Cambodia’s pepper production this year could increase by about a tenth from 2021, industry insiders have reported, as the harvest season reaches more than 90 percent complete. Each year, the fruit of Piper nigrum, a flowering vine believed to be native to the southwest coast of India, is usually harvested …
Read More »Main Czech news headlines: Monday, June 27, 2022
If your day doesn’t start until you catch the latest headlines, let us introduce you to our new morning dose. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala expects the two-day EU summit to agree on Ukraine’s candidacy as a sign of solidarity, even though the accession process will not be quick or …
Read More »Half of Australia’s LVL timber comes from Russia – who knew, and what that means for construction
The Federal Government will hold urgent timber supply crisis meetings next week as a severe supply shortage linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to affect Australia in the coming months. Imports from Russia and Belarus account for around 40 to 50 percent of Australia’s supply of some of …
Read More »Baby, 2 toddlers rescued from burning car in NJ parking lot
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Three young children were rescued from a parked and locked car on Wednesday afternoon after being left alone for nearly an hour in the heat, according to township police. At around 2.48pm, officers responded to reports that the children – aged 3, 1 and 5 months …
Read More »Czech forestry sector undergoes major structural changes due to climate change and other threats – Brno Daily
Czech forests are changing, and instead of monocultures of the same age, in a few decades they will be mainly mixed forests with greater age and spatial diversity. Photo credit: Pixabay Czech Republic, June 10 (BD) – “An important tool for the maintenance of forests, as well as for their …
Read More »Unemployment in the Czech Republic fell to 3.2% in May
Unemployment in the Czech Republic fell to 3.2% in May, down 0.1% from the previous month, according to data released on Wednesday by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic. There are 235,468 job seekers in the country, down 8,190 from April. The number of vacancies fell by about 7,000 …
Read More »THE DEAD DAISIES shares a recap video of the first shows with FOREIGNER
The Dead Daisies, who are currently touring Europe, shared the new video below, saying, “The first three shows of the tour with Foreigner were a blast! 🚀🚀 Check out the events..!”🤘🤘 The Dead Daisies recently released the cinematic meta video for “Radiance.” Watch below and listen to the single here. …
Read More »Commercial UAV Expo projects over 200 exhibitors from around the world
Exhibit space has been expanded to meet overwhelming demand as top UAS solution providers continue to book space for the 2022 edition, September 6-8 Portland, Maine – United States, June 1, 2022 – The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s largest commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced …
Read More »world of pellets | Biomassmagazine.com
The wood pellet industry landscape has been heavily impacted by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. At the European Pellet Conference in early April, representatives from countries around the world discussed the current state of their pellet markets, including Japan, Brazil, Austria, Germany and Spain. . The session was moderated …
Read More »Cambodia’s non-rice exports fall 1.95% in four months
Cambodia’s non-rice commodity exports fell 1.95 percent to 2.76 million tonnes in the first four months of 2022, from 2.81 million tonnes in the same period last year , while rice exports to Vietnam rose 7.79 percent to 1.64 million tonnes from 1.53 million tonnes, according to a report released …
Read More »Cos sell their businesses in Russia, Marketing & Advertising News, ET BrandEquity
McDonald’s said Thursday, May 19, 2022, it has begun the process of selling its Russian business to one of its licensees in the country. (AP Photo) Some Western companies have agreed to sell their Russian assets or hand them over to local managers as they struggle to comply with sanctions …
Read More »The number of forest fires is expected to increase due to climate change – Brno Daily
Forest fires could become a significant problem in the Czech landscape. According to Petr Čermák from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology at Mendel University in Brno, forest owners should take precautions to deal with the growing risk and implement preventive measures. He suggests, for example, fireproof belts, called …
Read More »Meat production in decline in the Czech Republic, as milk production increases – Brno Daily
According to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), meat production in the Czech Republic fell by 1.5% year-on-year in the first quarter. The decline was seen mainly in beef, less in poultry and pork. At the same time, milk production increased by 2.2% compared to 2019 data. Photo credit: Freepik Czech …
Read More »Friday Newspapers: Reaction to NATO stand, Eurovision, stormy weather | News
Most of the country’s morning papers cover international reactions to Finland’s expected bid for NATO membership. Friday’s press picks up a government report saying Finland must be able to provide food to its citizens under all circumstances. Image: Ismo Pekkarinen / AOP 13.5. 09:08•Update 13.5. 12:35 Overnight, Ilta-Sanomat cited a …
Read More »The bark beetle – a status update
Bark beetles (Ips typographus) have had a good time in recent years. Especially in Germany and the Czech Republic. Compared to these two countries, we have been lucky here in Sweden so far. But what about bark beetle season about to kick off? bark beetle (Ips typographus)Photo: Swedish Forestry Agency …
Read More »A Czech agricultural memorandum of understanding in preparation
