Wednesday, 14 October 2020 06:52
A new platform to show how sustainable forest management supports biodiversity preservation
“Listen to EU forest stewards, understand their actions on the ground, learn from their experience, and go beyond the clichés!” In a few words, this is the message of the new awareness campaign #ForestBiodiversity launched today in Brussels by 6…
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Friday, 02 October 2020 08:01
University of Oulu and Metsä Group cooperate in research and education to develop sustainable forest industry
University of Oulu and Metsä Group have entered into a partnership agreement in which research and educational cooperation will be deepened in order to develop sustainable forest industry. The aim is to increase interaction and work life contacts between students…
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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 11:09
New 2030 climate plan presents forests as golden egg to compensate for industrial sectors not delivering on their decarbonisation agenda
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her first state of the union speech and proposed a revision of the EU emissions reduction target from 40% to 55% by 2030. This target is the central piece of the…
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Monday, 14 September 2020 07:10
Training new experts for the growth sectors of forest industry – recruitment to Metsä Group's apprenticeship training began
Metsä Group started recruitment of 50 new experts for apprenticeship training starting in January 2021. New professionals are being trained at Metsä Group's pulp, paperboard and tissue paper mills. The future prospects of these industries are good, and apprenticeship recruitment…
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 10:06
All green products start with a #Greensource: Climate neutrality with Europe’s forest fibre industry
Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, and EPIS, the European Pulp Industry Sector Association and its members, present their #GreenSource initiative, a European-wide effort to explain how the forest-fibre industries make the 2050 climate neutrality target a reality. The…
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Monday, 11 May 2020 07:59
Industry body appoints new directors to its Board
Scottish Renewables welcomes new members Diverse range of renewable energy technologies represented Industry body Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, has appointed seven new directors to its Board. An election for the posts saw 20 eligible candidates…
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Monday, 11 May 2020 07:56
A decade with steadily improving nature conservation considerations
Nature conservation consideration taken in connection with Södra’s regeneration harvests and thinning operations has made positive progress over the past decade and is now at a consistently high level. This was revealed by the company’s Green Balance Sheet. “It is…
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Monday, 11 May 2020 07:54
Forestry South Africa launches new corporate website
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched a new corporate website. FSA, the country’s largest forestry organisation representing timber growers, has enhanced its web presence under www.forestrysouthafrica.co.za. Dr Ronald Heath, research and protection director, says, “Subsequent to the development of a communications…
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 09:57
Friend of the Earth’s petition seeks to stop palm oil and rubber companies’ deforestation of Congo basin tropical forest
Friend of the Earth’s initiative aims to slow down destruction of the world’s second-largest rainforest Friend of the Earth, the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that promotes sustainable agriculture and farming methods, has launched a petition seeking to stop the deforestation activities…
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Monday, 16 March 2020 21:07
Breaking News from the FBR team
Forest Bioenergy Review magazine and the E-Newsletters to now feature on www.processindustrymatch.com ( PIM), this collaboration offers those marketing within FBR an even greater and unrivalled global exposure to those who have an interest in all things renewable Energy related…
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Monday, 16 March 2020 21:00
Combined positive impact of European forests and the EU forest-based sectors for climate neutrality
Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries, welcomes the new European Climate Law launched by the European Commission as a key step forward in our common efforts to respond to global warming. “Our industry is committed to doing its part:…
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Monday, 16 March 2020 20:56
Domtar Joins American Forest Foundation’s Family Forest Carbon Program
As an extension of our sustainable forestry principles, Domtar has joined the American Forest Foundation (AFF) as a partner in its Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP). This new initiative, designed to enhance carbon sequestration in family-owned forestland across the United States,…
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Monday, 16 March 2020 20:53
Mikael Olsson to leave Trivselhus
Trivselhus President, Mikael Olsson, has informed the Board of Directors that he is to relinquish his position for health reasons. Maria Bergön will succeed him as Interim President and the Board will initiate a recruitment process for a new president.…
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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 20:14
New Forests Publishes Climate Disclosure Report & Climate Action Plan
International forestry investment manager New Forests today released its inaugural Climate Disclosure Report, documenting the company’s application of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. New Forests also announced an ambitious Climate Action Plan that combines advocacy for…
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Saturday, 22 February 2020 20:46
New Forests to Purchase Tasmanian Plantations from Norske Skog
Australia-based international forestry investor New Forests has agreed to purchase the Tasmanian plantations of a local subsidiary of Norwegian pulp and paper company Norske Skog. The purchase includes a net plantation area of more than 18,000 hectares of radiata pine…
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