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A new Vietnam pellet mill comes online

05 September 2019
FutureMetrics announced that a project that it has guided for more than two years is now producing high quality pellets in Vietnam. FutureMetrics provides advice on producing, selling and transporting pellets, on operations optimization and other guidance for the industry sector. Sour
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Sodra top ranked for corporate social responsibility

03 September 2019
Södra was top-ranked among companies that assume the greatest corporate social responsibility. This was shown in one of the world’s largest employer branding survey. Source: Timberbiz “We play an important role in the communities in which we operate and assume great responsibility for
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Stora Enso CEO to leave in 2020

03 September 2019
Karl-Henrik Sundström has informed Stora Enso’s Board of Directors that he is leaving the position of CEO. The Board has initiated the search process for a successor. Mr Sundström will continue in his current role and will leave Stora Enso during the first quarter of 2020. The exact d
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Skogforst guide on harvester measurement

03 September 2019
Accurate measuring in harvesters is crucial in an efficient forestry. Skogforst has therefore produced a guide called Measure Up! that presents the technology and methods for harvester measurement as well as strategies for systematic checks and adjustment. Source: Timberbiz Every day,
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Genetically modified trees should be allowed

29 August 2019
Look at anything made from trees like a ream of paper, a cardboard box, lumber and it’s probably stamped with the logo of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or an equivalent organization. These non-profits certify that forests are managed sustainably, and one common requiremen
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Axtor 4510 Komptech all purpose wood chipper and shredder

29 August 2019
The new Axtor 4510 Komptech is an all-purpose wood chipper that is the smallest in the Axtor series, but is perfect for both chipping and shredding. It’s an entry-level machine for small to medium-sized plants as well as contract service providers. Source: Timberbiz Like its big broth
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Stop the Amazon fires and plan for the future

29 August 2019
According to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the human-induced fires that are ravaging one of the most important regions of the planet must be stopped. Life on earth depends on the wellbeing of biomes such as tropical rainforests and the Amazon rainforest, due to its size, repre
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Biomass for lithium-ion batteries

26 August 2019
Stora Enso is investing EUR 10 million in the making of bio-based carbon materials for energy storage at its Sunila Mill in Finland. This pilot facility is to produce bio-based carbon materials from biomass by converting lignin into so-called hard carbon anode materials for lithium-io
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New international FSC website launched

26 August 2019
Commemorating its 25th anniversary, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched its new website for environmentalists, researchers, non-government organizations, businesses and conscious consumers to learn more about the important task of protecting our world’s forests. Source:
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G7 Summit close to agreement on fighting Amazon fires

26 August 2019
Major nations are apparently close to agreement on how to fight the Amazon fires according to French president Emmanuel Macron. Mr Macron says world powers need to be ready to help with reforestation, but acknowledged there were different views. Sources: Timberbiz, Sky News He has sai
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