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Sustainable management of tropical forests

30 September 2024
The sustainable management of tropical forest contributes significantly to safeguarding forests, protecting biodiversity, contributing to rural communities and sustainable livelihoods according to Thorsten Arndt, Head of Advocacy at PEFC International at the Global Legal & Sustain
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Xmas comes early at FSC

30 September 2024
A revised FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Germany now expands to cover Christmas trees, venison, and other forest products. The standard becomes effective on 1 November 2024. Source: Timberbiz Germany harvests about 20 million Christmas trees each year, a quarter of the European m
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Softwood log exports spiked to 45-month high in July

30 September 2024
Exports of softwood logs from Australia lifted to a 45-month high in July 2024, screaming up to 265,657 m3 after the prior month saw a 36-month record of over 140,000 m3. The main recipient is India, with China re-emerging as an export destination after a nearly four-year hiatus. Sour
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FSC investigates bamboo supply chains

27 September 2024
The results of the third transaction verification (TV) loop on FSC-certified bamboo supply chains reveal that several certificate holders in China pose a serious threat to the integrity of FSC’s certification system. Source: Timberbiz While some certificate holders have made false cla
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Kesla’s new heads

27 September 2024
Manufacturer of base-machine-independent harvester heads Kesla has released its RH-III harvester head range. Source: Timberbiz KESLA 19RH-III twinAX is an efficient solution for energy wood harvesting. Thanks to the modular structure of the RH-III harvester head series, KESLA 19/21RH-
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Combilift’s trifecta of awards

27 September 2024
Combilift has been having an award winning month with the company now on a trifecta after receiving an award as Ireland’s Best Managed Company by Deloitte. Combilift is a Platinum winner for the 6th time. Source: Timberbiz Combilift management prowess was rewarded at Deloitte’s awards
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Vietnam strengthens customs and rangers to combat illegal timber

25 September 2024
Front-line law enforcement officers from across Vietnam have received specialised timber legality training, critical to Vietnam’s efforts to promote sustainable forest management and combat illegal timber trade. Source: Timberbiz Vietnam is a major importer and exporter of timbe
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A history of the famous FSC logo

25 September 2024
Thanks to Tristram Branscombe-Kent’s invaluable inspiration, thousands of consumers worldwide have come across the friendly checkmark-and-tree logo along with the ‘Forests For All Forever’ tag line. This year, as FSC celebrates its 30th anniversary, it honours his memory and conveys o
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New Cats on the prowl

25 September 2024
Caterpillar has eight new next generation Cat Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs – the Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE – mark the introduction of the next generation design to the SSL line. Source: Timberbiz Meanwhile, the new Cat 275, 275 X
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Robotic partnership with Finland experiments in NZ

25 September 2024
An international collaboration exploring using a robot from Finland, to improve productivity and consistency in propagation for forestry is being formalised. A key tool to help achieve those outcomes has been officially blessed. Source: Timberbiz Forest Growers Research (FGR) and Scio
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