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ForestKids free forest game for young children

23 November 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Global Forest Resources Assessment launched an online forest game for young children to mark World Children’s Day. Source: Timberbiz The game, called Forest Kids, guides children on an expedition around the world
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Komatsu C144 has a new valve bank

21 November 2022
Komatsu C144 has improvements that will increase the reliability and performance of its harvester head. Source: Timberbiz With the year model update comes the introduction of a new kind of valve bank that offers several benefits. It is the same type of valve bank that was developed fo
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Timberter tech to stop illegal logging in Brazil

21 November 2022
The governor of Rio Grande do Norte Ms Fatima Bezerra and Timbeter CEO Anna-Greta Tsahkna have signed a cooperation agreement with Estonian Environment Minister Madis Kallas to implement Timbeter technology to stop illegal logging and enhance transparent forest management in the Brazi
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$20m in grants to increase wood processing in US

21 November 2022
The Biden-Harris Administration announced US$20.5 million in grants to help states or federally recognized tribes establish temporary bridge programs to protect water resources during forest-related operations and to assist wood processing facility owners to establish, reopen, retrofi
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Telehandler for intensive use especially for bulk cargo

18 November 2022
Manitou Group has launched its NewAg XL telehandler model which is the fourth model in the NewAg XL range, following the launch of the MLT 841, 1041 and 961. Source: Timberbiz Designed for very intensive use, in particular the loading of bulk cargo, cereals, wood chips and silage, the
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Enviva defends its wood biomass production

18 November 2022
Enviva a world leading producer of sustainably sourced wood biomass, has issued the following statement in response to support it received from independent forestry associations regarding Enviva’s positive economic and environmental impact in the US Southeast. Source: Timberbiz “Enviv
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Voodin start-up company to make wooden turbine blades

18 November 2022
Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to develop sustainable wind turbine blades from wood. Source: Timberbiz Under the agreement, the two companies are committed to developing sustainable alternatives for wind turbine blades and creating a co
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A choir of wooden dolls for Christmas

16 November 2022
Teenage Engineering has crafted a wooden choir with in time for the Christmas season. Sources: Yanko Design, Timberbiz The choir is inspired by the company’s very first project, the Absolut Choir which debuted in 2007 as a set of 22 wooden dolls. The eight-piece ensemble of dolls sing
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Wood energy on the rise in Europe out of sheer necessity

16 November 2022
For many people in economically well-developed countries of the UNECE region a wood stove or fireplace used to be a cosy way to heat a room in the cold season. This winter however, the role of wood energy may dramatically change for many people out of sheer necessity. Source: Timberbi
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FAO research shows call to action needed to grow forestry

16 November 2022
New research, sponsored by the FAO Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-Based Industries (ACSFI) and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) and launched at the World Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt, recommends ‘a call to action’ for countries to tak
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