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ForestGALES protects trees from storms

07 January 2016
Software to help protect forests from storm damage has been released by Forest Research in the UK. Source: Timberbiz The latest version of the computer-based tool ForestGALES uses data about the trees and the site (species, soil type) then works out the ‘windiness’ to estimate the lev
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Researchers study how CLT stimulates rural communities

07 January 2016
Oregon Best will conduct a study of how cross-laminated timber can help stimulate the rural economies of Oregon and southwest Washington. Source: Timberbiz Oregon BEST brings together public university researchers and entrepreneurs and developers in the clean technology sector and won
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Wood Guangzhou 2016

07 January 2016
Wood Guangzhou 2016, China’s leading wood and wood products trade fair will be held in the Poly World Trade Centre Expo, Pazhou, Guangzhou during 13-15 May. Source: Timberbiz Wood Guangzhou 2016 is co-organized by the China National Forest Product Industry Association (CNFPIA). CNFPIA
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How Euro tech could help NZ forestry

07 January 2016
A University of Canterbury student’s research has taken him all the way to Austria looking at how modern European forestry machinery could be used in New Zealand. Source: Stuff co nz UC Master’s student Thornton Campbell has been conducting productivity research using a European cable
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PEFC Forest Certification Week in Switzerland

17 December 2015
Promoting sustainable forest management and having it recognized and rewarded in the supply chain from the local to the global level is a key priority shared by the many delegates who attended the 2015 PEFC Forest Certification Week in Montreux, Switzerland. Sources: PEFC/PR Newswire
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Stable outlook for global paper and forest products

17 December 2015
Increasing housing starts and higher consumer spending will drive anticipated operating income growth for the global paper and forest products industry of 1%-3% in 2016, underpinning the current stable outlook for the sector for the next 12 months, says Moody’s Investors Service
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Arbor Forest Products and WWF tackle forest destruction

10 December 2015
Arbor Forest Products has joined other British businesses from the timber, construction, publishing, DIY and grocery industries in becoming the first UK firms to commit to responsible forest trade. Source: Builders’ Merchants News The move will help end deforestation around the
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Asia Pulp & Paper launches agroforestry for Indonesia

10 December 2015
Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) has launched the agroforestry program in 500 villages to help protect Indonesia’s forests. Source: Timberbiz The aim of the program is to demonstrate that economic development can be pursued in a sustainable way that supports rather than undermines th
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Scotland’s forestry adds £1 billion to the economy

03 December 2015
Scotland’s forestry sector is contributing nearly £1 billion to the economy through forest management, timber processing and recreation, according to a new report. Source: Herald Scotland Forestry Commission Scotland said the total represents a substantial increase compared to t
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MobileTECH in New Zealand

03 December 2015
The fourth MobileTECH conference on mobile technologies for New Zealand’s primary industries will bring together technology leaders from across New Zealand’s agriculture, horticulture and forestry sectors. Source: Timberbiz This independent technology event showcases the latest in pro
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