At a special board meeting on Wednesday, the Oregon Board of Forestry approved more than 100 changes to the Forest Practice Act. The approved changes will impact timber harvesting activities on more than 10 million acres of private and non-federal forests in the state.
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Timberland Investment Resources Europe Seeks $250 Million for Forestry Funding in the US
Timberland Investment Resources Europe (TIR) has announced that it is seeking to raise US$250 million for a sustainable forestry and natural capital fund which will investment in US assets. The “Sustainable Forestry & Natural Capital Fund” will focus on investment mainly in the southern region of the US.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for October 24th: 8 of 32 Partially Contained
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported on Monday that the total number of large wildfires and complexes currently burning in the US has been reduced to 32 from last week’s report of 72. More than 463,512 acres are currently burning across 8 different states.
BlueSource Sustainable Forest Co. Buys 29,019 Acres of Forestland in Michigan
Bluesource Sustainable Forest Co. announced today that it has purchased 29,019 acres of forestland in Michigan from The Lyme Timber Company. The land will be part of 90+ North American forest carbon projects covering over 4-million acres.
EU Timber Regulations Scheduled to be Replaced
Research from iov42, the London-based company that has created a computer platform for traceability in the timber supply chain, has found that timber importers across Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, and the UK are troublingly unprepared for the upcoming change in EU regulations.
Could Plastic Packaging Someday be Replaced by Wood-Based Products?
With both wildfires and petroleum-based plastics currently affecting life on earth and significantly adding to greenhouse gas emissions, the US Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory is invested in one solution for both by developing recyclable: next generation packing materials made from wood.
North Carolina Trees a Potential Source for Green Aviation Fuel
A new partnership announced last month between Envia, which turns trees and wood products into pellets that are burnt for energy, and Alder Fuels, a privately owned greed crude producer, could see a “green” aviation fuel derived from North Carolina’s trees.
Wildfire Burning East of Vancouver, Washington, Doubles in Size; Evacuations Ordered
The Nakia Creek Fire, which started on Sunday, October 9th, is expanding east of Vancouver, Washington. The complex doubled in size on Sunday, October 16th, which prompted authorities to order evacuations. About 400 acres have burned thus far.
President Proclaims October 16–22 as National Forest Products Week
On Friday, President Biden proclaimed October 16–22 as National Forest Products week. The President called upon people to join him in recognizing all Americans who are responsible for the stewardship of the nation’s forested landscapes.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for October 17th: 1 of 72 Partially Contained
The US National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported on Monday that the total number of large wildfires and complexes currently burning in the US continues to hold steady at 72, unchanged from last week’s report. More than 776,012 acres are currently burning across 6 different states.