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Strengthening Indigenous Participation in Forest Governance Across Africa
Strengthening Indigenous Participation in Forest Governance Across Africa In collaboration with REPALEAC, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) brought together more than 50 Indigenous representatives, women, youth, and partners in Douala, Cameroon to strengthen dialogue on Indigenous Peoples’ participation in forest governance and FSC certification. Participants, primarily from across Africa, shared experiences, priorities, and perspectives on making FSC certification more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to local realities, while highlighting the importance of continued dialogue and strong collective representation of Indigenous Peoples. The discussions also created opportunities to strengthen regional collaboration and explore practical ways to ensure that the

Global Softwood Supply: Where Will the Next Logs Come From?
Global Softwood Supply: Where Will the Next Logs Come From? The global softwood roundwood market is entering a period of structural change. After decades of relatively stable supply, the ability of forests to meet growing demand is becoming increasingly constrained – and the implications for log availability, prices, trade, and investment could be significant. Our Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook is a four-part market report series covering North America; Europe and Russia; Latin

Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA
Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA Initial situation: Hidden downtime in high-precision manufacturing The Sicame Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and service solutions for power grids. At the Sicame UK site, highly specialised components for power distribution are developed and manufactured, which are used under the most demanding conditions worldwide. In an environment where quality, reliability and

Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil For nearly a century, Black Watle (Acacia mearnsii) has been part of the landscape, economy and history of thousands of families in southern Brazil. Today, the combination of scientific research, genetic improvement and the expertise of the forestry sector is opening a new chapter for this crop, with the potential to significantly increase forest productivity and profitability.

Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home. After more than 30 years of commitment to the sustainability and well-being of the region’s environmental ecosystem, Sappi, a global leader in

Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years ‘Fungal giant’ with one of the tallest fruiting bodies known represents new family which arose soon after extinction of the dinosaurs Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a ‘fungal giant’ that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting

Meet the New Ponsse Bison
Meet the New Ponsse Bison New Ponsse Bison takes forwarder performance to the next level The new Ponsse Bison represents the next step in forwarder development. The updated model combines the familiar reliability of the Bison with improved cost efficiency and agility, offering a practical solution for demanding working environments. The new Bison takes forwarder performance to a new level by combining advanced transmission technology with operator-friendly solutions. The CVT

Strengthening Indigenous Participation in Forest Governance Across Africa
Strengthening Indigenous Participation in Forest Governance Across Africa In collaboration with REPALEAC, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) brought together more than 50 Indigenous representatives, women, youth, and partners in Douala, Cameroon to strengthen dialogue on Indigenous Peoples’ participation in forest governance and FSC certification. Participants, primarily from across Africa, shared experiences, priorities, and perspectives on making FSC certification more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to local realities, while highlighting the importance

Global Softwood Supply: Where Will the Next Logs Come From?
Global Softwood Supply: Where Will the Next Logs Come From? The global softwood roundwood market is entering a period of structural change. After decades of relatively stable supply, the ability of forests to meet growing demand is becoming increasingly constrained – and the implications for log availability, prices, trade, and investment could be significant. Our Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook is a four-part market report series covering North America; Europe and Russia; Latin

Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA
Success Story: Greater Transparency in Manufacturing at Sicame UK Thanks to WeASSIST From WERMA Initial situation: Hidden downtime in high-precision manufacturing The Sicame Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and service solutions for power grids. At the Sicame UK site, highly specialised components for power distribution are developed and manufactured, which are used under the most demanding conditions worldwide. In an environment where quality, reliability and

Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil
Science and Genetic Improvement Drive a New Phase for Black Wattle in Brazil For nearly a century, Black Watle (Acacia mearnsii) has been part of the landscape, economy and history of thousands of families in southern Brazil. Today, the combination of scientific research, genetic improvement and the expertise of the forestry sector is opening a new chapter for this crop, with the potential to significantly increase forest productivity and profitability.

Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
Sappi Protects Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home. After more than 30 years of commitment to the sustainability and well-being of the region’s environmental ecosystem, Sappi, a global leader in

Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years
Scientists Discover ‘D-rex’, a Giant Fungus from Chinese Forests Whose Unique Lineage Dates Back 65 Million Years ‘Fungal giant’ with one of the tallest fruiting bodies known represents new family which arose soon after extinction of the dinosaurs Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a ‘fungal giant’ that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces vertical fruiting























































