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Reindeer rights
16 December, 2006
While harvesting levels have been reduced in Upper Lapland, recent research maintains that reindeer herding should not take precedence over other livelihoods. Kai Lintunen of the Finnish Forest Association reports
Winning formulas
09 December, 2006
The coatings and finishes sector is becoming increasingly hi-tech
Forest industries urged to prepare research projects
28 November, 2006
Europe's forest-based sector needs to come up with projects to capitalise on European research funding, an international conference has heard in Finland.
EU legal timber harmony urged
27 November, 2006
EU governments and trade associations, including the UK Timber Trade Federation, should work towards harmonised procurement policies to help in the battle against illegal logging.
Supply shortage stymies Irish industry
25 November, 2006
Ireland, like the rest of Europe, is grappling with supply shortages – just as its housing starts are setting a record
Supply shortage stymies Irish industry
25 November, 2006
Ireland, like the rest of Europe, is grappling with supply shortages – just as its housing starts are setting a record
Industry bodies join forces to boost legal timber trade in Asia
24 November, 2006
The Timber Trade Federation has unveiled a joint marketing offensive with the Dutch Timber Trade Association and Malaysian Timber Council to communicate changes in requirements for legal and sustainable timber.
A framework for the future
11 November, 2006
Medite has launched an international initiative to forecast timber industry developments over the next 10 years
Whitewood prices rise at unprecedented rate
11 November, 2006
After a continuous price escalation throughout 2006, the redwood market has begun to stabilise as stocks have become replenished and specifications improved. It is a completely different story in the whitewood sector where supplies are so short that it is difficult to predict when production will meet demand and prices start to level off
Whitewood prices rise at unprecedented rate
11 November, 2006
After a continuous price escalation throughout 2006, the redwood market has begun to stabilise as stocks have become replenished and specifications improved. It is a completely different story in the whitewood sector where supplies are so short that it is difficult to predict when production will meet demand and prices start to level off
Polished performer
11 November, 2006
Steico’s move into I-joist production is likely to have a significant impact on the sector
Russian imports cleared
09 November, 2006
Imports of Russian timber into Finland have been given a clean bill of health.
Euro woodworking industries urge action on biomass
31 October, 2006
The European woodworking industry has urged authorities at all levels to stop providing financial help for wood biomass energy projects.
NGOs should support efforts
28 October, 2006
I refer to your article “EU and Malaysia discuss deal” which reported on the intention between Malaysia and the European Union to enter into formal negotiations on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) under the EU FLEGT Action Plan.
EU and Malaysia discuss deal
14 October, 2006
Malaysia and the European Union (EU) will meet next month to discuss a timber deal that will rubber-stamp sustainable exports to Europe.It is the first time the EU will hammer out a formal agreement with any country based on a strict criteria of “sustainability, legality and traceability” involving the timber trade.
FIMMA-MADERALIA offers solutions
10 October, 2006
The trade fairs FIMMA - the international fair of woodworking machinery, and MADERALIA - the international supplier fair for the furniture and wood industries, will take place in Valencia on November 7-10, 2007.
FFIF calls for more use of domestic wood
04 October, 2006
Steps must be taken to grow the use of domestic wood raw material in Finland, according to the Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF).
Energy ranks high on forestry agenda
30 September, 2006
The forest industry is going to find itself increasingly involved in the energy business according to Tim Rollinson, director-general and deputy chairman of the Forestry Commission.
EU and Malaysia make timber pact
27 September, 2006
The EU and Malaysia have agreed to pursue a voluntary partnership agreement which will help ensure the legality of the country's timber exports to Europe.
Finland bites back at Greenpeace
22 September, 2006
Finnish forest industry companies have reacted strongly to Greenpeace allegations that illegally logged timber from Russia is being imported into the country.