Forestry and Fisheries and the Czech Republic are preparing a memorandum of understanding on “cooperation in the agricultural sector” following a meeting on May 5 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture .”/> The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Czech Republic are preparing a memorandum of …
Read More »Pepper prices “decline slightly” over the year: federation
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Read More »NJDEP – Press Release 22/P022
(22/P022) TRENTON – To celebrate the 150th Arbor Day this Friday, New Jersey Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler planted a seedling of the iconic Salem oak, one of New Jersey’s heritage trees, as a Department of Environmental Protection. announced $2.2 million for …
Read More »Czechs stock up on firewood for fear of rising energy prices
For example, the municipal forests of Hradec Králové report a threefold increase in demand for firewood compared to last year. Even people who previously favored other sources of heating are now buying wood, even though its price is also rising. In the forests of Hradec Králové, prices for firewood have …
Read More »Senator Agard: Testifying Against the Medical Marijuana Bill at a Public Hearing
Madison, WI – Today the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1034 relating to medical marijuana. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) will testify against the bill and released the following statement: “The most dangerous thing about cannabis in Wisconsin is that …
Read More »Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2030 – Blackswan Real Estate
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Read More »Meet the Outstanding Graduate Students of 2022 – UMaine News
Twelve undergraduate students have been named 2022 Outstanding Graduate Students at the University of Maine. Among them are Dominique DiSpirito, the outstanding graduate student of Honors College, and the Major of 2022. Her profile story is in line. Short biographies of other outstanding UMaine graduate students follow: Tiana Bucknor Tiana …
Read More »Zelenskiy says ‘We are ready’ as major battle looms
More: New forests in Turkey, Austrian chancellor faces Putin, segregation of Roma refugees, etc.. The big story: Zelenskiy Defiant as Russia appoints new military chief What happened: Eastern Ukraine seems to be on the verge of a major battle as Moscow amassed troops along the eastern front and Ukrainian troops …
Read More »Czech forests are no longer the lungs of the country, as carbon disappears from the ground – Brno Daily
Forests have an irreplaceable role to play in sequestering atmospheric carbon. In this context, they are often called the green lungs of the planet. But Czech forests no longer fulfill this key role as well. Due to forest degradation and increased logging, they became producers of carbon dioxide which they …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – Czech presidential office shredded 32 more intelligence reports
The Czech president’s office is suspected of having shredded 32 other classified documents, including intelligence information on the activities of the Russian armed forces near the border with Ukraine and NATO information on the security situation in Iraq, Czech radio reported on April 7. is based on the Prague Castle …
Read More »The Czech Development Agency and FAO will implement a food security project in Georgia (exclusive)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 4. The Czech Development Agency, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has started the implementation of a new project in Georgia concerning food security, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tbilisi at Trend. The EU-funded project, within the framework …
Read More »Global Specialized Freight Trucking Market Report 2022
ReportLinker Major companies in the specialty trucking market include Cargill Incorporated, Toyota Motor Corp, FedEx Corporation, Energy Transfer Partners LP, Thyssenkrupp AG, Plains GP Holdings, AP Møller-Mærsk A/S, Toyota Tsusho, CJ Corp and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. New York, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the publication of …
Read More »PONSSE services in the Czech Republic have been transferred to Ponsse Czech sro – Jakub Hacura appointed Managing Director
Ponsse PlcOther information published on the basis of stock exchange rules RESPONSE services in the Czech Republic were transferred to Ponsse Czech sro – Jakub Hacura appointed Managing Director Ponsse Plc completed the share transaction related to its business activities in the Czech Republic. At February 4, 2022, Ponsse announced …
Read More »Commercial UAV Expo announces over 120 exhibitors so far for Las Vegas event
Exhibit space has been expanded to meet overwhelming demand as top UAS solution providers continue to book space for the 2022 Commercial UAV Expo, September 6-8 The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s largest commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of over 120 leading …
Read More »Slovak cities fight for greater sustainability
Progress has been made in some places, but transportation remains a problem. Font size:A–|A+ Comments disabled A glossary of words is also published online. Briton Mark Taylor, like many other residents of Smolenice in western Slovakia, can easily drive around his own town, and nearby Trnava, and everywhere in between. …
Read More »From Maine to Ukraine: Cony graduate raises money to quickly help Ukrainians under fire
From his temporary home in Croatia, Brian Milakovsky followed the news of the chaos and carnage unfolding in Ukraine. As Russian forces continue to bomb homes, hospitals and shelters in Ukrainian towns, cutting off transportation routes and destroying infrastructure, the 36-year-old Somerville native works every day to do what he …
