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climate change

Climate Change Set to Devastate Europe’s Forests, Study Warns of Doubling Disturbances by 2100

 March 9, 2026

New study reveals climate change will double forest disturbances in Europe by 2100, with southern and western regions hit hardest. Impact on timber worth €247 billion.

Confor calls for action on Welsh timber to boost economy, jobs, and climate goals

 January 22, 2026

Confor reveals a manifesto for the 2026 Welsh elections, highlighting the role of timber in boosting the economy, addressing housing, and supporting climate goals.

Södra appoints their new Laboratory Manager Anna Ekberg

 January 20, 2026

Anna, the laboratory manager at Södra in Mönsterås, combines her HR experience with a commitment to sustainable forestry, leading risk assessments, safety, and quality assurance at the company.

EU faces challenges as forests struggle to offset CO2 emissions in climate strategy

 January 2, 2026

Europe’s forests are failing to meet CO2 absorption goals, forcing EU governments to adjust 2040 emissions-cutting target. Wildfires, droughts, and logging are major factors.

Sierra Leone takes bold step toward sustainable forest management with new interim Forest Stewardship standard

 December 18, 2025

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved Sierra Leone’s Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to promote responsible forest management and support sustainability efforts.

The role of Sveaskog in the forest’s generic resources

 July 9, 2025

Sweden’s forest seeds, from Sveaskog, are now part of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, marking a historic step in preserving Nordic forest genetic resources.

BM TRADA Emphasizes Climate Change Standard Amendments by ISO

 April 19, 2024

BM TRADA focuses on the climate change as presented as additional text in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of the management system concerned.

UPM wins double “A” score from CDP for environmental dedication

 February 7, 2024

UPM has been recognised by the CDP for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and forests, achieved an annual ‘A List’.

Sodra joins hand with Verdane and Equinor

 January 18, 2023

Sodra, Verdane and Equinor collaborate to create a whole value chain for carbon capture and storage in the bioenergy sector.

New tech tracks carbon in every tree

 December 23, 2022

Users of a new digital platform from nonprofit CTrees will be able to follow the carbon emissions and storage rates in the world’s woods in almost real-time.


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