In 2015 pellet production capacity in Spain, distributed among 79 plants, was 1,250,000 tonnes, but production did not exceed 475,000, the 38%. It is one of the data obtained from the ENplus day: five yearsContinue reading
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Brasil – land of milk, honey and pulp
New investments in Mato Grosso do Sul lift Brasil’s national pulp production from 7.4 up to 20.9 million metric tons. It means that Brazil will surpass the pulp production capacity in China and Canada, and will be onlyContinue reading
Timber harvests increased in the U.S. by 10% between 2011-2015
According to Wood Resources International LLC, timber harvests have increased in U.S. by 10%, mostly due to higher production of wood pellets, softwood lumber and hardwood lumber.
A rise in US forestland thanks to Europe
According to US Forest Service scientists, demand for wood pellets in Europe, will lead to a rise in US forestland.
Word’s tallest wood building has 53 metres
Less than 70 days were needed before the wood structure was completed. The word’s tallest wood building has been completed for UBC’s Brock Commons student residence in Canada.
Indian companies invest in Gabon
According to recent ITTO Tropical Timber Market (TTM) Report, three or four Indian plywood companies are considering setting up plants for the production of veneer in Gabon, which has become an attractive investment place for woodContinue reading
How to close the gap on the circular economy in Europe?
According to Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), compared with previous period, around 679,000 tonnes of paper were sent for recycling outside Europe in 2015 (7.1 % increase). How this information is connected to circular economy in Europe?Continue reading
Grow forests locally vs. buy foreign carbon credits? New Zealand will know!
The government in New Zealand attempts to examine what is cheaper, to increase forest planting locally or buy foreign carbon credits, in order to meet New Zealand’s climate change targets. Continue reading!
German sawmills dominate market in India
During January-July 2016, total import of softwood lumber in India, was equal to 252 000 m³. Among India’s main trading partners in North America and Europe, Germany become a dominant market player in India, with a share equal toContinue reading
Illegal teak from Myanmar floods EU
According to Non Governmental Organization – Environmental Investigations Agency (NGO-EIA), 9 companies from 5 EU countries had failed to meet the EU Timber Regulation, regarding a legal import of teak from Myanmar.