by Working Forest | Oct 23, 2018 | Archives
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...
by Working Forest | Oct 21, 2018 | Archives
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...
by Working Forest | Oct 21, 2018 | Archives
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...
by Working Forest | Oct 21, 2018 | Archives
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...
by Working Forest | Oct 21, 2018 | Archives
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...
by Working Forest | Oct 16, 2018 | Archives
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...