Helen Briggs, BBC news — A tree regarded as the icon of the African savannah is dying in mysterious circumstances. International scientists have discovered that most of the oldest and largest African baobab trees have died over the past 12 years. They suspect the demise may be linked to climate change, although they have no…
TimberWest is pleased to announce the 2018 TimberWest Campsite Photo Contest, on now until August 24th. Outdoor adventurers photographing their summer camping moments have the chance to win one of two 14-day camping passes at any of the eight TimberWest campsites across Vancouver Island. “Last year we had hundreds of people enter our Campsite Photo…
WASHINGTON — The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have launched the Wood Furniture Scorecard, a comprehensive assessment of wood sourcing policies for over 50 of the largest furniture retailers in North America. Published on a dedicated website and available through both organizations, the scorecard covers available information on how companies…
The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) congratulates and welcomes Premier Ford’s cabinet Ministers. Ontario’s forest sector is looking forward to working with the new government, and Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, to make Ontario open for business, with a vision of hope and prosperity in every region of this province. For…
FORT MILL, S.C. — Domtar Corporation has released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting the company’s ongoing efforts to take a longer-term view of creating and preserving value for shareholders, customers, employees and communities. In an update to its 2017 report, Domtar announced that the company has met or exceeded three of the company’s six 2020…
At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we believe forests are the answer to many of our local, national and global challenges. SFI’s contribution to addressing these challenges is seen every day in the work we do and the partnerships we build to provide supply chain assurances, elevate the conservation contribution of well-managed forests, and promote environmental…
Biosolids and organics solutions provider, Lystek International Ltd., has announced that it has been awarded multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts by the both the City of Benicia (Benicia) and the City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto) for Biosolids Management. The two agreements will see Lystek accept biosolids generated in both cities, converting them into LysteGro®, a…
Utah-based Intermountain Bobcat with locations in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Orem has joined Bandit’s growing network of authorized dealers. The three locations will offer sales, service and parts on all Bandit hand-fed chippers, stump grinders and skid-steer attachments. “Our customers in Utah already know about Intermountain Bobcat’s solid reputation and commitment to service,” said…
Researchers in Japan have developed a technique for making alcohol by fermenting wood, paving the way for the creation of the world’s first wood liquor. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, The safety of the product, which carries the distinctive aroma of the type of wood it is made from, as…
With a total of 3.088 m m³, China imported 64 percent more softwood from Europe last year than in the previous year. According to Chinese Customs figures, the main supplier was Finland, as in the previous year, where purchases rose by 84% percent to 1.683 m m³. This means that Finland accounts for 54.5 percent…