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2. Sustainable Operations in Paper and Pulp Industry: Analysis of Challenges.
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Mishra, Biswaksen and Singh, Rajesh Kumar
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PAPER industry ,FORESTS & forestry ,WATER supply ,NATURAL resources ,GLOBAL warming - Abstract
A paper making process adopts primarily a generic flow of steps across industries. This industry is one of the largest in the world and is touted to be growing further with incremental demand for paper and its affiliated products for its eco-friendliness. However, paper and pulp industry is a heavily resource dependent industry be it forest resource, water resource, energy or chemicals. In fact, it is said to be one of the top five leading consumers of energy. Given such, this industry is a major contributor to depleting natural resources and increasing greenhouse gas emission, adding intensively to the global warming. Against such a backdrop, it offers relevant cause to study the scholarly discussion and debate on sustainable issues in paper and pulp industry playing around the academic universe and also to poke into and discuss some of the issues of sustainability in the industry emerging out of the articles. Accordingly, through this article, the present state of affairs in the academic fraternity on the above topic has been laid out through a bibliometric analysis, while some of the common challenges of environmental sustainability associated with the paper making process have been identified from the literature and discussed thereof. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
3. Mechanical and surface properties of standard writing and printing papers coated with alternating layers of Amazonian Paricá nanofibrils and cassava starch.
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Scatolino, Mário Vanoli, de Melo, Rafael Rodolfo, de Oliveira Paula, Edgley Alves, Martins, Maria Alice, Tonoli, Gustavo Henrique Denzin, Esposito, Antonella, and Mendes, Lourival Marin
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CASSAVA starch , *SURFACE properties , *FORESTS & forestry , *WOOD waste , *NANOSTRUCTURED materials , *RENEWABLE natural resources - Abstract
Using nanostructured materials issued from renewable resources could be the key to the development of good-quality low-cost products that help reduce pollution. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were obtained by alkaline and bleaching treatments of Amazonian Paricá hardwood sawdust, a waste material from the Brazilian forestry industry. This study evaluated a process consisting in alternating layers of Paricá CNFs and cassava starch to coat standard writing and printing (W&P) papers with a skim-coating method, in which one face of each paper sample is passed over the surface of a suspension containing either CNFs or cassava starch, alternatively. The coated samples were then compared to the uncoated paper in terms of mechanical and surface properties. The mechanical properties of the papers coated with alkaline CNFs showed a declining trend as the number of coating layers increased (from 47 to 31 MPa). The papers coated with starch layers showed improved mechanical performance compared to the samples only coated with alkaline and alkaline bleached CNFs. All the coated samples showed excellent resistance to water degradation. The worst degradation (4%) was observed for the samples coated with a single layer of alkaline CNFs. A significant improvement in surface wettability was observed when gelatinized cassava starch was applied to the paper samples, irrespective of the type of CNFs eventually present on the surface. All in all, these results suggest that using gelatinized cassava starch as an alternating layer between successive CNFs layers on the surface of W&P paper samples may be promising for improving their overall properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Politics of public interest: Finnish forest capital's strategy in the Kaipola paper mill shutdown.
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Kellokumpu, Ville and Sirviö, Heikki
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PUBLIC interest , *PAPER mills , *FORESTS & forestry , *FOREST products industry , *PRACTICAL politics - Abstract
Depoliticization has emerged as a key concept in analyzing the changing political dynamics of capitalist democracies. Yet, the concept of public interest has been relatively absent in depoliticization literature. This article argues for a more systematic inclusion of public interest politics in scrutinizing de- and repoliticization. The argument is advanced through strategic-relational theory by interpreting public interest as (1) a terrain of political struggles, (2) a mode of doing politics and (3) a method of enquiry. These dynamics are examined in the empirical context of Finnish forest industry's political strategy in the Kaipola paper mill closure in August 2020. The forest conglomerate UPM-Kymmene politicized its paper mill shutdown by shifting the responsibility to the centre-left governmental coalition's purportedly business-hostile policies. However, analyzing the case through UPM strategies and the paper production crisis, the closure falls in line with the forest industry's long-term business strategy. The forest industry's and UPM's strategy is recognized as a forceful defense of a corporate polity where public interest is equated with the success of key economic actors. The article concludes with an argument for the politics of public interest as a vital research perspective for analyzing contradictions surrounding 'the economy'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Comment on "Applying a science-forward approach to groundwater regulatory design": Paper published in Hydrogeology Journal (2023) 31:853–871, by Deborah Curran, Tom Gleeson and Xander Huggins.
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Wei, Mike, Forsyth, Donna, and Allen, Diana M.
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GROUNDWATER , *FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
This document is a comment on a previous article discussing the regulatory design of the Water Sustainability Act (WSA) in British Columbia, Canada. The comment argues that the WSA's regulatory design took a science-forward approach and considered specific regional factors. It addresses criticisms of the WSA and emphasizes the importance of licensing groundwater use for assessing environmental impacts. The WSA allows for nuanced water management through regulation-making authorities, but challenges remain in implementing the regulations, including Indigenous water rights and government resources. Recommendations for improving the WSA's design include defining sustainability goals, regionalizing regulatory action, and long-term planning. Ongoing resourcing and consideration of Indigenous rights are necessary for the effective implementation of the WSA. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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6. "Sustainable" biomass: A paper tiger when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.
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Booth, Mary S.
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CARBON emissions , *FORESTS & forestry , *FOSSIL fuels , *FUELWOOD , *BIOMASS - Abstract
As the tragedy in Ukraine deepens, it's clear that the world should end its dependency on Russian oil. It will be ironic, however, if nations disentangling themselves from this compromised energy source instead turn to another energy source with destructive impacts: harvesting and burning forest wood for fuel, which increases carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels, and degrades forests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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7. A Methodological Framework for Decomposing the Value-Chain Economic Contribution: A Case of Forest Resource Industries of the Lake States in the United States.
