Forestry
Chinese expansion of pulp manufacturing capacity
Growing demand for paper in China has not only forced the country to import large volumes of pulp to supply the country’s paper machines, but also…
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China importation of lumber and logs roars back to new highs
After a decline in importation of logs and lumber into China in 2012 and early 2013, the country came back roaring in the 2Q/13 with the import value…
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EU funding boost for early warning system for protecting UK's trees
Tree health experts have secured nearly a million pounds of European Union funding to develop an early warning system for pest and disease threats to…
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Public asked to watch for beetle threat to trees and shrubs
Tree health authorities are appealing to the public to be on the alert during August and September for two species of beetle which could damage a…
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Wood pellet exports from North America up over 50%
Wood pellet exports from North America were up over 50% in the 1Q/13 from 1Q/12 with the United Kingdom being the major export destination, reports…
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Government bans sweet chestnut imports
The Government has brought in a ban on imported sweet chestnut trees from areas affected by blight. The Association said this important move will…
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Log and lumber imports to China up over 10%
China’s hunger for wood was less acute in 2012 than in the previous year. In particular, importation of softwood logs fell substantially from the…
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Wood costs for paper industry declined the past two years
Wood costs for the pulp and paper industry declined the past two years, with the 1Q/13 Wood Fiber Price Indices being down 10% from 2011, reports the…
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Hunt is on for Chalara-resistant ash trees
A major project to find Chalara-resistant ash trees has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson. The £1.5 million project is part of…
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China's demand for wood products fell in 2012
The demand for wood products in China fell in 2012, and as a consequence, exportation of logs and lumber from North America was down 17 percent from…
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