This year's event will feature a distinguished roster of 24 speakers from the industry, providing attendees with unparalleled insights from some of the sector's most influential figures.
Forestlands
Sustainable fiber is sourced from low-grade roundwood including forest thinnings and residues left over from timber harvesting. Low-grade roundwood is not suitable for sawmilling, and BECCS can provide a valuable new market for this forestry byproduct.
The conference aims to equip participants with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the complexities of the forest investment environment.
While lumber prices have been gradually declining, a stabilization in the range of $300-to-$400 per thousand board feet is expected in the near term.
American Forests announced a first-of-its-kind $20 million keystone agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to help the agency organize and rapidly scale climate-adapted reforestation across millions of burned and degraded acres over the next five years.
The harvested birch seeds will be sown in the nursery in spring 2024 and by spring 2025, birch seedlings with desirable traits will be available for sale.
Researchers recorded over 65 sightings of a total of 18 species that appear on the newest assessment of the Finland's Red List of Threatened Species.
Industrial roundwood removals from non-industrial private forests recorded a significant decrease of 18% from the previous year.
Since June, the volume of timber trade has remained nearly a third lower than the previous year.
The study indicates a positive trend, with 66% of respondents incorporating climate-related actions into their daily lives. This represents a slight increase from 64% in 2021.