Indigenous groups call for halt to REDD pilot project
Indigenous communities in Central Kalimantan are calling on the government to stop a pilot project to alleviate the destruction of forests amid fears that it would prompt conflicts between local communities.
People living in and around forested areas in the province said they were not adequately informed about the plan and thus confused about Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation or REDD Plus.
Finland, Jul 13, 2011 - The forest industry purchased 4 million cubic metres of wood in June and all timber grades were in good demand. The volume of purchases doubled from May, matching the volume achieved in June last year.
Timber prices were high, translating into excellent earnings for forest owners who made timber sales in June.
European Commission approve deal between UPM and Myllykoski
The European Commission has approved the deal in which the Finnish forestry company UPM buys competitor Myllykoski writes YLE. It was in December, UPM announced the deal, but the Commission was concerned that it would push up the price of newsprint.
A Large and Persistent Carbon Sink in the World’s Forests
Yude Pan, Richard A. Birdsey, Jingyun Fang, Richard Houghton, Pekka E. Kauppi, Werner A. Kurz, Oliver L. Phillips, Anatoly Shvidenko, Simon L. Lewis, Josep G. Canadell, Philippe Ciais, Robert B. Jackson, Stephen Pacala, A.
Global Forest and Paper Industry Net Earnings Summary
PwC release the Net Earnings Summary Q1 2011. The quarterly report is prepared by PwC from financial statements issued by the companies. The summary identifies trends in performance by comparing financial results with previous periods.
Key highlights include: Canada: Most Canadian forest and paper companies posted higher earnings for the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 despite continued weakness in North American demand, and volatility in the US housing market.
Carbon righteousness: how to lever pro-poor benefits from REDD+
This briefing discusses the opportunities and challenges involved in the creation of a new form of private property that can be bought and sold in domestic and international markets — the ‘carbon right’.
Global demand for softwood lumber increased by more than 10 percent after having hit a 50-year low in 2009
Seattle, USA. Global demand for softwood lumber increased by over 10 percent in 2010. This came after a year when wood consumption worldwide was the lowest it had been in almost 50 years.
EU: A Review of the Latest Developments in Research, Implementation and Debate
Unclear and/or insecure forest tenure has been identified by many as an indirect driver of deforestation and forest degradation. Consequently, reforming tenure is considered an important measure in order to control deforestation.
First Growth Commences Carbon Projects in West Papua Indonesia Breaking News www.theindonesiatoday.com
Theindonesiatoday.com - First Growth Funds Limited group reports its joint venture with Greencollar Group (GCS), First Growth Forests (FGFJV), has commenced the world’s first program to develop forestry carbon projects for the whole of a province in West Papua.