Read More »Edo is deepening its investments in technology, infrastructure, culture and people to withstand future pandemics – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki Mar. 22 (THEWILL) – Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state is deepening investments in technology, healthcare, infrastructure, culture and people to resist the shocks of future pandemics. Obaseki said so during a virtual session at the 2022 Smart City Mayors …
Read More »IMMOFINANZ presents its new brand On Top Living at MIPIM 2022
EQS-News: IMMOFINANZ AG / Tag(s): Real Estate/Expansion IMMOFINANZ presents its new brand On Top Living at MIPIM 2022 16.03.2022 / 09:19 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. IMMOFINANZ presents its new brand On Top Living at MIPIM 2022 IMMOFINANZ presents its new residential brand On …
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The latest published COVID-19 Outbreak – Smart Farming Market Research has assessed the future growth potential of the global COVID-19 Outbreak Smart Farming Market and provides useful insights and statistics on the market structure and size. The report aims to provide market insights and strategic insights to help decision makers …
Read More »Top Axeman makes the cut for Tilt to coveted 10th world title
Saturday March 12, 2022, 7:56 p.m.Press Release: STIHL TIMBERSPORTS An emotional Jason Wynyard took his first step towards a 10th world title by winning the 2022 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® New Zealand National Championships this weekend in Auckland. Saturday’s win means Wynyard has earned the right to represent New Zealand at the …
Read More »Czech firm signs major pepper deal with Cambodia
March 10, 2022 PHNOM PENH – A private company based in the Czech Republic has signed a contract to buy 35 tons of Kampot pepper from more than 200 households of the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association (KPPA) over a period of 10 years. KPPA Chairman Nguon Lay told the Post …
Read More »Czech firm signs major pepper deal
A private company based in the Czech Republic has signed a contract to purchase 35 tons of Kampot pepper from more than 200 households from the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association (KPPA) over a period of 10 years. KPPA Chairman Nguon Lay told the Post on March 8 that EU Land …
Read More »Agricultural Reinsurance Market Set to See Massive Growth by 2028: Hannover Re, Partner Re, Scor Re
This press release was originally distributed by SBWire Edison, NJ – (SBWIRE) – 03/04/2022 – Latest Agriculture Reinsurance Market Industrial Growth Study 2021-2027. A detailed study accumulated to offer latest insights about acute characteristics of the Agricultural Reinsurance Market. The report contains different market forecasts related to revenue size, production, …
Read More »How will the Russian-Ukrainian conflict affect world trade? Investment Monitor
Ukraine is an extremely important country for the global trade in crops such as wheat, and the Russian invasion of the country could have wide-ranging repercussions. (Photo by Valentin Sprinchak/Tass via Getty Images) In 2020, many economies around the world contracted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and a large number …
Read More »Top architect Moulton Mayers dies – Searchlight
posted on February 25, 2022 posted on February 25, 2022 A very relaxed looking Moulton Theophilus Mayers takes a break from his hectic schedule. The man who was arguably the greatest architect of his time in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has died. Moulton Theophilus Mayers died on Saturday February …
Read More »Pineapple fiber used to make brand bags, kimonos
Pineapple fiber, made from the leaves of the pineapple tree, is sweat-absorbent, fine, smooth and soft, and more expensive than banana fiber but cheaper than silk fiber. From local fields to stores in EU, Japan Under the scorching summer sun, Nguyen Van Hanh’s sister can be seen picking pineapples, which …
Read More »EU economy’s greenhouse gas emissions close to pre-pandemic levels – Brno Daily
In the third quarter of 2021, EU greenhouse gas emissions were 881 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), slightly below pre-pandemic levels. This information comes from data on quarterly estimates of greenhouse gas emissions by economic activity published today by Eurostat. Photo credit: Pixabay EU/CZ, Feb 17 (BD) — The …
Read More »Global Machine Rental Market Report 2022
ReportLinker Major companies in the machine rental market are General Electric Company, United Rentals Inc, Tokyo Century, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Ashtead Group plc, AerCap Holdings NV, Fuyo General Lease Co. New York, 15 Feb. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com Announces Release of “Machinery Leasing Global Market Report 2022” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06229747/?utm_source=GNW …
Read More »UAE and Turkey sign 13 agreements: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Turkish President Erdogan witness an exchange of agreements
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan witnessed the exchange of 13 cooperation agreements, memoranda agreements and protocols between several Emirati entities and their Turkish …
Read More »NDSU’s Woody Plant Breeding Program Releases New Tree Selection
DEVILS LAKE – Hyland Guard Mountain Pine (Pinus uncinata ‘GuarDak’) is the latest woody plant selection introduced by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Research Foundation. It is a unique, cold-hardy, narrow, pyramidal evergreen conifer that will grow to a higher mature height …
Read More »Global Leasing Market Report Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Growth and Change
