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Demand for wood pellets in Europe has gone up dramatically the past few years as power companies on the continent have switched from using fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Importation of pellets from North America increased over 60 percent from 2011 to 2012 with the US export volumes more than doubling, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. [PR.com]

1Q13 Reported EPS (including discontinued operations) of $0.57 Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP, continuing operations) of $0.59 1Q13 Net sales grew approx. 4 percent to $1.50 billion Net sales up approx. 4 percent on organic basis Returned $89 million of cash to shareholders, with dividends of $27 million and repurchase of 1.5 million shares for $62 million Restructuring program on track to achieve more than $100 million in annualized savings by mid-2013 Obtained all r...

From 2013-09-01 to 2013-09-05, Zurich, Switzerland, IUFRO Unit(s) involved: 7.03.06
Zurich invites you to the ClimTree 2013 conference in early September of this year. In total, 8 keynotes and 12 introductory talks across 12 sessions will frame this conference, which aims to present state-of-the-art research regarding direct (physical environment) and indirect effects (interspecific interactions) of Climate Change (CC) on the performance of trees and forest ecosystems in Central Europe.

From 2013-08-10 to 2013-08-14, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, IUFRO Unit(s) involved: 2.02.09
Conference topics may include (but are not limited to): Breeding & Molecular Biology, Propagation & Biotechnology, Plantation Establishment & Cultivation, Tree Physiology, Vegetation Management, Pest Management, Economics, Market and Policy, post-harvest Technology, Certification, Import/Export Issues.

Newfoundland officials have confirmed that all or almost all of a $90 million business fund set aside in the provincial budget is destined to be a loan to Kruger’s Corner Brook mill. The terms of the potential loan have not been revealed.

Newfoundland officials have confirmed that all or almost all of a $90 million business fund set aside in the provincial budget is destined to be a loan to Kruger’s Corner Brook mill. The terms of the potential loan have not been revealed.

A second environmental group has quit the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), an agreement endorsed by forest industry and environmental groups to protect Canada’s Boreal forest. Saying “not one hectare of Canada’s Boreal...

A second environmental group has quit the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), an agreement endorsed by forest industry and environmental groups to protect Canada’s Boreal forest. Saying “not one hectare of Canada’s Boreal...

As we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this week, we wanted to share this short video of highlights from our SFI Partners in Forest Conservation reception earlier this month, graciously hosted by the National Geographic Society. The event celebrated SFI’s Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program and spotlighted the work of SFI’s Forest Partners Program, which engages market leaders in supporting the growth of SFI forest certification and the certified sourcing of forest products.

SFI’s staff and Board of Directors enjoyed spending time and sharing ideas with leaders from the environmental and government sectors, including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. State Department, U.S. International Trade Commission, American Forest Foundation, National Association of Conservation Districts, National Association of State Foresters, Society of American Foresters, World Resources Institute, the World Wildlife Fund, and many others.

We invite you to watch the highlights of the program, which was kicked off by Hans Wegner, Chief Sustainability Officer for the National Geographic Society, who shared how National Geographic Society’s partnership with SFI has helped NGS make enormous strides toward meeting their own sustainability goals. Incoming SFI Board Chairman Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund, shared his vision for our forests as a vital green infrastructure and how SFI is a leader in making it a reality. Maryland State Forester Steve Koehn and George Fenwick, President and CEO of the American Bird Conservancy, explained how SFI Conservation Grants have helped advance best practices for water quality and bird habitat, respectively. And I covered the importance of forest research to advance conservation priorities in working forests, and how SFI contributes to that research.

As we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this week, we wanted to share this short video of highlights from our SFI Partners in Forest Conservation reception earlier this month, graciously hosted by the National Geographic Society. The event celebrated SFI’s Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program and spotlighted the work of SFI’s Forest Partners Program, which engages market leaders in supporting the growth of SFI forest certification and the certified sourcing of forest products.

SFI’s staff and Board of Directors enjoyed spending time and sharing ideas with leaders from the environmental and government sectors, including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. State Department, U.S. International Trade Commission, American Forest Foundation, National Association of Conservation Districts, National Association of State Foresters, Society of American Foresters, World Resources Institute, the World Wildlife Fund, and many others.