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Gc, Shivan, Thapa, Ichchha, Pokharel, Raju, Alward, Greg, Lamsal, Basanta, Poudel, Jagdish, Dahal, Ram, Joshi, Omkar, Parajuli, Rajan, Wagner, John, and Leefers, Larry
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FORESTS & forestry ,FOREST products industry ,LOGGING ,PAPER mills ,MATRIX decomposition ,SECONDARY forests ,BIOMASS conversion - Abstract
The forest products industries play a vital role in the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the Lake States in the United States. While various economic contribution analyses of forest products industries have been conducted to highlight the importance of such industries to regional economies, little effort has yet been made to parse out the contribution of activities in the value chain. The value chain is a series of steps involved in producing goods or services. This study used a matrix decomposition approach to estimate the economic contribution along the value chain through multiple pathways of four forest resource-based industries using wood as inputs: biomass power generation, sawmills, paper mills, and the construction of new single-family residential structures in the Lake States. The direct and indirect economic output values in 2017 resulting from the construction of new single-family residential structures were $19.1 billion, sawmills were $2.5 billion, paper mills were $17.6 billion, and the biomass power generation industry was $759 million. Of the direct and indirect economic output contributed by each industry, the highest percentage of output attributable to the logging industry was observed from the sawmills industry (12%), followed by biomass power generation (9%), paper mills (1.4%), and the construction of new single-family residential structures (<1%), respectively. The percentage of total economic output attributable to the stumpage industry in the region followed a similar trend as commercial logging for all value-chain industries. The relative economic contribution of the value-chain industries to the total economic contribution of the final industry varied based on whether the industry was a primary or secondary forest products industry and the pathways used for sourcing wood inputs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. A liberal chronicle in peace and war: journals and papers of J. A. Pease, 1st Lord Gainford, 1911-1915: by Cameron Hazlehurst and Christine Woodland (eds), Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2023, xxiv+572 pp., £190/$245 (Hbk), ISBN: 9780192887054.
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Jones, J. Graham
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WAR , *WORLD War I , *FORESTS & forestry , *PEACE , *WOMEN'S suffrage , *CIVIL service positions - Abstract
"A Liberal Chronicle in Peace and War: Journals and Papers of J.A. Pease, 1st Lord Gainford, 1911-1915" is a book edited by Cameron Hazlehurst and Christine Woodland. The book explores the life and political career of J.A. Pease, a largely forgotten figure who held key positions in Liberal governments during the early 20th century. The book delves into Pease's journals and correspondence, shedding light on his views on various issues such as women's suffrage, international tensions, and the First World War. It also provides insights into the political landscape of post-Edwardian England and features notable figures like Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George. The book is a valuable resource for researchers interested in this period of history. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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9. Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University Discuss Findings in Obesity, Fitness and Wellness (Fabrication of Multifunctional Air Filter Paper With Flame Retardant, Antibacterial and Hydrophobic Properties).
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AIR filters ,FILTER paper ,FIREPROOFING agents ,RESEARCH personnel ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University in the People's Republic of China have developed a multifunctional air filter paper with flame retardant, antibacterial, and hydrophobic properties. The paper was prepared using chemical treatment with pre-synthesized N, N-biguanide-diethyl phosphonic acid (AGDEPA) and octadecyl trichlorosilane (OTS). The air filter paper demonstrated self-extinguishing behavior, met industry standards for flame retardant materials, and showed high efficiency in killing E. coli and S. aureus bacteria. The addition of mercerized fibers also improved the air permeability of the filter paper. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
10. Importance of Consistency and Standardization in Estimating Economic Contributions of the Forest Industry in the Southern United States.
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Court, Christa D, Ferreira, João-Pedro, Stair, Caleb A, and Hodges, Alan W
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FORESTS & forestry ,FOREST products industry ,WOODEN beams ,WOOD products manufacturing ,UNITED States economy ,PAPER products industry - Abstract
The forest industry is a significant contributor to many local and state economies in the United States (US). Informed public policy at state and national levels requires that decision makers have accurate and defensible information on the value and structure of these economic contributions. However, different methods and modeling assumptions used and different industry sectors included by various analysts complicate meaningful comparisons across regions and time. This work presents a standardized approach to economic contribution assessments of the forest industry. The US Southern Forest region serves as an example of this approach with standardized results for economic contributions per capita, per acre of timberland, and per unit volume of timber harvested when comparing across regions and time. Among other findings, the results suggest that states with developed wood and paper product manufacturing industries have significantly greater economic contributions than states that are concentrated on timber harvesting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Regional variation in wood discoloration in paper birch trees.
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Giroud, Guillaume, Duchateau, Emmanuel, Auger, Isabelle, Havreljuk, Filip, and Barrette, Julie
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BIRCH , *DEAD trees , *MODULUS of elasticity , *FOREST surveys , *TREES , *FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Wood discoloration was investigated in 721 paper birch (Betula papyrifera Marsh.) trees from 146 sites across the managed forest of Quebec, Canada. Discoloration was present at breast height in 85% of trees, but its impact was limited in terms of tree basal area and volume, with proportions of 6.4% and 3.6%, respectively. These two measures were strongly correlated. Discoloration changed wood appearance but had no effect on microfibril angle and modulus of elasticity. Discolored wood was nevertheless denser, probably due to the accumulation of colored extractives. Predictive models were also developed and applied to 415 711 paper birch trees from 51 689 inventory plots across the province to study regional variation. Higher proportions of discolored basal area were obtained in the southwestern areas of the province where the climate is warmer and drier. In these areas, paper birch trees are larger and, likely, support bigger branches which can cause larger columns of discoloration when broken. Lower proportions were found in eastern regions where snowfall is more abundant. Smaller, more flexible branches in trees growing in these areas could explain this result. This study confirms the feasibility of large-scale mapping of wood discoloration in standing trees based on forest inventory and climate data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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12. The Status, Trend, and Global Position of China's Forestry Industry: An Anatomy Based on the Global Value Chain Paradigm.
