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New study – all trees break at a fixed speed

11 February 2016
During storms, there is a critical wind speed, of around 42 m/s (90 mph), at which almost all tree trunks break – irrespective of their size or species – according to a new study done by researchers in France. Source: Physics World The team has shown that the breaking phenomenon can b
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Cloning 3000 year old trees

11 February 2016
After 20 years David Milarch believes he’s zeroed in on what it takes to clone a 3000-year-old tree. Source: ABC Net If you want to share David Milarch’s vision of the future, you’ll need commitment, drive and a good set of climbing ropes. But if you’re afraid
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No evidence EU timber laws work

11 February 2016
There is “no solid evidence” that an EU law has done anything to prevent the illegal timber trade or even that it has been implemented, according to a draft commission review seen by the Guardian. Source: The Guardian (UK) Nine EU countries have still not imposed penalties or taken ac
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Solaris Paper Welcomes Report into Asia Pulp & Paper

11 February 2016
Solaris Paper has welcomed the announcement from its affiliate Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) of the acceleration of its Peatland Best Practice Management Project (PBPMP). Source: Timberbiz The announcement was made on the 3rd anniversary of the company’s Forest Conservation Policy
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The Hidden Life of Trees finds worldwide success

04 February 2016
Peter Wohlleben had found what he was looking for: a pair of towering beeches. “These trees are friends,” he said, craning his neck to look at the leafless crowns, black against a gray sky.” Source: The New York Times “You see how the thick branches point away from each other? That’s
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2016 Wood Design Awards

04 February 2016
WoodWorks has revealed its winners for the 2016 Wood Design Awards. Source: Gizmag Intended to promote the benefits of building from timber, this year’s 16 winners comprise a varied assortment including a fire station, museum, library, and pavilion. The most eye-catching winner
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Ligna registrations open

04 February 2016
Online registration has begun for the first international LIGNA Conference, to be held at the Robotation Academy in Hannover, Germany on 3 and 4 May 2016. Source: Timberbiz The event is being staged by Deutsche Messe and the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers’ Association with
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ICC code for tall buildings

28 January 2016
The International Code Council (ICC) board of directors has established an ad hoc committee to explore the building science of tall wood buildings. Sources: Timberbiz, Forestry Expo Co NZ Tall wood is a term used in the industry to identify wood construction, which utilises Cross Lami
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Heading in the right direction

28 January 2016
Maybe soon we can say goodbye to polystyrene, the petroleum-based material that is used to make Styrofoam. Source: Timberbiz In what looks like an ordinary bicycle helmet, Swedish designers have replaced Styrofoam with a new shock-absorbing material made with renewable and biodegradab
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France unveils new agroforestry plans

28 January 2016
As part of the 2nd National Day of Agroforestry, France unveiled new plans for developing ecologically sustainable forestry practices throughout the country. Source: Agri eu The plan aims to reduce the environmental impact of forestry and to integrate forest management practices into
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