We invite you to watch the highlights of the program, which was kicked off by Hans Wegner, Chief Sustainability Officer for the National Geographic Society, who shared how National Geographic Society’s partnership with SFI has helped NGS make enormous strides toward meeting their own sustainability goals. Incoming SFI Board Chairman Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund, shared his vision for our forests as a vital green infrastructure and how SFI is a leader in making it a reality. Maryland State Forester Steve Koehn and George Fenwick, President and CEO of the American Bird Conservancy, explained how SFI Conservation Grants have helped advance best practices for water quality and bird habitat, respectively. And I covered the importance of forest research to advance conservation priorities in working forests, and how SFI contributes to that research.

The Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) social media campaign to recruit deserving students to work this summer at leading forest products companies has wrapped up with seven candidates offered summer paid summer interships.

The Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) social media campaign to recruit deserving students to work this summer at leading forest products companies has wrapped up with seven candidates offered summer paid summer interships.

On April 14-17, SCA participated in a Health Care delegation to China to meet with key players within health care. The aim was to raise awareness about incontinence and the impact it has on the quality of daily life.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2013-- Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE: PCL) today announced the completion of the purchase of approximately 46,000 acres of timberlands in western Georgia and eastern Alabama from the Campbell Group, LLC for approximately $72 million. “We are pleased to add these well-managed timberlands to our existing asset base in this attractive timber market,” said Rick Holley, Plum Creek chief executive officer. “We’re uniquely positioned to efficiently integrate these lands into our operations and generate an attractive return for our investors.” Plum Creek is one of the larg...

This week starts with Earth Day and ends with Arbor Day. Throughout most of North America, springtime is in full swing, with trees blooming and sprouting new leaves everywhere we look. What better time to celebrate our forests, and to remind ourselves that their future depends on the actions we take today?

One of the simplest actions that you can take is to Buy SFI: today and every day, you will purchase products that depend on forests—from tissue to notebooks to cardboard boxes. By choosing products with the SFI label, you can support sustainable forestry and responsible forest management practices that will ensure that healthy, thriving forests will be around for generations to come. All of us at SFI are committed to that goal, and we appreciate your support as we work toward it.

And as a fun way to mark Earth Day and help spread the word about the SFI program, please share this special E-Card with your friends and family.

Happy Earth Day from everyone at SFI!

This week starts with Earth Day and ends with Arbor Day. Throughout most of North America, springtime is in full swing, with trees blooming and sprouting new leaves everywhere we look. What better time to celebrate our forests, and to remind ourselves that their future depends on the actions we take today?

One of the simplest actions that you can take is to Buy SFI: today and every day, you will purchase products that depend on forests—from tissue to notebooks to cardboard boxes. By choosing products with the SFI label, you can support sustainable forestry and responsible forest management practices that will ensure that healthy, thriving forests will be around for generations to come. All of us at SFI are committed to that goal, and we appreciate your support as we work toward it.

And as a fun way to mark Earth Day and help spread the word about the SFI program, please share this special E-Card with your friends and family.

Happy Earth Day from everyone at SFI!

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced today it is in talks with Unisource regarding a proposed business combination of xpedx, International Paper's distribution business, and Unisource.  Both xpedx and Unisource are business-to-business distributors of printing, packaging and facility supplies. The discussions were initiated when Unisource approached International Paper about a possible merger, and on April 19, 2013, the parties entered into a non-binding letter of intent to explore a possible transaction. (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) The letter of intent outlines a "Reverse Morris Trust" transaction in w...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced today it is in talks with Unisource regarding a proposed business combination of xpedx, International Paper's distribution business, and Unisource.  Both xpedx and Unisource are business-to-business distributors of printing, packaging and facility supplies. The discussions were initiated when Unisource approached International Paper about a possible merger, and on April 19, 2013, the parties entered into a non-binding letter of intent to explore a possible transaction. (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) The letter of intent outlines a "Reverse Morris Trust" transaction in w...

EU and Morocco start negotiations for closer trade ties

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