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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2012-- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced that Eric M. Leeds, IRO, will present at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on February 22, 2012, at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami. Institutional investors who would like a meeting with management should contact their Barclays Capital representative or Priscilla Silva of Avery Dennison at (626) 304-2165. About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) helps make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. For more than 75 years the company has been a global leader in...

Caitlyn Pollihan, executive director for the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition and Council of Western State Foresters, has accepted a four-month detail position with the U.S. Forest Service in a special assignment to the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management staff. There she will be focusing on critical work during the absence of Vicki Christiansen, the current Deputy Director of Fire and Aviation Management, as she steps in as the acting Regional Forester for Region 1.

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Oregon State Forester Doug Decker was recently interviewed by the Capital Press about his first year as head of the Department of Forestry. One year on, Decker discusses improving landowner relationships, creating natural resource policies, active management on federal lands and future priorities of the agency.

State Foresters recently joined with state clean water, wildlife and ag associations to send a letter to EPA administrator Lisa Jackson urging the agency to defend current regulations that support the established success of the state-based BMP approach to effectively manage nonpoint source pollution from forestry activities.

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Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reported net earnings of $65 million for the fourth quarter, or 12 cents per diluted share, on net sales from continuing operations of $1.6 billion. This compares with net earnings of $171 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, on net sales from continuing operations of $1.5 billion for the same period last year.

Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 include net after-tax charges of $12 million for restructuring and asset impairments....(Read More)

Margin Expansion and Emerging Market Growth Driving Results MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) reported preliminary full-year 2011 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $1.3 billion ($3.07 per share) compared with $644 million ($1.48 per share) in full-year 2010. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the company reported net earnings of $257 million ($0.59 per share) compared with $316 million ($0.73 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Amounts in all periods include special items. (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) ...

NASF recently posted several job opportunities for prospective forestry faculty:

University of Missouri Assistant Professor, Silviculture

Northern Arizona University seeks Asst Professor of Forest Biostatistics

Extension Assistant Professor in forestry -- University of Vermont

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative forest certification program has opened a Request for Proposals for its Conservation and Community Partnerships Grants program, inviting applications for projects that illustrate or inform the role of SFI in supporting water resources. Exploratory research proposals on projects relating to the role of SFI certification in mitigating or adapting to climate change are also welcome. The deadline for 2012 grant applications is Wednesday March 14, 2012.

During 2011, a total of 73,484 wildfires burned an estimated 8,706,852 acres (35,235 square kilometers) of land across the United States. Wildfire activity during 2011 was exceptionally high and was only exceeded in the historical record by wildfire activity during the years 2006 and 2007, according to preliminary data released from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

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The commissioner of the Alaska's Department of Natural Resources wants to change the agency's mission statement, and has been met with opposition from some conservation groups who are worried about a pro-development bent. The new statement would remove "conserve" and "enhance" from the department's current mission to "develop, conserve and enhance natural resources for present and future Alaskans."

Catalyst Paper has obtained creditor protection under the Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act (CCAA) after failing to reach a deal with a union at its Crofton mill by the Jan. 31 deadline stipulated in the company's voluntary restructuring plan. [Full Story]

Fortress Paper is planning a second pulp mill conversion to dissolving pulp, this time targeting the mothballed Lebel-sur-Quevillon mill in northern Quebec owned by Domtar. [Full Story]

Nearly two-thirds of voters in Western states label themselves as conservationists, according to results from a new poll released by Colorado College.

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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012-- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter and full-year 2011 results. All non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to GAAP in the attached tables. Unless otherwise indicated, the discussion of the Company’s results is focused on its continuing operations.               ...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012-- The Board of Directors of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) has increased its quarterly dividend, the company announced today. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, reflecting a two cent, or 8 percent, increase over the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable March 21, 2012 to shareholders of record on March 7, 2012. About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) helps make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. For more than 75 years the company has been a global leader in pressure-se...

October 2012 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA). This report expanded the focus of the national forest inventory in the United States to include monitoring of the forest resource trends on a more frequent time interval. In recognition of this milestone, the theme of the 2012 FIA Science Symposium is "Moving from Status to Trends." For more information about the symposium and the call for papers, visit http://fia.fs.fed.us/symposium.

The Kentucky Division of Forestry is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and Gov. Steve Beshear signed a proclamation declaring 2012 as "The Year of Kentucky's Forests." KDF's yearlong celebration of its centennial will include salutations during the State Arbor Day Ceremony, informational displays at the capitol, participation in fairs and festivals and historical presentations to various groups throughout the year.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2012-- Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE: PCL) today announced fourth quarter earnings of $61 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, on revenues of $315 million. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $59 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, on revenues of $356 million. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2010 include a $13 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, loss on the early extinguishment of debt. Earnings for the full year of 2011 were $193 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, on revenues of $1.17 billion. Earnings for the full year of 2010 were $213 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, on revenues of $1.19 billion. Results for the full year o...

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) has released a new report about forest certification in the South. Forest Certification Programs: Status and Recommendations in the South provides detailed information regarding forest certification, a comparison of the major certification systems and recommended strategies for southern state forestry agencies to consider as the issue develops.

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) and Temple-Inland Inc. (NYSE: TIN) today announced that they have agreed to extend the U.S. Department of Justice's ("DOJ") review period with respect to International Paper's acquisition of Temple-Inland until February 13, 2012 to provide the parties with time to enter into binding documentation to resolve the DOJ's concerns with respect to the pending transaction. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) International Paper Chairman and CEO John Faraci said, "We have been working constructively with the DOJ to address their concerns and anticipate entering into a de...