ReportLinker provides strategists; marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global rental market as it emerges from the COVID 19 shutdown. Description: New York, Feb 11. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the report “Leasing Global Market Report Opportunities And Strategies …
Read More »“Climate change threatens food production and supply in Nigeria”
Rivers State Governor Chief Nyesom Wike brokered a truce between former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and Senator Jeremiah Useni.Wike, who met the two leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) last Wednesday in the capital of Plateau State, Jos, said his reconciliation visit was necessary if the party was …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – Czech industrial production up 6.4% in 2021
Czech industrial production fell in real terms by 2.1% year-on-year and 2.9% month-on-month in December, the Czech Statistics Office reported on 7 February. In 2021, industrial production increased by 6.4% year-on-year in 2021, down more than 7% from the pre-pandemic level. “In 2021, industrial production increased by 6.4% after having …
Read More »Swedish sawmills have the cheapest wood in Europe
According to Forest Trade Analyst International Timber Resources (WRI), sawmills in the Nordic countries had the lowest raw material costs in Europe during the third quarter of 2021. Considering that timber prices in the other Nordic countries are higher than in Sweden, one can conclude that Sweden has the lowest …
Read More »Changing values often triggers name changes
The Town of Powell River isn’t the only municipality considering a name change. In fact, many other places around the world have not only considered changing their names, but have actually changed their names. In history – and in recent years, many cities, and even countries have changed their names. …
Read More »The number of tree species on Earth
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Read More »First skis imported to Czech lands 130 years ago
The history of Czech skiing actually dates back five years earlier, to January 5, 1887, when local skiing pioneer Josef Rössler-Ořovský used Wenceslas Square in Prague for his first ski run. But it is the picturesque town of Jilemnice, located at the foot of the Giant Mountains, which is considered …
Read More »Going to ‘net zero’ will cost £6.8trillion a year, report warns
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Read More »Anti-vax Czech folk singer dies after catching COVID on purpose
Breadcrumb Links World News Her son says she wanted to get a health pass to allow him to go to the sauna and the theater Publication date : January 20, 2022 • 1 hour ago • 1 minute read • 47 comments Czech singer Hana Horka. Courtesy of Asonance Content …
Read More »The gravitational action of the sun and moon influences the behavior of animals and plants, study finds
The research was motivated by observations of fluctuations in autoluminescence caused by seed germination in cycles regulated by gravitational tides. Credit: Cristiano de Mello Gallep / UNICAMP The activity rhythms of all biological organisms, plants and animals, are closely linked to the gravitational tides created by the orbital mechanics of …
Read More »Cambodia’s pepper exports hit record high, increase 452 percent
Cambodia exported 28,074 tonnes of pepper last year, a staggering 452 percent increase from the previous year, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Forestry. Vietnam was the Kingdom’s largest pepper export market last year, importing some 27,111 tonnes, or 96.5 percent of the total export …
Read More »Another year has passed
It might sound a little pessimistic, but it’s still true. Very realistic people might say, “It’s just another day, just like any day from day to day.” This is also true, but what would we do if we had no waypoints in life? How do we remember what happened and …
Read More »China-CEEC cooperation opened a new chapter – world
Visitors taste Hungarian wine at the Second China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Exhibition in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] Since the establishment of the China-Central and Eastern European Countries Cooperation Mechanism in 2012, China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have started a …
Read More »IoT-enabled sensors for agricultural market income to see robust growth rate in 2027, according to Statsville Group (MSG) – mainlander.nz
the Global market for IoT-enabled sensors for agriculture the size should grow to a 31.27% CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2027). Compared to other methods, precision farming techniques are expected to have an influence on speeding up the pace of agricultural processes. Precision agriculture provides farmers with increased yields, productivity …
Read More »Review 2021: Nature and environment news in Romania
Pollution, illegal imports of waste and another case of journalists assaulted while documenting illegal deforestation were among the top environmental stories of the year. On the positive side, wildlife reintroduction programs continued and a government campaign aimed to draw attention to alternative and less polluting means of transport. Pollution and …
Read More »City Obtains $25,000 Urban Forestry Grant from MRN | News
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Read More »Postdoctoral position in biogeochemical cycle of Cd in the soil-plant continuum at the CZECH UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES
Postdoctoral position in the biogeochemical cycle of Cd in the soil-plant continuum from the point of view of stable isotopes. Postdoctoral researcher position at the FES (CZU Prague, Czech Republic). The successful candidate will be supervised by Teacher. Vladislav Chrastny ([email protected]), member of the environmental and isotopic geochemistry group, Department …
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When I saw a photo of Helen, Georgia, a Bavarian village, I knew I had to visit. Helen is in the mountains of North Georgia 90 minutes from Atlanta, although for a moment you can feel like you are seeing the country of Germany instead of the northeastern part of …
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Future development of environmental preservation and sustainable ESG modernization using technology … [+] renewable resources to reduce pollution and carbon emissions. getty Start-up Agtech CarbonSpace, which uses satellite data to assess the carbon footprint of food and forestry supply chains, has released analysis showing the UK has only managed to …
Read More »Communist legacy haunts Central European forest preservation efforts – POLITICO
Central European countries have had major problems controlling illegal logging, which will become a growing problem for the region following the European Commission’s proposal this week to strengthen its environmental crime legislation. The revision of the Environmental Crimes Directive will ‘strengthen the environmental rule of law’ and ‘mean much tougher …
Read More »Czech scientists contribute to sustainable mango production in Cambodia
Scientists at Mendel University in Brno are contributing to the sustainable production of mangoes in the Kampong Speu region of Cambodia. With the help of Czech know-how, local producers began to produce solar-powered fruit dryers. This is of the utmost importance, as much of the mango harvest has so far …
Read More »Scientists from Brno contribute to sustainable mango production in Cambodia – Brno Daily
Thanks to Czech scientists at Mendel University (MENDELU) in Brno, Cambodian farmers have mango dryers that can solve the problem of the often rotten overproduction of this rapidly rotting fruit. Photo: MENDELU archives. Brno, December 14 (BD) – Scientists at Mendel University are contributing to the sustainable production of mangoes …
Read More »film starring amateur rap farmer from Sandisfield has regional premiere at Mahaiwe | South Berkshire
GREAT BARRINGTON – In the hours leading up to their wait at the sleek and historic Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Thursday night, a very nervous Bob Tarasuk – the farmer, forester, forester, rap fan and unlikely film actor from Sandisfield, 67 years old – did what he does so …
Read More »This fabric is hailed as “ecological”. The rainforest tells a different story.
“Large-scale deforestation” Viscose, the fiber derived from wood cellulose, is a key component in everyday products such as baby wipes and face masks. When made into fabric, it is called viscose rayon. Viscose rayon was created over 100 years ago. Cheaper and more durable than silk, the plant-based fabric is …
Read More »Forest products groups applaud Biden’s sustainability order
istock.com/ImagineGolf WASHINGTON – The American Wood Council, the National Alliance of Forest Owners and the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association released a joint statement on President Biden’s Executive Order, Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Economy through Federal Sustainability . “We applaud the President for harnessing the federal government to lead the way …
Read More »600 million birds have been lost in the EU since 1980
New scientific research shows significant reduction in birds from Europe Just one month after the publication of the revised Red List of Threatened Birds in Europe, the results of a new study by BirdLife International and bird organizations in Great Britain and the Czech Republic have been published in the …
Read More »Czech Statistical Office: Covid pandemic changed Czechs eating habits
âCompared to the pre-Covid era, people were sourcing food with a longer shelf life and high nutritional value as a precautionary measure in an emergency. They were also more interested in boosting their immunity by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. “ said Renata VodiÄková, head of the office’s …
Read More »Life Terra takes root in Czech Republic – EURACTIV.com
As part of Life Terra’s ambitious plans for forests and European citizens, the foundation is collaborating for the first time with a landowner in the Czech Republic. Their joint reforestation is also a research project supported by the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (CZU). A day of tree …
Read More »Frank Soucek Obituary (2021) – Mechanicsville, VA
SOUCEK, Frank John, 92, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Harrisonburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Adeline Soucek; and his wife, Jo Ann Soucek. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Soucek; daughter, Tina Michael and son-in-law, …
Read More »Belarusian MMZ Stage 5 engines to be tested in Germany
Photo courtesy of MMZ MINSK, Nov. 30 (BelTA) – The Stage 5-compliant engines manufactured by Belarusian company MMZ will be tested in Germany, the company’s press service told BelTA. Four MTZ tractors powered by MMZ Stage 5 engines were shipped last week to a certification center in Germany where they …
Read More »EUKI provides funding for climate action projects – here are the conditions
Non-profit organizations can apply for up to ⬠1 million from the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) with transformative cross-border projects that contribute to climate change mitigation. The call is open to potential beneficiaries from EU Member States and candidate countries. Civil society organizations, academic and educational institutions, governments, municipalities and …
Read More »ASEAN outlook for 2022 under Cambodian presidency
On February 1 of this year, the military overthrew the national government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and seized power in Myanmar, overturning more than a decade of democratic reforms. In the past eight months since, the Myanmar junta has killed at least 1,243 anti-military protesters and detained 9,000 …
