Wednesday, 25 April 2018 05:22
Långasjö sawmill equipped for the future
On Saturday 21 April, Södra’s sawmill at Långasjö was reopened at a ceremony attended by more than 2,000 visitors. In 2017, just over SEK 100 million was invested in the facility to increase capacity and achieve more efficient production. The…
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 19:56
BREAKING NEWS: Explosive Report Exposes Illegal Palm Oil Clearance by Salim Group
New Report Uncovers One of the Largest Cases of Illegal Rainforest Clearance in Borneo for Palm Oil Development Major international banks and brands connected to company controlled by notorious Indonesian business tycoon, knowingly clear-cutting tropical rainforests Read the full report…
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 19:50
Södra is Sweden’s most attractive employer
Södra has been named as Sweden’s most attractive employer in the world’s largest employer branding survey, the Randstad Award. Over the past two years, Södra has advanced from 48 in the ranking to now occupy the top spot and thereby…
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Sunday, 18 March 2018 14:26
Woodland Managers in Sweden Choose Globalstar’s SPOT Gen3 to Enhance Safety for Forest Rangers and Hydro-electricity Staff
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, announces that Orsa Besparingsskog, a company which manages a range of forestry, commercial and recreational activities in the…
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018 09:18
More forest from cultivars
Between 2013 and 2017, the proportion of cultivars* increased from just over 50 percent to nearly 90 percent of Södra’s total seedling deliveries. Cultivars ensure strong and healthy forests with better growth and high quality. The increase has been driven…
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Wednesday, 17 January 2018 08:02
Using Big Data for sustainable agriculture, forestry and fishery
As part of an international consortium, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing new solutions for the responsible and sustainable use of the resources of agriculture, forestry and fishery. The main goal is to use Big Data particularly in…
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Monday, 04 December 2017 17:56
Södra introduces new measurement technology for timber stacks at Värö
The measuring station at Värö will be the first at Södra to introduce new technology for measuring timber stack volumes on trucks. The new method is based on automated volume measurement using laser technology, developed by Swedish company, Mabema AB.…
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Thursday, 30 November 2017 08:40
Stora Enso announces intent to acquire forest assets in conjunction with planned structural changes in Bergvik Skog AB
Shareholders representing 98% of the owners in Bergvik Skog AB, a Swedish forest holding company, have agreed to initiate discussions, based on a non-binding letter of intent, aiming at structural changes in Bergvik Skog Group. These shareholders are Stora Enso,…
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Thursday, 30 November 2017 08:36
BillerudKorsnäs intends to acquire forest assets
BillerudKorsnäs has signed a letter of intent to acquire Bergvik Skog Öst AB, owned by Bergvik Skog AB. Bergvik Skog Öst AB comprises approximately 350,000 hectares of forest land in Sweden. The transaction will secure parts of BillerudKorsnäs’ wood supply,…
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Friday, 24 November 2017 07:58
Södra invests in more forestry drones
Södra is now investing in more forestry drones. This digital technology speeds up the work of field staff at the same time as it makes it more comprehensive and safer. “We have identified numerous applications where drones can enhance the…
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Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:03
Essity recognized by CDP as world leader for its action on water and forests
Essity, a leading hygiene and health company, has been recognized as a global leader for its action on water and forests and received the highest score from CDP, an international not-for-profit charity that promotes a more sustainable economy. From thousands…
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Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:54
Globalstar’s SPOT Gen3 to Protect Forest Workers Across France
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, has just announced that France’s Société Forestière has chosen SPOT Gen3 to protect forest management workers. In an…
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Thursday, 21 September 2017 07:11
Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia, and Finland have fallen during the first half of 2017
Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia, and Finland have fallen during the first half of 2017, while they increased to their second highest level in 13 years in the US South in the 2Q/17, according to the Wood…
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Monday, 14 August 2017 09:40
Unleashing the full power of research and innovation of the EU forest-based sector
The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) seeks to align public funding for research and innovation with proper technological developments to reduce GHG emissions and improve forest management and land use With its unique innovation portfolio and many technological solutions, the…
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Tuesday, 01 August 2017 11:59
Swedish wood increasingly global
Global demand for Swedish wood is constantly rising. In the first half of 2017, Södra delivered sawn timber to 38 counties, representing more than a 100-percent increase in geographic markets since 2005. More and more global markets are acknowledging Swedish…
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