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FSC launches comprehensive Canandian standard

20 June 2019
After six years of rigorous consultation with industry, environment, social stakeholders and indigenous groups the Forest Stewardship Council has launched a comprehensive new standard for responsible forest management in Canada. Source: Timberbiz The new standard targets the most pres
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Komatsu Forestry launches new models at SkogsNolia

20 June 2019
Komatsu Forestry has launched an upgraded product range at forestry expo SkogsNolia, with the majority of the machines new. The machines are equipped with a brand-new engine installation conforming to the latest emission legislation. The new, future-proof control system, MaxiXT, was a
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Fire sparks concern over use of timber in multi-storey buildings

20 June 2019
Following a number of concerns raised after a serious fire at the Samuel Garside House development in Barking in the UK recently, timber industry associations, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and Wood Protection Association (WPA), are clear that the failure to specify an industrial
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Forum Wood Building – Nordic 2019

18 June 2019
Forum Wood Building Nordic 2019, which will be held in Helsinki in September, will be the eighth Nordic conference and will focus on the role of design in the future especially with veneer and massive wood construction but keeping in mind resource efficiency and sustainability. Source
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Timber’s contribution to solving housing crisis in UK

18 June 2019
The UK All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries is holding a series of sessions over the next three months into how timber can contribute to solving the housing crisis. Industry experts from across the timber supply chain are being brought together to present at
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Scotland plants more wood than in past 20 years

18 June 2019
More than 10,000 hectares of new woodland has been planted in Scotland for the first time in almost 20 years. It is hoped the 11,200 hectares of new planting, up from 7100 the previous year will be enough to maintain momentum and drive to meet the next landmark Scottish Government tar
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UN publishes briefing on European Union Timber regs

12 June 2019
The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest briefing note on the implementation of the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), which covers the period March to April 2019. The briefing opens with an announcement of the publication by t
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Canadian forestry receives $8.5m to strengthen exports

12 June 2019
The Canadian government has announced more than Can$8.5 million to help strengthen Canadian wood product exports. The investment will support the Canada Wood Group, which brings together industry associations, in diversifying and expanding Canadian forest product exports to traditiona
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Canadian export markets are rapidly shrinking

12 June 2019
The most recent affect of the shrinking timber market in Canada is that the last of the major Canadian lumber giants, Western Forest Products, has slowed its production and announced temporary curtailments at three of its British Columbia (BC) sawmills. Source: Timberbiz Demand is dow
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Thailand achieves PEFC endorsement

11 June 2019
Thailand has become the latest country to achieve PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system. The newly endorsed system will allow Thai forest owners and managers to demonstrate their sustainable forest management practices in line with global standards and requireme
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