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Non-native tree-feeding pests invading US forests

21 August 2019
Worldwide, forests are increasingly affected by non-native insects and diseases, some of which cause substantial tree mortality. Forests in the United States have been invaded by a particularly large number of tree-feeding pest species. Source: Timberbiz While information exists about
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Ponsse fares well despite difficulties

21 August 2019
Despite uncertainties in the world’s economy, the demand for Ponsse forest machines continued to be brisk during the last quarter, the company said that its order intake was very good. At the end of the period under review they totalled EUR 361.1 million and the company said that with
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BUGA a wood pavilion robotically manufactured

21 August 2019
The BUGA Wood Pavilion in Germany is celebrates a new approach to digital timber construction. Its segmented wood shell is based on biological principles found in the plate skeleton of sea urchins, which have been studied by the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD
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Swinburne study sheds light on tropical forests rising carbon

21 August 2019
Studies of the world’s tropical forests have pinpointed how much water plants put back into the atmosphere compared with how much carbon they take up, with lower rainfall linked to increased efficiency. By studying how efficiently plants use water, researchers from Swinburne and the U
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UK forest stamps showcase forests and forestry

20 August 2019
Six special stamps featuring forests of the UK are being circulated to showcase the character and varied colours of the nation’s forests. The stamp launch coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Forestry Commission which was founded on 1 September 1919. Source: Timberbiz Responsib
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Austrofoma demonstration event for forestry machines

20 August 2019
Austrofoma is the Austrian forestry machine and device demonstration where all the machines on display are shown performing real-life tasks, unlike standard exhibitions where they are only seen while stationary. The event is on once every four years. Source: Timberbiz All the machines
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CLT and mass timber products show green credentials

20 August 2019
Those close to the forest products supply chain have watched with great interest as the cross-laminated timber (CLT) and “mass timber” building products industry has exploded over the last decade. The free market has ultimately driven the remarkable growth of the industry, which is he
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July final felling was Sweden’s highest in nine years

15 August 2019
In July, the area notified for final felling in Sweden was the highest in nine years, according to the Swedish Forest Agency. One reason for the increase could be higher activity in forest operations due to infestation of bark beetle which leads forest owners to notify for final felli
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Shanghai International Forum on tropical timber

15 August 2019
Growing worldwide timber demand, combating deforestation and the need to move to a bio-based, de-carbonised global economy will be topics at he International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) International Forum to be held in Shanghai in October. Source: Timberbiz The even
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Forest2Market and Fisher now Battery companies

15 August 2019
Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, announced that it has acquired two companies: Forest2Market, a firm supplying data, analytics, supply chain expertise and strategic consulting services to the global forest products industry; and Fisher International, a fi
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