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Jiang, Yeheng and Su, Haiying
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GLOBAL value chains ,WOOD ,FORESTS & forestry ,PAPER industry ,DATABASES - Abstract
This study aims to systematically examine the developmental attributes and trends within China's forestry sector through the lens of a global value chain (GVC) framework. To this end, this research analyzes the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Inter-Country Input–Output (OECD-ICIO) database, using a cohesive set of GVC methods, including the forward decomposition of industry value-added, an assessment of industry upstream and downstream positions, the decomposition of export values, and analysis of trade competitiveness indicators. The trajectory of China's forestry industry hinges upon the interplay between foreign demand and domestic demand. The results reveal a transition in China's forestry sector development model from export-focused to a domestically driven approach. The proportion of value-added that is devoted to meeting domestic demands within the wood processing and papermaking industries has surged to 76% and 82%, respectively. Among the major economies, China has the highest output upstream index and input downstream index in the forestry industry, playing a vital role in propelling and pulling other industries into the global value chain system. The proportion of domestic added-value in China's forestry industry exports ranks among the top, reflecting strong self-sufficiency in export production. Although China's forestry industry possesses a high world market share, its overall international competitiveness is weak, especially with clear signs of weakening comparative advantages in the wood processing industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Nanjing Forestry University Reports Findings in Science (Paper-based material with hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties: Advanced packaging materials for food applications).
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FOOD packaging ,SCIENCE journalism ,PACKAGING materials ,FORESTS & forestry ,FOOD preservation - Abstract
A report from Nanjing Forestry University in China discusses the development of paper-based materials with hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties for food packaging. The research highlights the need for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging and explores the use of paper-based materials derived from renewable resources. The study outlines the challenges faced by paper-based materials and the introduction of antimicrobial agents and hydrophobic substances to improve their physical and functional properties. The research concludes that these advancements in paper-based materials offer a robust alternative to plastic food packaging, with superior food preservation capabilities. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
14. GIVING BACK: The latest community outreach initiatives from the pulp and paper industry.
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NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2 ,PAPER industry ,FORESTS & forestry ,INDIGENOUS Peoples' Day ,PAPER pulp - Abstract
This article highlights the community outreach initiatives of the pulp and paper industry in Canada. It emphasizes the industry's commitment to making positive social, environmental, and economic impacts in local communities. Examples of these initiatives include tree planting events, fundraising for a child battling Neurofibromatosis Type II, and providing lunch and funding for new playgrounds in a primary school. The article encourages readers to share their own successes and provides contact information for doing so. Additionally, it mentions that in June, Al-Pac team members celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day to honor the rich heritage and diverse cultures of Indigenous communities. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
15. The value of data for environmental sustainability as perceived by the customers of a tissue‐paper supplier.
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Luoma, Päivi, Rauter, Romana, Penttinen, Esko, and Toppinen, Anne
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CONSUMERS ,ECOLOGY ,SUSTAINABILITY ,VALUE chains ,SUPPLIERS ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
To manage their increasingly ambitious environmental agendas successfully, companies need better and more versatile data, yet the elements and mechanisms through which businesses and the environment benefit from data remain poorly understood. A single‐case‐study setting was designed for examining the perceived value of data for environmental sustainability as seen by the customers of a tissue‐paper supplier. The findings, from material collected during interviews with customers in 2022, showcase the multifaceted nature of data's value for business operations and associated ability to support decisions and activities that encourage environment‐informed choices and environmental improvements. Also, fully exploiting data's potential for environmental sustainability requires greater volume and detail of product‐specific data, transparency of value chains and environmental impacts, and data's better management and sharing. The emerging insight related to the value of data strengthens understanding of how companies could, with data, support their customers' environmental performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Paper Excellence: The making of a new forestry giant: Richmond-based company poised to rival West Fraser Timber in size.
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BENNETT, NELSON
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FORESTS & forestry ,PULP mills ,SAWMILLS ,TIMBER ,BUSINESS enterprises ,TREE farms - Abstract
The article reports on a voting to be made by shareholders with Resolute Forest Products on October 31, 2022 on an offer by Paper Excellence Group to buy the company for 2.7 billion U.S. dollars through its subsidiary Domtar and affiliates. Topics discussed include the significance of the acquisition to Paper Excellence, other assets owned by Paper Excellence in North America and abroad, and Paper Excellence's competition with West Fraser Timber.
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- 2022
17. KLABIN COMEMORA ANIVERSÁRIO DE 125 ANOS E CELEBRA TRAJETÓRIA BEM-SUCEDIDA.
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MARTIN, CAROLINE
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PAPER pulp ,NATURAL resources ,SUSTAINABLE development ,BUSINESS models ,FORESTS & forestry ,HETERODOX economics ,BIOECONOMICS - Abstract
Copyright of O Papel is the property of Associacao Brasileira Tecnica de Celulose e Papel and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
18. The bioeconomy, carbon sinks, and depoliticization in Finnish forest politics.
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Kellokumpu, Ville
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CARBON cycle ,DEPOLITICIZATION ,CRITICAL discourse analysis ,ECONOMIES of agglomeration ,FORESTS & forestry ,FOREST microclimatology ,PAPER pulp - Abstract
The forest bioeconomy in Finland has emerged as a project that seeks to resolve emergent contradictions in the capitalist ecological regime and to reconfigure spatial, temporal, and economic relations. The bioeconomy rose to public consciousness during the 2010s, especially after its adoption as one of the spearhead projects of the 2015–2019 center-right coalition government. The forest industry's bioeconomic plans are also an attempt to hegemonize and depoliticize a particular political view of forests in the era of climate change. In this paper, the politics of the bioeconomy and carbon sinks are scrutinized in the context of the 2019 parliamentary election season, during which forest use was a central political issue due to investments in new biorefineries. A data set of 80 newspaper articles is analyzed through critical discourse analysis. The analysis identifies three key discursive frames that legitimize the political imaginary of the bioeconomy: 1) rural reinvigoration and the defense of the nation's peripheries through spatial populism; 2) a view of forests as high-throughput carbon conveyors that conform to the temporalities of capital; 3) the establishment of the bioeconomy as a high-value accumulation regime that can resolve the profitability crisis of the paper and pulp production model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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19. SAFEST MILL IN CANADA.
