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Updated 00:33:58 UST, 21 Feb 2012

Pulp prices fall 20% from July to Dec on weak demand

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Global pulp prices fell by about 20 percent from July to December last year, according to Wood Resource Quarterly. Weakening demand for pulp and lower product prices squeezed pulp company profit margins, so many companies tried to reduce their costs for wood fiber, which represents the largest cost component when manufacturing pulp.

There has been a long-term…

Russia log exports not to gain on proposed drop in export duty

Export tariffs on logs shipped from Russia, the world largest log supplier, are set to be reduced as the country becomes a member of the WTO. The proposed new lower tariffs are not expected to increase export volumes to pre-tariff levels, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.
Home Building Outlook reports lowest US home sales in 2011

According to the Home Building Outlook, a report from the Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, home building reached its bottom in 2011 and is expected to show improvement in 2012.
Rubber Mulch, an eco-friendly playground flooring material

Rubber mulch has emerged an extremely eco-friendly playing material, made out of recycled rubber tires, according to Rubberecycle, a major manufacturer of rubber mulch.
Demand for wide plank hardwood to increase in 2012

Consumer demand for wide plank hardwood flooring will increase in 2012, with growing number of homeowners and interior design professionals favouring the look of wide, natural wood flooring over narrow strips of traditional parquet, believe designers at Coswick Hardwood Inc.
South Africa Govt withdraws move to impose recycling levy on tyres

The South African Government has abandoned the Redisa Plan to impose R2.30 per kg levy on new tyres from February 1 to fund the controversial collection and recycling of waste tyres program.
Wood chip exports from Latin America hit record high in 2011

Wood chip exports from Latin America reached a record high in 2011, with pulp mills in Japan and Europe being the major export destinations, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
India leads in using biomass to develop clean energy

Agriculture continues to support India, not only on the basis of providing sufficient food for the country, also providing bio mass on large quantity which is one one of the most cleanest source of energy. Biomass, which implies biological material from living or recently living organisms, can be used as an important source of energy. It is a renewable and carbon natural source of energy.
South Africa to introduce recycling levy for tyres

South Africa will introduce recycling levy on tyres from February 1, 2012, according to Environmental Affairs Chief Director for Waste Management, Nolwazi Cobbinah.
US woody biomass prices sliding for past 3 years

Relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced the demand and prices of woody biomass throughout the US the past three years, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The Pacific Northwest currently has the lowest biomass prices, slightly lower than the South, while the Northeast continues to have among the highest costs in the country.
Liberty Tire Recycling, University of Tennessee to study the benefits of crumb rubber

Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, is partnering with the University of Tennessee's Center for Athletic Field Safety on a series of studies to test the potential benefits and role that crumb rubber plays in maintaining a natural grass athletic surface.
CleanFlame wins innovation award for recycled product

The Innovation Scorecard is a study to determine the region's readiness to accept and grow innovation as a key driver of improving the local economy. The ceremony also included recognizing local innovative businesses that have contributed to job growth in the area with an Innovation Certificate of Merit Award.
The timber industry weakens on housing market crisis

Timber has provided good returns to investors and also crushed the S&P 500 on average from 1987 to 2007 until the present crisis.

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Export tariffs on logs shipped from Russia, the world largest log supplier, are set to be reduced as the country becomes a member of the WTO. The proposed new lower tariffs are not expected to increase export volumes to pre-tariff levels, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.

According to the Home Building Outlook, a report from the Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, home building reached its bottom in 2011 and is expected to show improvement in 2012.

Rubber mulch has emerged an extremely eco-friendly playing material, made out of recycled rubber tires, according to Rubberecycle, a major manufacturer of rubber mulch.

Consumer demand for wide plank hardwood flooring will increase in 2012, with growing number of homeowners and interior design professionals favouring the look of wide, natural wood flooring over narrow strips of traditional parquet, believe designers at Coswick Hardwood Inc.

The South African Government has abandoned the Redisa Plan to impose R2.30 per kg levy on new tyres from February 1 to fund the controversial collection and recycling of waste tyres program.

Wood chip exports from Latin America reached a record high in 2011, with pulp mills in Japan and Europe being the major export destinations, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly