A landmark transaction of certified forest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reductions has been completed between the Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) and Natsource Asset Management LLC (Natsource) .

New Australian Government figures released today show that the Australian forest industry has kept the nation on track to meet its targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol.

Arto Tiitinen, President and CEO of Ponsse Oyj, will start as CEO of Keskisuomalainen Oyj on June 1, 2008. The Ponsse board will appoint a new CEO in the course of spring.

The “Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik” (KWF) is once again holding its innovations contest within the framework of the 15th KWF-Tagung 2008. At the same time, the BMELV is awarding money prizes totalling 10,000 Euros for “Excellent technology for small private forests”. All exhibitors are eligible for participation.

CSIRO and Monash University in Australia have developed a chemical process that turns green waste into a stable bio-crude oil.

The National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI) in Australia and Timber Communities Australia (TCA) have welcomed the Garnaut Interim Report which has identified the positive role forestry can play in addressing climate change.