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PAPER pulp ,FOREST products ,FORESTS & forestry ,KRAFT paper ,FOREST products industry ,WORKING hours - Abstract
The article discusses the Safest Mills in Canada contest, which has been benchmarking the safety performance of mills for almost 100 years. The contest ranks mills based on their safety records, with a focus on risk prevention strategies to enhance safety. The article also provides the results of the 2023 contest, categorizing mills based on their worker hours and mill frequency. It congratulates all participating mills for achieving their safety goals and highlights the emphasis on mental health in 2024. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
20. Investigators from Northeast Forestry University Release New Data on Life Science (Preparation and Properties of Antibacterial Food-preservative Paper Incorporating Ceramic Pigments).
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LIFE sciences ,PIGMENTS ,FORESTS & forestry ,DATA release ,DATA science - Abstract
Researchers from Northeast Forestry University in Harbin, China have developed antibacterial food-preservative paper incorporating ceramic pigments. The paper was created by coating silver onto red ceramic powder using the electroless plating method. The ceramic pigments have a porous crystalline structure, and the silver particles were successfully loaded onto the surface and into the pores of the ceramic. The paper was tested using spinach as an example, and it was found that while the ceramic preservative paper did not have antibacterial properties, it reduced weight loss from the spinach and increased retention of vitamin C and chlorophyll. The antibacterial preservative papers inhibited the growth of bacteria by over 99% and preserved the spinach more effectively. The researchers concluded that the antibacterial food-preservative paper has great potential in food packaging applications. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
21. Feasibility of Old Bark and Wood Waste Recycling.
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Kulikova, Yuliya, Sukhikh, Stanislav, Babich, Olga, Yuliya, Margina, Krasnovskikh, Marina, and Noskova, Svetlana
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WOOD waste ,PAPER industry ,WASTE recycling ,FORESTS & forestry ,THERMAL analysis ,WOOD products - Abstract
The pulp and paper industry leads to the formation of significant amounts of bark and wood waste (BWW), which is mostly dumped, causing negative climate and environmental impacts. This article presents an overview of methods for recycling BWW, as well as the results of assessing the resource potential of old bark waste based on physicochemical and thermal analysis. It was found that using BWW as a plant-growing substrate is challenging because it was observed that bark waste is phytotoxic. The C:N waste ratio is far from optimum; moreover, it has a low biodegradation rate (less than 0.15% per year). The calorific value content of BWW ranged from 7.7 to 18.9 MJ/kg on d.m., the ash content was from 4% to 22%, and the initial moisture content was from 60.8% to 74.9%, which allowed us to draw conclusions about the feasibility of using hydrothermal methods for their processing to obtain biofuel and for the unreasonableness of using traditional thermal methods (combustion, pyrolysis, gasification). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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22. Pulp & Beyond 2024: Vibrant Discussions on Climate Change, Green Transition and the Future of the Forest Industry.
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PAPER industry , *CLIMATE change , *GREEN technology , *FORESTS & forestry , *BIOLOGICAL products - Published
- 2024
23. 林浆产业海外投资分析.
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郭子杰
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PAPER industry ,PAPER pulp ,EMPLOYMENT in foreign countries ,RAW materials ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Copyright of China Pulp & Paper is the property of China Pulp & Paper Magazines Publisher and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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24. James K. Irving, Canadian Forestry Billionaire, Dies at 96.
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Penty, Rebecca and Seal, Thomas
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FORESTS & forestry ,BILLIONAIRES ,TOILET paper ,BUSINESS names ,LAND tenure ,SAWMILLS - Abstract
James K. Irving, a Canadian billionaire and chairman of J.D. Irving Ltd., has passed away at the age of 96. He expanded his family's forest products business into a conglomerate and was known for his record tree-planting program. Irving's estimated net worth was $7.2 billion, and his company employs around 19,000 people across various industries. The Irving family is also the sixth-largest landowner in the US, owning almost 1.3 million acres. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
25. NIGEL SMITH, The Medieval Park of Erringden: Occasional Paper No. 10 (Hebden Bridge: Hebden Bridge Local History Society, 2021. £11.99. x + 140 pp. with colour illustrations).
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Spence, Michael
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LOCAL history , *HISTORY associations , *FORESTS & forestry , *COLOR , *PARKS - Abstract
His argument is supported by convincing evidence: firstly, right from the time of its establishment, the Erringden precinct contained two vaccaries, or cattle stations; secondly, there is evidence of land inside the precinct being agisted, that is, leased for pasture, from the 1340s onwards. In addition, although he demonstrates clearly how the park was capable of staging hunting, whether on horseback with hounds, or by driving game to a shooting tower, the author speculates that its main purpose may have been simply to supply stock for the other parks. The deer park of Erringden was in existence for 131 years during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
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26. Mum’s the word on flawed papers.
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FORESTS & forestry , *NATURAL resources - Abstract
The article discusses the Committee on Publication Ethics, that encourages members to publish critiques. Among the majority that do run critical letters, commentaries, or online comments, many impose deadlines and limit length.
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- 2022
27. A High-Precision Ensemble Model for Forest Fire Detection in Large and Small Targets.
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Qian, Jiachen, Bai, Di, Jiao, Wanguo, Jiang, Ling, Xu, Renjie, Lin, Haifeng, and Wang, Tian
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FOREST fires ,WILDFIRE prevention ,FOREST fire prevention & control ,FEATURE extraction ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Forest fires are major forestry disasters that cause loss of forest resources, forest ecosystem safety, and personal injury. It is often difficult for current forest fire detection models to achieve high detection accuracy on both large and small targets at the same time. In addition, most of the existing forest fire detection models are single detection models, and using only a single model for fire detection in a complex forest environment has a high misclassification rate, and the accuracy rate needs to be improved. Aiming at the above problems, this paper designs two forest fire detection models (named WSB and WSS) and proposes an integrated learning-based forest fire detection model (named WSB_WSS), which also obtains high accuracy in the detection of forest fires with large and small targets. In order to help the model predict the location and size of forest fire targets more accurately, a new edge loss function, Wise-Faster Intersection over Union (WFIoU), is designed in this paper, which effectively improves the performance of the forest fire detection algorithm. The WSB model introduces the Simple-Attention-Module (SimAM) attention mechanism to make the image feature extraction more accurate and introduces the bi-directional connectivity and cross-layer feature fusion to enhance the information mobility and feature expression ability of the feature pyramid network. The WSS model introduces the Squeeze-and-Excitation Networks (SE) attention mechanism so that the model can pay more attention to the most informative forest fire features and suppress unimportant features, and proposes Spatial Pyramid Pooling-Fast Cross Stage Partial Networks (SPPFCSPC) to enable the network to extract features better and speed up the operation of the model. The experimental findings demonstrate that the WSB model outperforms other approaches in the context of identifying forest fires characterized by small-scale targets, achieving a commendable accuracy rate of 82.4%, while the WSS model obtains a higher accuracy of 92.8% in the identification of large target forest fires. Therefore, in this paper, a more efficient forest fire detection model, WSB_WSS, is proposed by integrating the two models through the method of Weighted Boxes Fusion (WBF), and the accuracy of detecting forest fires characterized by small-scale targets attains 83.3%, while for forest fires with larger dimensions, the accuracy reaches an impressive 93.5%. This outcome effectively leverages the strengths inherent in both models, consequently achieving the dual objective of high-precision detection for both small and large target forest fires concurrently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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28. Paper forests: Missing forests and by 25.87 million of hectares.