Read More »ASEAN 2030: Youth Perspective in the New Global Landscape
On February 1 of this year, the military overthrew the national government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and seized power in Myanmar, overturning more than a decade of democratic reforms. In the past eight months since, the Myanmar junta has killed at least 1,243 anti-military protesters and detained 9,000 …
Read More »600 million birds lost in Europe since 1980
Common species crumble While the declines are worrying, they would have been much worse if other species hadn’t increased in numbers. Collectively, more species in the study increased in number than they declined, with 203 species increasing by 341 million individuals. The black cap has seen the largest increase, with …
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The global research report on ‘Fire Hammer Market’ offers in-depth information regarding business developments, advanced growth strategies, and forecast trends. It covers the current state and future prospects of the market, as well as sales models, market size, price structure, market share and market progress. Fire Hammer market research report …
Read More »SunLive – Changing Landscape of Forest Fumigation
While the journey has been long and somewhat tortuous, an advocate for alternative fumigation of New Zealand export logs hailed a reassessed “road map” on the future use of methyl bromide. The Environmental Protection Authority’s decision-making committee recently announced what it calls a “full set” of new rules for the …
Read More »How a Sandisfield farmer went from slaughtering chickens to starring in a film at the Cannes Film Festival | South Berkshire
SANDISFIELD – A strange thing happened along the way in Bob Tarasuk’s simple plan to live happily ever after. He becomes the muse of a French filmmaker. It’s true that two weekends ago, Tarasuk was at his house cutting up chickens. But it’s also true that a week before, he …
Read More »What is it and why you should do it at least once
Forest baths are beneficial in many ways, but what is it exactly? Forest Bath: A lot of people have heard of it but still have no idea what it is exactly, where it comes from or why people do it. In literal terms, it looks like one is saving one’s …
Read More »Extreme weather events in Europe caused an estimated economic cost of 446 billion euros (3% of GDP in 2019)
This week, awareness of climate change and its consequences is hitting harder than ever thanks to COP26. And while European countries have undoubtedly started to take climate considerations into account in their budgets, there is still a long way to go. Indeed, âeconomic losses due to extreme weather events represent …
Read More »Former State Forester Wins Texas Forestry Association Leadership Award | Community
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Read More »Our View: Research Shows Value of Forest Thinning | Editorials
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Read More »Forest management | WA – DNR
An innovative approach The Olympic State Experimental Forest (OESF) was appointed in 1992 to test and learn from an innovative management approach to achieve revenue and ecological goals. This approach is called âintegrated managementâ. Rather than dividing OESF into a logged forest and nature reserve, the Washington State Department of …
Read More »Nov. 4 news updates: Opec + rejects calls by the US to speed up production, BoE leaves rates hanging, US companies have two months to implement the mandate of the Covid vaccine
Kellogg gave a more optimistic sales outlook for the full year as higher prices in North America and strong international demand help the grain company weather rising supply chain costs. The company behind the Fruit Loops cereal and Eggo waffles now expects net organic sales growth of 2-3% annually, down …
Read More »Employment and unemployment measured by the LFS
Total employment in the third quarter of 2021 increased by 23.9 thousand people, year on year (year on year). The number of unemployed, according to the methodology of the International Labor Organization (ILO), fell by 8,300 people. The number of economically inactive people, including children up to the age of …
Read More »Evaluate and monitor forestry companies | View company information for over 1,000 forest service providers
NEW YORK, October 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – BizVibe has made available more than 1,000 company profiles for the forest services category on its B2B platform. The companies listed in this category are mainly engaged in the provision of various types of forestry and forestry services (such as forest …
Read More »Cancer surgeries at risk as hospitals fight another wave of Covid-19
Cancer patients requiring surgery are at risk of hospital overcrowding once again as the Covid-19 outbreak threatens critical health services, a leading oncologist warned yesterday. Professor Seamus O’Reilly, consulting medical oncologist at Cork hospitals, said the risk of postponing elective surgery for cancer patients is a major concern – having …
Read More »Government plans vaccination campaign for non-English speakers
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the government is considering a dedicated vaccination campaign to reach communities that do not speak English. While the HSE has provided information in various languages ââto improve immunization, the Tánaiste said more targeted campaigns may be needed. This is because data from the Central Statistics Office …
Read More »Construction and administration sectors have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates
Employees in the construction, administration and assistance sectors have the lowest vaccination rates among working adults in Ireland, according to a new analysis from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). On Thursday, the CSO released Covid-19 vaccination statistics, which looked at vaccination rates among those over 18 in employment between December …
