Tag: forestry

Dorries leaves after 11 years at the organisation, having helped strengthen forest certification standards and secure recognition for certified timber in Australia’s commercial building sector.Simon Dorries, former CEO of Responsible Wood, who stepped down after 11 years with the organisationResponsible Wood has recognised former CEO Simon Dorries’ 11-year contribution...

The Finnish forestry group said it had received about 5,050 cubic m of wood linked to construction sites in Kajaani and Muhos before suspending deliveries in mid-Sep.Wood delivered to Metsä Group linked to the Kajaani and Muhos sites totalled about 5,050 cubic m, according to the company (Image: Unsplash)Metsä...

The proposed $86m initiative in New Brunswick aims to improve wood fibre tracking, supply certainty and operational efficiency across the forest products industry.Digital technologies could improve wood fibre tracking and supply chain efficiency in Canada’s forest products industry (Image: Unsplash)Canada plans to invest up to $50m in a new...

The AI-assisted platform helps businesses organise geolocation data, assess deforestation risks and share information with supply chain partners to meet EU market requirements, including those under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).The Sylva platform aims to make traceability and due diligence more accessible to small businesses and smallholders ahead of...

Mixed cultivation of pine and spruce now accounts for about 20% of Metsä Group’s forest regeneration projects, as Finnish forest owners seek to manage risks associated with climate change.Mixed-species forest regeneration can help improve resilience to changing growing conditions and support biodiversity (Image: Unsplash)Interest in mixed cultivation among Finnish...

A Chinese delegation toured sawmills, forest nurseries and timber construction projects before meeting British Columbia suppliers at the annual trade event.The University of British Columbia, Vancouver: Timber buildings showcase the structural potential of wood in modern construction (Image: Unsplash)More than 20 Chinese industry representatives travelled to British Columbia, Canada,...

Due to enter service at the end of 2026, the new wagons are expected to reduce energy consumption per cubic metre of transported wood in Finland by up to 20%.New roundwood wagons will carry about a third of the wood UPM Metsä transports by rail in Finland (Image: UPM...

The company is investing $72m in its Los Ángeles remanufacturing plant and $20.6m in its Mulchén sawmill as part of a wider two-year modernisation programme.CMPC is investing in its timber operations in Biobío, including upgrades to sawing and drying processes (Image: Unsplash)Chile-based forestry group CMPC is investing more than...

With the EU Deforestation Regulation due to apply from Dec 2026, hardwood specialist Danzer says it has been preparing its systems and supply chain data for the new requirements.Carl Hansen & Søn’s Dream Chair, a sculptural lounge chair designed by Japanese architect Tadao AndoThe EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is...

The free trade agreement will remove tariffs on most of New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports when it enters into force on 20 Oct.New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports will benefit from tariff-free access to India for more than 95% of products under the new free trade agreement (Image:...