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FORESTS & forestry ,FOREST regeneration ,FOREST canopies ,FOREST surveys - Published
- 2022
29. Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Colitis (Preparing Xylooligosaccharides From Paper Mulberry Branches As a Promising Prebiotic Candidate for In Vitro Regulation of...).
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RESEARCH personnel ,COLITIS ,GUT microbiome ,MULBERRY ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
A study conducted by researchers from Nanjing Forestry University in China explores the potential of xylooligosaccharides (XOS) derived from paper mulberry branches as a prebiotic candidate for regulating the intestinal microbiota in colitis. The study compares different methods of preparing XOS and finds that the sample with higher fractions of xylobiose and xylotriose (170AH-XAD-E) exhibits the best performance in promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria and increasing the abundance of certain species in the intestinal microbiota. The researchers suggest that XOS with high contents of xylobiose and xylotriose have the potential to be effective intestinal microbiota regulators and anti-colitis agents. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
30. RESEARCH TREND AND STATUS OF FORESTRY BASED ON ESSENTIAL SCIENCE INDICATORS DURING 2010–2020: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS.
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YUAN, B. Z. and SUN, J.
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FOREST meteorology ,FOREST economics ,FORESTS & forestry ,AGRICULTURAL meteorology ,FOREST ecology ,FOREST policy ,FOREST management - Abstract
This study analyzed 302 top papers in the subject category of Forestry from 2010 to 2020, which include 300 highly cited papers and 3 hot papers. All papers were written in English, belonging to 1,567 authors, 694 organizations and 74 countries/territories, published in 35 journals and book series. The top five Journals were Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Forest Ecology and Management, Forests, Tree Physiology and Forest Policy and Economics. Top five countries and regions were USA, Germany, Canada, France and Peoples R China. Top five organizations were US Forest Serv, Chinese Acad Sci, INRA, Swedish Univ Agr Sci and Univ Freiburg. Among the all authors, Bauhus, Juergen from Univ Freiburg of Germany provided the highest number in 6 papers. All keywords were separated into seven clusters for different research topics. Visualizations offered exploratory information on the current state in a scientific field or discipline as well as indicated possible developments in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Foreign direct investment and carbon emissions from land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF): empirical evidence from tropical forest countries.
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Piabuo, Serge Mandiefe, Puatwoe, Janice Tieguhong, Eckebil, Paule Pamela Tabi, Nghogekeh, Tieminie Robinson, and Foundjem-Tita, Divine
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FOREIGN investments ,TROPICAL forests ,CARBON emissions ,LAND use ,FORESTS & forestry ,WATERSHEDS ,GREEN technology - Abstract
Since 1990, global forest area has been reducing; tropical forests have suffered from different anthropogenic and natural factors that account for forest loss. Tropical deforestation is the second driver of anthropogenic emissions; increasing demand and investments in tropical forests drive these emissions. These forests attract significant foreign direct investments, but the effects of these investments on carbon emissions from land use, land-use change, and forestry are not well enshrined in the literature for the countries under study. This paper seeks to analyse the impact of foreign direct investments on carbon emissions from land use, land-use change, and forestry amongst 30 tropical forest countries from 1996 to 2019. The sampled countries were disaggregated by tropical blocs: Amazon, Congo basin, Australasia, and Southeast Asia, and by income levels; low-income, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high-income. The findings reveal a U-shape structure of the impact of FDI on carbon emissions from LULUCF within Congo basin and Amazon countries; at higher levels of FDI, emissions from LULUCF will increase while Australasia and Southeast Asian countries show an inverted U-shape impact, thus at higher levels of FDI, there will be a negative and significant impact on carbon emissions from LULUCF. The income levels reveal an inverted U-shape for low-income and high-income countries and a U-shape for upper-middle-income countries; the impact for lower-middle-income countries is not significant. Overall, for the whole sample, the impact depicts a U-shape. This paper proposes high-level development of environmental conditions for FDI for different sectors that align with country and regional green growth plans. Enhancing national and regional governance systems to enforce decisions and fight corruption effectively can significantly promote green FDI for green growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review.
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Tagarakis, Aristotelis C., Benos, Lefteris, Kyriakarakos, George, Pearson, Simon, Sørensen, Claus Grøn, and Bochtis, Dionysis
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DIGITAL twins ,CAPABILITY maturity model ,CONSCIOUSNESS raising ,FORESTS & forestry ,DIGITAL technology ,COMPUTER art - Abstract
Digital twins aim to optimize practices implemented in various sectors by bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Focusing on open-field agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry and reviewing the current applications in these domains, this paper reveals the multifaceted roles of digital twins. Diverse key aspects are examined, including digital twin integration and maturity level, means of data acquisition, technological capabilities, and commonly used input and output features. Through the prism of four primary research questions, the state of the art of digital twins, the extent of their achieved integration, and an overview of the critical issues and potential advancements are provided in the landscape of the sectors under consideration. The paper concludes that in spite of the remarkable progress, there is a long way towards achieving full digital twin. Challenges still persist, while the key factor seems to be the integration of expert knowledge from different stakeholders. In light of the constraints identified in the review analysis, a new sector-specific definition for digital twins is also suggested to align with the distinctive characteristics of intricate biotic and abiotic systems. This research is anticipated to serve as a useful reference for stakeholders, enhancing awareness of the considerable benefits associated with digital twins and promoting a more systematic and comprehensive exploration of this transformative topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. The Ecological Management and Sustainable Development of Forests.