Read More »Caring for Boston’s Urban Forest
BEWARE OF DROUGHT STRESS The first signs of leaf wilting appear in the afternoon, when the weather is hottest and driest, and may disappear at night. Wilting will happen to some plants with sufficient moisture on hot, dry days. So wait until the morning before watering. Leaves turning from green …
Read More »Indonesia seeks to restore 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said the Indonesian government aims to restore 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests in the country by 2024, the Antara (Antara) news agency reported. âWe will set our target for the next three years. We are going to rehabilitate 600,000 hectares (of mangrove forests), âhe said …
Read More »President seeks to restore 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests
We will set our target for the next three years. We will rehabilitate 600 thousand hectares (of mangrove forests) Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said the Indonesian government aims to restore 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests in the country by 2024. âWe will set our target for the …
Read More »Jokowi aims to rehabilitate 600,000 hectares of mangrove forests
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo planted mangroves with locals and a number of foreign ambassadors in North Kalimantan province, particularly in Bebatu village in Tana Tidung regency. During the event, the president explained that the province has 180 hectares of mangrove forests that need to be rehabilitated by …
Read More »Even in Europe, defending the environment can kill you, NGOs warn
Environmentalists in Europe are increasingly at risk of losing their lives, warn NGOs. 20 years after a major UN pact to protect European activists from persecution, environmental groups say too little is being done to protect those who exercise their rights. The countries that signed the Aarhus Convention in October …
Read More »Harvest estimates – September 2021
The latest estimate of this year’s harvest as of September 15 confirmed that the grain and rapeseed harvest will be lower compared to year on year (–1.4% and –17.5%, respectively). The potato harvest is also lower than last year‘s above-average harvest (–3.5%). On the other hand, the estimate is more …
Read More »Croatia says it won’t do dirty work of EU migration – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. AWESOME high-level European event on October 27, 2021! Would you like to know how a space platform could prevent marine pollution incidents? Register for the online …
Read More »The passionate politics of the timber industry – and the man who is its future
Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. You are reading Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, an international Entrepreneur Media franchise. John D. Rockefeller became the richest person in history revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. One hundred and fifty years later, Elon Musk is vying for the same title by eliminating …
Read More »German woman found after two days of disappearance in remote woods
“She is alive, but suffers from hypothermia and has been taken to hospital,” a spokesman for the Bavarian Police Headquarters said of Julia, an eight-year-old girl from Berlin. A Czech forestry worker allegedly found her after a massive manhunt in which hundreds of emergency workers from both sides of the …
Read More »The Brief, powered by the GIE – 57 billion reasons to avoid Polexit – EURACTIV.com
In politics, it’s always a good idea to get others to do your dirty work. For Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, by calling into question the principle of the rule of EU law, one of the main pillars of the Union, his National Constitutional Court has proved its worth and …
Read More »Industry – August 2021
In August, industrial production fell in real terms by 1.4%, year-on-year (yoy). In the month-to-month comparison (mom), it was 3.2% lower. The value of new orders increased 3.5% year-on-year. Industrial production1 in August 2021 was 3.2% lower in real terms, Mom. In annual comparison, it decreased by 1.4%. The following …
Read More »Sweden leads opposition to EU forestry regime
Resistance against legally binding EU proposals appears to be escalating in Sweden, Austria and Germany, according to internal deliberations on the strategy observed by EUobserver. The European Commission proposed in July a new law on the joint collection of forest data and on national and regional forest strategic plans. But …
Read More »The Council agrees on a global approach to research and innovation
Refugee children from Afghanistan and Syria entering the plane that will take them from Greece to Germany as part of an EU relocation program, April 2020 EU High Representative for External Affairs Josep Borrell announced an extraordinary video conference of EU foreign ministers tomorrow afternoon (August 17) for a “first …
Read More »Fees waived for off-road trails in Savage River State Forest
Fees waived for off-road trails in Savage River State Forest September 21, 2021 St John’s Rock Campground is now open to everyone via online reservation Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that it has removed daytime user fees to ride …
Read More »Poland ordered to pay European Commission a fine of half a million euros per day for the Turów mine
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Finland’s recovery and resilience plan. This is an important step towards the EU disbursing ⬠2.1 billion in grants to Finland under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (FRR). Funding provided by the RRF will support the implementation of critical investment and …
Read More »Where did the Habsburg economic empire disappear?
