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Building to net zero competition winners

20 October 2023
Five winners of the 2023 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon, funded jointly by the Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service (USDA), were announced. The winning projects received funds totalling US$2.2 million to demonstrate mass timber’s applications in architec
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Canadian conference to learn about mini forests

20 October 2023
Canadian Geographic and the Network of Nature, a national movement to strengthen Canadian biodiversity, are teaming up at a national conference in Ottawa to learn about the potential of Mini-Forests and to hear from national and international experts including the renowned Ottawa-Vall
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New Cat 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders

20 October 2023
Building on D3 series compact track loader success, the all-new, next generation Cat 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders are a ground-up redesign of the previous series, improving on the features that made the previous models so popular. Source: Timberbiz The first next generation model
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Hazardous medical waste containers in biocomposite material

18 October 2023
A new product is making a difference for the health sector. FrostPharma and Mälarplast have in collaboration with Stora Enso developed a new hazardous waste container, from biocomposites. The new version cuts emissions by more than 50% compared with the solution made from conventional
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New beaver saw tooth from John Deere

18 October 2023
John Deere has introduced the one-piece hardened beaver saw tooth for John Deere Wheeled and Tracked Feller Bunchers. The new beaver saw tooth design boasts a bevelled feature at each tooth tip, which helps improve tooth durability while striking materials other than wood. Source: Tim
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2013 PEFC Chain of Custody standard to expire November

18 October 2023
This is an important reminder for companies still certified against the 2013 version of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard. After 14 November 2023, certificates issued against the 2013 version of PEFC ST 2002 and PEFC ST 2001 will no longer be valid. Source: Timberbiz In February 2020
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UN Biodiversity conference helps FSC launch a new project

16 October 2023
Last year, the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal agreed on a to halt biodiversity loss by 2030. The aim is to improve the conditions of species and habitats on land, inland waters and in the seas, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Source: Timberbiz The number
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Tigercat forced to change its social media presence

16 October 2023
Due to an ongoing legal dispute related to the use of the Tigercat brand name in the countries of Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg (collectively known as the Benelux region), Tigercat Industries has been compelled to take certain actions related to its online social media presence
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Combilift’s CB70E wins Italian Terminal and Logistics Award

16 October 2023
Combilift picked up the Italian Terminal and Logistics Award while attending GIS Expo in Italy. This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety. Source: Timberbiz The Italian Terminal and Logistics Award i
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Trees outside Forests in Netherlands and India

13 October 2023
PEFC national members for the Netherlands and India are the first to achieve PEFC endorsement for their national requirements for Trees outside Forests (ToF) certification. Source: Timberbiz That means that in the two countries, people and organizations with trees growing outside of f
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