European Union

The Kyiv City Council declared the "Brovary Forest" a landscape reserve

Ukraine/

14 Nov 2023

Kiev "Brovary Forest" has been declared a landscape reserve of local importance

SE "Forests of Ukraine" launched the Forest Recovery program

Ukraine/

20 Oct 2023

State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" together with communities and international partners, it is launching a forest recovery program, Forest Recovery, said the general director of the enterprise, Yuri Bolokhovets.

Breaking Boundaries: The Tallest Hybrid Skyscraper on the Horizon

Germany/

19 Oct 2023

Prepare to witness a groundbreaking marvel in the realm of contemporary architecture, emerging in the heart of South Perth, Australia. The forthcoming C6 South Perth skyscraper is poised to claim the title of the world's tallest hybrid building.

Germany: The Impact of the Ukraine Conflict on the Timber Industry

Germany/

19 Oct 2023

While we've long been familiar with climate and bark beetles affecting the timber industry, in the previous year, global politics also entered the scene.

France: Signature of the strategic timber sector contract

France/

18 Oct 2023

On October 16, 2023 in Paris, the signing of the strategic timber sector contract took place

Finland: Finland experienced a 3% growth in wood imports during the first seven months of 2023.

Finland/

16 Oct 2023

In July 2023, Finland's forest industry product exports amounted to Euro 0.84 billion, which represented a 27% reduction in real terms when compared to the average monthly export value of 2022.

Current trends in the sale of oak wood

Ukraine/

2 Oct 2023

Scientists of the economy sector of UkrNDILGA conducted a current analysis of the realization of one of the most economically valuable and valuable tree species – ordinary oak.

Finland: Finland Explores New Opportunities as Russia's Import Ban Hits

Finland/

2 Oct 2023

The ban has caused a shortage of timber throughout Europe, and Finland has been one of the countries most affected by this conflict.

SE "Forests of Ukraine" begins implementation of online monitoring of movement of transport with wood

Ukraine/

2 Oct 2023

The state-owned enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" plans to improve the system of electronic wood circulation (EOD) and start a pilot project with GPS monitoring of the movement of cargo and specialized vehicles in forest areas, the head of the enterprise

Key Updates on EU Timber and Related Products Regulations (EUDR)

Ukraine/

25 Sep 2023

Public organization “Forest initiatives and society” in its publication provided a general overview of information related to the implementation and enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).

Germany: Pellet prices continue to fall in Germany

Germany/

25 Sep 2023

According to data from the German Pellet Institute (DEPI), wood pellet prices fell for the third month in a row in September in Germany. On average, one ton of pellets costs 382.44 euros, which means a decrease of 5.2%, compared to the values in August.

Kivertsi forestry was recognized as the best in Ukraine

Ukraine/

20 Sep 2023

Kivertsiv Forestry of the "Kivertsiv Forestry" branch in Volyn was named the best in Ukraine.

Wood Harvesting Services to be Procured on Prozorro by "Lisy Ukrainy"

Ukraine/

20 Sep 2023

SE "Lysy Ukrainy" is starting a pilot project for the procurement of wood harvesting services through the electronic platform Prozorro, the head of the company, Yuriy Bolokhovets, said.

Poland: EKO-LAS Exhibition Highlights Forestry, Woodworking Industry, and Environmental Protection

Poland/

17 Sep 2023

More than 150 exhibitors from eight countries showcased their latest offers at the EKO-LAS exhibition of forestry, woodworking industry, and environmental protection.

Finland: Timber Shortage Forces Change in Finland's Wood Industry

Finland/

17 Sep 2023

The shortage of raw materials has spurred the Finnish forest industry sector into developing new, higher-value products to replace the shortage of wood.