Monument to the King of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Emperor Franz Joseph on horseback, at Joseph Square near the Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria Gábor Egry, Director General of the Institute of Political History and Principal Investigator of the NEPOSTRANS Project continues to explain the intricacies of the Habsburg Empire Nowhere. …
Read More »Recent updates to the United States Airborne LiDAR Market Analysis by Growth, Market Opportunities, Trends and Forecast to 2030
Airborne LiDAR market in the United States OREGAON, PORTLAND, USA, September 16, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Allied Market Research has released a new report titled “US Airborne LiDAR Market by Component (Lasers, Inertial Navigation Systems, Cameras, GPS / GNSS Receivers, Microelectromechanics Systems), Application (Corridor Mapping, Seismology, Exploration and Detection) – US …
Read More »Lind Dryland and the death of 85 Austrian trees – the Daily Evergreen
A summer wildfire destroyed the only surviving trees at the research station, ruining years of study COURTESY OF WILLIAM SCHILLINGER Researchers were studying how drought conditions affect trees to determine which variety would best serve as a shelterbelt tree for farms. WSU’s Lind Dryland research station housed 85 Austrian pine …
Read More »Auburn University Celebrates 75 Years of Forest and Wildlife Science
âOur faculty, staff and alumni have many reasons to be proud of the school’s impactful legacy of advancing forestry, wildlife and natural resources that stretches far beyond. beyond the borders of our state and our region. “ Since the 1800s, Auburn forestry program has evolved synonymous with the growth of …
Read More »The Women’s Forestry Congress organizes the 3rd virtual event of 2021 to inspire, empower and build
The first In-Person Women’s Forestry Congress will be held October 17-20, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tweet this The event was also an opportunity to announce the first In-Person Women’s Forestry Congress 17-20 October 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Inaugural Congress 2022 will focus on five themes: leadership for equity and …
Read More »Czech ash trees decimated by invasive Asian fungus
It is believed that Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus, the fungus that causes ash dieback, found its way to Europe on ash imported commercially from East Asia. The first dying ash trees were reported in the Czech Republic in the 1990s, but the disease is common across the continent. Ash dieback causes leaf …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – Czech industrial production increases 7% in July
Industrial production in Czechia slowed its year-on-year growth to 7% in July from 11.4% in June, according to data released by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO) on September 6. The value of new orders increased by 18.9% y / y. âAs in previous months, the volume of orders from industrial …
Read More »Satellite tracks spread of vicious Caldor fire in California in time-lapse video
The Caldor Fire raging near Lake Tahoe, on the border of the US states of California and Nevada, was captured in a stunning time-lapse video by an orbiting satellite, showing the scale of the massive fire in Forest. The GOES 17 satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Read More »Grazing horses benefit butterflies in Czech conservation initiative
Exmoor ponies in Milovice nature reserve. Photo: Atillak, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons A former butterfly hotspot in the Czech Republic has been rejuvenated by the return of grazing horses, European bison and free-roaming cattle similar to the extinct auroch, researchers have found. The success of the program at …
Read More »Who invests in horticulture? UPDATE
Who invests in horticulture? UPDATE | Horticultural week Information links HortWeek NWP Log in to continue Take a 30-day trial Join Horticultural Week now and pay nothing for your first 30 days. Register now SubscribeOf £ 315/Pennsylvania Full access at horticultureweek.com Monthly print number for 12 months Keep track of …
Read More »Winery focuses on forest fire risks
Smith-Madrone’s Stu Smith is an unconventional figure in an area where many abide by Parker’s principles. By W. Blake Gray | Posted on Friday August 27, 2021 I wish I could give you a detailed breakdown, after my recent visit, of the Cabernet clones planted at Smith-Madrone Winery on Spring …
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