

05 June 2024
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the forestry sector has enacted two new laws to ensure the country gets maximum value from its forestry resources. Source: Loop PNG The laws, relating to the State Marketing Agency (SMA) and Purchase Option (PO) are among
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Swedish Forest Industries joins IUFRO World Congress

03 June 2024
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) has joined the IUFRO World Congress as major partner, marking a strategic collaboration to enhance forest research and foster global knowledge exchange. Source: Timberbiz “We are excited to join the worlds’ largest forest event of
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