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2010 Show Directory

IFI February/March 2010 now online - April / May 2010 FEATURES:

APRIL / MAY 2010  FEATURES: to ADVERTISE call Phil Playle +44 (0) 1442 877777           Submit an editorial  contribution to  Ed. Chris Cann +44 (0) 1442 877 583           chris@internationalforestindustries.com

Feller Bunchers & Skidders: Tree-length harvesting is the preferred logging method in many major forestry addresses, none larger than its home, North America. We check out the latest technology and applications making contractors’ lives easier and margins fatter  

 Drying Technology: The business of drying timber is a precise art with the potential to ruin sawn wood products at the final hurdle if not done correctly. If the right technology is installed, however, end products of consistencies not seen before are today possible (more…)

CHINA LOGS ANOTHER BIG INCREASE

Posted on March 10th, 2010

Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan as the largest importer in Asia. (more…)

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SFI Marks 2,000 Chain-of-Custody Certified Locations

Posted on March 10th, 2010

International Forexst Industries / SFI WASHINGTON - The independent Sustainable Forestry Initiativer (SFIr) program - one of the world’s leading third-party forest certification programs - continues to grow exponentially, recently achieving 2,000 chain-of-custody certified locations. (more…)

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Logset gear up in the UK

Posted on March 9th, 2010

Logset Oy have recently announced that they have entered into a new distribution agreement with their current Southern UK dealer, RJ Fukes Forestry Services. (more…)

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Forest Fires Put Carbon Credits At Risk - NZ

Posted on March 5th, 2010

A forest fire burning near Dunedin is highlighting the risk of natural disasters to carbon which run into millions of dollars, Carbon News reported last week. (more…)

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Interforst 2010 - one of the leading trade fairs for the international forestry industry.

Posted on March 2nd, 2010

The 11th edition of INTERFORST, International Trade Fair for Forestry and Forest Technology with Scientific Conferences and Special Shows, will be held at the Munich Trade Fair Centre from 14 to 18 July 2010 (more…)

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Matariki completes NZ$167 million forest investment

Posted on February 26th, 2010

Matariki Forests announced on 19 February that it has completed the investment by Phaunos Timber Fund Limited in the Matariki Forestry Group. (more…)

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