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Metsä aims to strengthen the biodiversity, vibrancy and climate resilience of forests in parallel with their economic value. The ambitious goals of regenerative forestry can’t be achieved alone. A common vision of the future was outlined at 15 discussions across Finland. The events organised from 28 March to 2 April were part of Kone Foundation’s Great Forest Dialogue Day. Source: Timberbiz As part of the Great Forest Dialogue Day, Metsä Group organised 15 events across Finland to discuss regenerative forestry. A large group of forest sector operators, including forest owners, media representatives, forest machine contractors and operators, hunters, representatives of environmental organisations, the authorities, artists, education sector representatives, scouts and representatives of the 4H organisation, joined the roundtable meetings as invited guests. The Great Forest Dialogue Day is a project of Kone Foundation’s Metsän puolella (“For the Woods”) initiative, the goal of which is to give greater visibility to the meanings and values associated with forests, introduce variety into forest-related discussions and support the transformation of forest-related activities. “The goal of the Great Forest Dialogue Day is to gain an understanding of what forests mean to people in Finland, and what hopes, and potential fears are associated with the current state and future of forests. “The forest industry is one of the most significant operators in matters concerning forests, and its societal role also generates a great deal of discussion. I believe that learning about people’s expectations and fears related to the forest can really benefit the forest industry and its operational development,” said Mari Pantsar, Change Manager at Kone Foundation’s Metsän puolella initiative. The goal of regenerative forestry is to increase forest biodiversity through various practical actions and to ensure the improvement can be measured. By doing so, it is also possible to safeguard the vitality of forests in a changing future climate. Measuring the progress and achieving the goals call for wide cooperation in which attention is paid to ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. “The more than 90,000 Metsä Group forest owner members own around half of Finland’s private forests, giving them a key role in the implementation of regenerative forestry. However, we can’t achieve our goals alone – we need the involvement of all the operators across the value chain,” said Tomi Salo, SVP, Corporate Affairs at Metsä Group. Discussions play an important role in Metsä Group’s regenerative forestry initiatives. It helps create a common value base, a future vision and goals, all of which are required for joint practical action. Critical views that help develop operations are an essential part of an open dialogue. It may not always be possible to reach a consensus, but we can still build an understanding that reflects different perspectives.

The Ponsse Greasing System is a new optional accessory for Ponsse harvester heads, designed for chainsaw lubrication. The system feeds grease to the chainsaw from screw-in grease cartridges according to the dosing settings made through the Opti5G information system. Grease cartridges stored in a warm place ensure effective lubrication throughout the work shift. Source: Timberbiz This is a solution that makes the workday of a forest machine operator easier, especially in cold weather. The grease cartridges replace the fixed grease tank in the harvester head, so you no longer need to pump cold grease from an external container to the harvester head’s grease tank. The cartridge is quick and easy to replace. The cartridges are easy to transport and can be stored in car or cabin. The lubrication system can hold two 400-gram screw cartridges, which last approximately 8–16 hours, depending on the amount of sawing and dosing settings. The dosing settings can be adjusted from the Opti 5G information system according to the situation and need. The information system notifies the operator when it is time to change the cartridge.  The grease cartridge is quick to change, so the machine’s downtime is very short. The grease cartridges can be refilled. Ponsse’s range includes grease cartridges suitable for various needs such as mineral oil-based grease or new biodegradable oil-based grease. The Ponsse Greasing System is currently available for all Ponsse H6, H7, and H8 harvester heads. The Greasing Systems can also be retrofitted.