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Wang, Chao, Zhang, Fan, and Liu, Wei
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SUSTAINABLE development ,FOREST management ,ECOLOGICAL risk assessment ,FORESTS & forestry ,RESTORATION ecology ,EUCALYPTUS ,FOREST restoration ,ECOLOGICAL impact - Abstract
This document discusses the importance of forest ecosystems in regulating climate change and sustainable development. It highlights the threats that forests face due to climate change and urbanization, which can lead to degradation of their structure and function. The document presents 12 research papers that explore various aspects of forest management and sustainable development, including micro-scale studies on tree growth and soil composition, as well as macro-scale studies on land use and ecosystem services. The ultimate goal of this special issue is to provide strategies for achieving the sustainable management and high-quality development of forest ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]
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34. A Fast Detection Algorithm for Change Detection in National Forestland "One Map" Based on NLNE Quad-Tree.
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Gao, Fei, Su, Xiaohui, Chen, Yuling, Wu, Baoguo, Tian, Yingze, Zhang, Wenjie, and Li, Tao
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FORESTS & forestry ,FOREST management ,GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,VECTOR data ,MOUNTAIN forests ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
The National Forestland "One Map" applies the boundaries and attributes of sub-elements to mountain plots by means of spatial data to achieve digital management of forest resources. The change detection and analysis of forest space and property is the key to determining the change characteristics, evolution trend and management effectiveness of forest land. The existing spatial overlay method, rasterization method, object matching method, etc., cannot meet the requirements of high efficiency and high precision at the same time. In this paper, we investigate a fast algorithm for the detection of changes in "One Map", taking Sichuan Province as an example. The key spatial characteristic extraction method is used to uniquely determine the sub-compartments. We construct an unbalanced quadtree based on the number of maximum leaf node elements (NLNE Quad-Tree) to narrow down the query range of the target sub-compartments and quickly locate the sub-compartments. Based on NLNE Quad-Tree, we establish a change detection model for "One Map" (NQT-FCDM). The results show that the spatial feature combination of barycentric coordinates and area can ensure the spatial uniqueness of 44.45 million sub-compartments in Sichuan Province with 1 m~0.000001 m precision. The NQT-FCDM constructed with 1000–6000 as the maximum number of leaf nodes has the best retrieval efficiency in the range of 100,000–500,000 sub-compartments. The NQT-FCDM shortens the time by about 75% compared with the traditional spatial union analysis method, shortens the time by about 50% compared with the normal quadtree and effectively solves the problem of generating a large amount of intermediate data in the spatial union analysis method. The NQT-FCDM proposed in this paper improves the efficiency of change detection in "One Map" and can be generalized to other industries applying geographic information systems to carry out change detection, providing a basis for the detection of changes in vector spatial data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Partial special issue: Papers from the 2019 CLImate-Smart Forestry in MOuntain Regions (CLIMO) Workshop.
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FORESTS & forestry , *SCIENCE publishing - Published
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36. KAĞIT SEKTÖRÜ PULPAPER 2022'DE BULUŞTU.
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FORESTS & forestry ,CONVENTION facilities ,EXHIBITORS ,FORUMS ,FOREST products industry ,CHEMICAL safety - Abstract
Copyright of Türkiye Kağit Sanayii is the property of Editions Next Paper and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
37. PULP FICTION: NATIONAL INTEREST, REGIONAL POLITICS, AND THE AGGLOMERATION OF INDUSTRIAL TREE PLANTATIONS IN INDONESIA.
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S., Suprapto, S. A., Awang, M. R., Fisher, M. A. K., Sahide, and A., Maryudi
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INDUSTRIAL clusters , *NATIONAL interest , *PAPER pulp , *ECONOMIC opportunities , *FORESTS & forestry , *PLANTATIONS - Abstract
Industrial pulp and paper plantations have expanded substantially in Indonesia over the past three decades. This paper analyses how plantations were established and changed over time, focusing on the ways owners have asserted control over massive forestland areas. The study centres on two major companies which control 95% of plantations in Riau, a province with the largest industrial tree plantations in Indonesia. The current analytical framework combines national and subnational interests alongside theories of bureaucratic politics. We found that large-scale forestland controlled by a few private players was made possible through meeting national development targets and carried out by the national forest bureaucracy. Under this constellation, a few conglomerates closely tied to central power holders secured mandates to pursue forestry goals. Our findings explain emergent subnational patterns among local bureaucracies, whose growing interests coincide with large-scale plantations agglomerating land to supply shortfalls in mega-processing plants. The mechanisms of formal and informal interests at play among bureaucracies at both national and sub-national levels enrich our current understanding about forestland acquisitions, which is often simplistically interpreted as a centralised state obsessed with economic opportunities presented by a global commodity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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38. Impact of Land-Use–Land Cover Changes on the Service Value of Urban Ecosystems: Evidence from Chengdu, China.
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Li, Zhigang, Zhu, Jiaxing, and Tian, Yangjie
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URBAN ecology ,ECOSYSTEM services ,LAND use ,ECOLOGICAL impact ,FORESTS & forestry ,RATINGS of cities & towns - Abstract
Conducting an assessment of ecosystem service values and examining the influence of changes in land utilization on these values in Chengdu City help to deepen our comprehension of the ecological and environmental impacts of such changes. This, in turn, provides valuable insights into the construction of an ecological civilization and the sustainable utilization of land resources in Chengdu City. Based on land-use data from 2005 to 2020, this paper employs a dynamic model of land-use change, the land-use structure change index method, and an ecosystem service value measurement model to analyze the impact of land-use change on ecosystem service value in Chengdu City. The results showed that (1) the area of construction land in Chengdu City increased and those of cultivated land and unused land decreased; (2) from 2005 to 2014, the ecosystem service value in Chengdu City witnessed a rise of 1.559 billion yuan, while from 2014 to 2020, it experienced a decline of 947.77 million yuan; and (3) the sensitivity index of the ecosystem value shows that forest land contributes the most to the total value of ecosystem services. This paper comprehensively analyzes the impact of land-use change in Chengdu City from 2005 to 2020 on the ecosystem service value. It offers a reference foundation for advancing the efficient allocation of land resources in Chengdu City and nurturing the balanced and sustainable development of the economy and ecology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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39. Optimal sway motion reduction in forestry cranes.
