BRUSSELS –Paper & Beyond, the new event concept where circular bioeconomy leaders meet, took place just a week following the release of the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which set out a clear path for better linking the bioeconomy and circularity. “The new European strategy comes at a defining moment for the bioeconomy” says Karl-Henrik Sundström,…
At the closing event of the WCEF 2018, Japan’s State Minister of the Environment Tsukasa Akimoto pledged that Japan will advance the circular economy when the world’s third biggest economy takes up the presidency of the group of 20 countries (G20) in 2019. “Japan will bring the output of this forum to various international conferences…
CNBC –U.S. homebuilding dropped more than expected in September as construction activity in the South fell by the most in nearly three years, likely held down by Hurricane Florence. According to a report b y CNBC, housing starts fell 5.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.201 million units last month, the Commerce…
CNW- Canada’s forest sector continues to play a key role in our economy and our efforts to address climate change. The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources (NRCan), announced over $669,000 in funding for two forestry projects for Kitselas First Nation to position the community to pursue new business opportunities, provide training to…
Finnpulp has signed a letter of intent with Port of HaminaKotka for operating the export of its pulp products. The agreement consists of the leasing of the land and planning of the warehouse for export products. Finnpulp will concentrate its pulp deliveries to the Port of HaminaKotka and build in the future a logistics center…
The 4th Annual International Mass Timber Conference will take place March 19-21, 2019 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland Oregon. The largest gathering of industry professionals of its kind, IMTC is the premier source for the latest news and innovative thinking on mass timber manufacturing and residential and commercial construction. IMTC 2018 set records…
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced four awards, at the SFI Annual Conference, recognizing leadership in diversity, conservation, innovation, and community engagement. The SFI President’s Award: Bettina Ring, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and an SFI board member — Ring is being recognized for her commitment to encouraging diversity in the forest sector…
Darwin Murray of McClain Forest Products in West Plains, Missouri became the new president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase on October 4, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Over the last two years, Murray served on the Executive Committee as vice president. He has been a member of…
The spotted lanternfly could spoil many families’ holiday season, according to New Jersey agricultural expert Joseph Zoltowski, director of the New Jersey Deparment of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. In a report by Newsweek, Zoltowski said the tree-killing insect could potentially spread to homes by hiding in Christmas trees and leaving eggs to hatch. The…
Edmonton, AB — The Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI) has announced the launch of two new tools for practicing foresters. The Forestry and Waterfowl: Assessing and Mitigating Risk Technical Report and plain-language Practitioner Guide were developed by Ducks Unlimited Canada in collaboration with seven forest sector organizations as part of the FMWSI. The…