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Drone developed to collect environmental DNA from tree branches

20 January 2023
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal research institute WSL have developed a flying device that can land on tree branches to take samples. This opens up a new dimension for scientists previously reserved for biodiversity researchers. Source: Timberbiz Ecologists are increas
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Sodra aims for a major international carbon removal initiative

18 January 2023
Södra, the largest forest-owner association in Sweden, is taking a new step to create added value from its members’ raw material. In partnership with companies Verdane and Equinor, Södra is exploring opportunities to build a complete value chain for bioenergy carbon capture and storag
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Why the Philippines needs a national cadastre

18 January 2023
A cadastre is a parcel-based and up-to-date information system containing records of interests in land such as rights, restrictions, and responsibilities, etc. It usually includes the geometric description of land parcels linked to tenurial instruments and the value of the land parcel
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3D printing finally prints in sawdust

18 January 2023
This 3D printing system converts waste sawdust into stunning wooden lamps and guitars, Desktop Metal’s sawdust-printing outfit allows individual designers and large manufacturers to print elaborate wooden objects. Source: ZD Net Hagen Hinderdael, a London-based firm that works a
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Container demand falling in key economies

18 January 2023
Latest news from ‘forward indicator’ countries confirms a global downturn is underway and could be severe. The global information service, Container News, reported late November container freight volumes fell sharply out of India in November. Source: IndustryEdge Contract rates from M
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UK forestry workers in race to plant 3.5m trees before spring

16 January 2023
The project is part of Forestry England’s latest planting program to replenish tree stocks, bolster broadleaf cover and encourage biodiversity. Source: The Evening Standard Forestry workers across northern England are in a race against time to plant 3.5 million trees by hand before sp
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Energy House to accelerate progress of low carbon designs

16 January 2023
Standing on the grounds of the University of Salford in the UK is Energy House 2.0 an innovative research centre helping to accelerate progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design at scale. Source: Timberbiz The £16m research lab, part-funded by the European Regional Develo
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Economic slowdown hits Stora Enso

16 January 2023
Forest products giant Stora Enso will start negotiations on possible furloughs of up to 1,300 employees in Finland, the firm told Finnish news agency STT on Friday. Sources: STT, YLE The company said the decision was due to fluctuations in demand and market uncertainty. The negotiatio
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PEFC Week 2023 to be held in Canada

16 January 2023
Early bird registrations for PEFC Week 2023 which is run in collaboration with the SFI Annual Conference are open for the event that will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 14-18 May 2023. Source: Timberbiz This event will be a unique opportunity to network with local
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Waratah celebrates 50 years of forestry

13 January 2023
Waratah Forestry Equipment is celebrating 50 years of innovation within the forestry industry and thanking its customers for decades of trust and loyalty to the brand. Source: Timberbiz “We’re proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year thanks to our loyal customers and dedicate
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