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Kowsari, Elham, Ghabcheloo, Reza, Serrano, Fernando Emanuel, and Zambrano-Serrano, Ernesto
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FORESTS & forestry ,CRANES (Machinery) - Abstract
Introduction: The paper introduces a novel optimal feedforward controller for Hydraulic manipulators equipped with a passive grapple, addressing the issue of sway during and after movement. The controller is specifically applied to a forwarder machine used in forestry for log-loading tasks. Methods: The controller is designed for smooth operation, low computational demands, and efficient sway damping. Customizable parameters allow adjustments to suit operator preferences. The implementation was carried out using the Amesim model of a forwarder. Results: Simulation results indicate a significant reduction in sway motions, averaging a decrease of more than 60%. This performance was achieved without the need for additional sway-detection sensors, which simplifies the system design and reduces costs. Discussion: The proposed method demonstrates versatility and broad applicability, offering a new framework for anti-sway controllers in various fields such as construction cranes, forestry vehicles, aerial drones, and other robotic manipulators with passive end-effectors. This adaptability could lead to significant advances in safety and efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Judges' Commentary: Forestry for Carbon Sequestration.
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Baldwin, Ann, Blyman, Kayla, D'Andrea, Jonas, Farlow, Kasie, Jo Hartman, Mary, Meyer, Marie, Murad, Kari, Picciuto, Jack, and Szabo, Csilla
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CARBON sequestration ,CARBON sequestration in forests ,FORESTS & forestry ,ANALYTIC hierarchy process - Published
- 2022
41. Tribal Migrant Labourers in the Sundarbans: Effects of Migration on prevalent Social, Cultural and Political Life.
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Stephan Hembrom, Sanoj, Das, Ankana, and Rahman, MD Mojibur
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INTELLECTUAL life ,FORESTS & forestry ,TRIBES ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,GOVERNMENT accounting ,TIGERS ,ACCOUNT books - Abstract
A closed reading of the mobility of tribal life in West Bengal can take us to the Sundarbans in the southern fringes of Bengal; where the Santhals can be traced, who migrated from their homelands in the Chota Nagpur, to the tide country (Sundarbans) only a few centuries ago, to clear forested lands and to start cultivating the virgin land. Colonization here plays a very important role, since this migration was a direct result of the colonial barbarity on the tribal populations in the Chota Nagpur Plateau during the 18th century. Migrant labour, though is mostly understood in terms of seasonal migration, in this case, the opposite is noticed. Here, whole tribes migrated, who can also be credited as one of the first settlers in a land which was otherwise the realm of the deadly Royal Bengal Tigers (where no humans lived). In this context, the paper will seek to outline the tribal roots of the Santhals, Mundas and Oraons, who migrated from other parts of the country to the Sundarbans. The similarities in their folk traditions and religion though can be a mere coincidence, believing in which can restrict one from engaging in the fantastic possibility of rich research in the field. This paper will also address the functioning of the tribal labour at that point of time, and how it changed the whole paradigm of migration, especially the notion of mobility. The paper will employ information from several government accounts and journals, which recorded data about the migration of the Santhals to the Sundarbans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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42. ASSESSMENT OF THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR THEIR SUSTAINABLE USE.
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MIHUȚ, Casiana, NIȚĂ, Lucian, DUMA COPCEA, Anișoara, and RINOVETZ, Alexandru
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FARMS ,ARABLE land ,LAND use ,CROPS ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
The purpose of the paper was to assess the production capacity of the lands in Periam, Timiș County, in wheat, barley, corn, and sunflower. We chose 17 more important and better determining indicators and, based on them, we established, for each crop, the credit ratings, after which we classified the soils in the studied area into fertility classes. In accordance with the methodology for developing pedological studies, the degree of suitability was determined for each of the four crops: 91.73% of the area of this locality is represented by agricultural land, of which arable land represents 79.22%. and 0.41% is forested land. Following the evaluation of arable land (4,663 ha), it was found that 45.38% fall into the first class, 33.63% in Class II, 20.10% in Class III, and 0.89% in Class IV, with an average grade of 75. This makes these lands highly productive. As a general conclusion, each farmer should periodically evaluate the fertility of the farm soils, make a balance of the nutrient requirements for each crop by considering the plants' requirements according to the vegetation phase, the technology applied, the local soil land climate conditions based on realistic forecasts. In this way, a series of costs with fertilizers and soil work are reduced, the excess is eliminated, and the deficiency of nutrients is corrected, the recommended doses are fractionated and applied differently depending on the needs of the plant, the humidity, the reaction and the texture of the soil. Following the results obtained, it appears that these lands have a high production capacity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
43. Climate Related Events and Economic Impacts in India.
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BALASUBRAMANIAN, M.
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ECONOMIC impact ,GOVERNMENT policy on climate change ,CLIMATE change ,DEVELOPED countries ,EXTERNALITIES ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Climate change is one of the most critical socio-economic and environmental problems in India. Although India's per capita emission is very low compared to other developed nations, the economic impacts are very high as millions depend on climate sensitive sectors for instance, agriculture and forestry etc. Given the above context, this paper discusses the status of climate change, its economic impacts, especially for agriculture and forestry, climate change and financial gaps and other climate policy initiatives in India. In addition, this paper also discusses the four aspects such as climate change and macro-economic impacts, distributional aspects, social cost of carbon, and finally finance and technological aspects. There arises an urgent requirement to conduct a vulnerability assessment for reducing future poverty and inequality associate to climate change in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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44. FEARS OVER FUTURE OF B.C. FORESTRY FUNDAMENTALS.
