The forestry and wood-using industry has been urged to send a “consistent and concise” response to the England Tree Strategy consultation – stressing why the economics of growing timber add up and highlighting the environmental and social benefits which can …

The date for INTERFORST 2022 has been set. The next edition of the leading international trade fair for forestry and forestry technology will take place in Munich from July 20 to 23, 2022. The aim of the event is to …

Green recovery is a key way to overcome the impact of COVID-19. Recently in a letter to the Prime Minister by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) suggested that increased tree planting will help in recovering from COVID-19 affected condition. …

The UK Forestry Minister recently praised Confor for its role in co-ordinating the sector’s response to the enormous challenges of Covid-19 – and promised support for the industry during the recovery phase. Zac Goldsmith wrote to Chief Executive Stuart Goodall …

Södra Cell recently decided to split into two categories, namely Paper Pulp and Bioproducts from October 1, 2019.  Södra Cell, the brand is known for paper pulp production, after organisational change will strengthen its position in the market with new product …

Confor promised to keep tree planting at the heart of the climate change debate – and to press politicians for decisive action – after more compelling evidence that forestry has a major part to play in charting the UK’s path …

The LIGNA show in Hannover, Germany, is back again from May 27 to 31 this year with another roundup of products, machinery, solutions and ideas for the entire wood industry. Advanced technologies, digitization, integration and automation are key trends in …

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a new technique based on gasification, which offers a sustainable way to turn forest industry byproducts, such as bark, sawdust and forestry waste, into transport fuels and chemicals. The new technique …

As in other sectors, digitalization is proceeding apace in the forest and timber industries. At INTERFORST, which will take place at the Munich exhibition grounds from July 18 to 22, 2018, this topic will be reflected in the accompanying scientific …