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BENNETT, NELSON
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FORESTS & forestry ,MONEY laundering ,LOGGING ,PULP mills ,NATURAL resources ,PAPER mills - Abstract
The article offers information about the premier of British Columbia (B.C.), John Horgan government's sweeping reforms to forestry. It mentions that B.C.'s forestry majors buying up sawmills in the U.S., Europe and Eastern Canada, while shuttering sawmills and pulp mills in B.C providing challenges. It discusses that environmental impacts of removing or cutting forests.
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- 2021
45. Annals of Forest Science promotes multidisciplinary research devoted to forests and wood in a changing world.
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Dreyer, Erwin, Bolte, Andreas, Ferretti, Marco, Leban, Jean-Michel, Lhotka, John M., Liu, Shuguang, and Lesage, Véronique
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FORESTS & forestry ,INTERDISCIPLINARY research ,HISTORICAL source material - Published
- 2023
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46. Recognizing Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and their identity, culture, rights, and governance of forestlands: Introduction to the Special Issue.
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WYATT, S., BULKAN, J., DE JONG, W., and GABAY, M.
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INDIGENOUS peoples ,FORESTS & forestry ,ASPIRATORS ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,CULTURAL values ,FOREST management - Abstract
Copyright of International Forestry Review is the property of Commonwealth Forestry Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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47. LAND GRABBING AND MIGRATION IN A CHANGING CLIMATE: Comparative Perspectives from Senegal and Cambodia: By Sara Vigil. New York: Routledge, 2022; 222 pp.; ills. bibliog, index. $170 (cloth), isbn 9781032044262; $52.95 (paper), isbn 9781032044286; $47.65 (e-book), isbn 9781003193142
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Rashid, Najiba
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REAL property acquisition , *CRIMES against humanity , *POLITICAL ecology , *FORESTS & forestry , *FARMS - Abstract
Sara Vigil's book, "Land Grabbing and Migration in a Changing Climate: Comparative Perspectives from Senegal and Cambodia," offers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of land grabbing by comparing two different contexts in West Africa and Southeast Asia. The book examines the relationship between land grabs, environmental change, and migration through three case studies in Senegal and Cambodia. Vigil's research includes extensive ethnographic research and interviews with affected communities and local government officials. The book provides a deep analysis of the historical and comparative aspects of land grabbing and offers insights into the complex dynamics of different types of land grabs. It is a valuable resource for those studying postcolonial geographies, critical development studies, and political ecology. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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48. THE BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY OF FLOOD DISCHARGE BY UNIT HYDROGRAPH METHOD NAKAYASU SYNTHETIC (HSS) AND SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE (SCS).
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Jenny, Rifai, Andri Irfan, Ginting, Jody Martin, and Prasetijo, Joewono
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FLOODS ,SOIL conservation ,FORESTS & forestry ,CONSTRUCTION projects ,HYDROLOGY - Abstract
Urban territorial expansion and forest disclosure are two examples of large-scale modifications necessary because of population growth and the rising demand for land. The paper analyzes the various facets of urban development and the essential role that hydrology plays in planning construction projects and water infrastructure. Hydrology study becomes essential for engineers designing and developing structures involving water resources, especially when flood conditions arise. The paper explores two commonly used flood hydrograph approaches, the Nakayasu Synthetic and the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Unit Synthetic, concentrating on the design of flood discharge and its significance in flood management. The study provides insight into the feasibility of existing hydrograph techniques for determining flood discharge and is based on bibliometric data from earlier studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
49. From Primal Matter to Surrogate Veneer: Wood and Faux Bois in Picasso's Cubism.
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Poggi, Christine
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WOOD ,MODERNISM (Art) ,FORESTS & forestry ,SPRING ,WALLPAPER ,WOODCUTTING (Printmaking) - Abstract
In the spring and summer of 1906, while visiting the rural village of Gósol in the Spanish Pyrenees, Picasso executed his first woodcut, made two sculptures out of boxwood, and began to focus on the topoi of wood and the forest as avatars of primal matter and of that which lies beyond civilization. In a subsequent series of paintings, he used wooden supports for images that depict male and female heads that look as if they had been chiseled out of wood. Others represent nude figures in forest settings, with explicitly sexual gestures and poses connoting a range of attitudes. These little studied works provide an optic into Picasso's early exploration of the emergence of sexual identity as an inner psychic state, but one whose signs can be read through the body. Later, responding to the proliferation of cheap, industrially produced materials, including trompe l'oeil woodgrain wallpaper, Picasso began to treat woodgrain as a mere surrogate, one that marks its distance from actual wood through a variety of painterly and mechanical effects. No longer associated with "primitive" authenticity and the primordial forces of the forest, woodgrain now appears as a false sign open to conceptual play and metamorphosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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50. Identification and comparison of the phenolic chemical components in Populus nigra and Populus deltoides wood by GC-MS Methods.
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Vaysi, Ramin
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BLACK poplar ,COTTONWOOD ,POPLARS ,WOOD flour ,PHTHALATE esters ,GAS chromatography/Mass spectrometry (GC-MS) ,FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Background and aim: As a result of population growth, paper and wood products consumption has increased, and restrictions on using forest wood raw materials initiated the utilization poplar trees as fast-growing spices. The aim of this study was to focus on identification and comparison of the phenolic chemical components in poplar woods (populous nigra and populous deltoides). Materials and methods: In this study, three trees from each poplar tree were randomly felled in plantation near Nowshar, Iran. Then three discs were cut from each log. At first, wood was grounded and then wood flour extractive were measured using TAPPI standard procedure. Wood flour was extracted by acetone and extractives residue was added to BSTFA reactor and samples were kept in constant temperature bath at 70oC for an hour. The extractive samples were then analyzed by GC/MS. The compounds were identified using GC diagram which shows abundance and retention time of each compound, and calculation of quartz index and Adams table. Results: The result of GC-MS showed that there exist 68 and 105 compounds in wood of Populus nigra and Populus detoides, respectively. di-Limonene (30.26%), bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (10.07%), Gamma-Sitosterol (1.06%), Hexadecanoic acid (2.0%), gamma-Terpinene (4.02%) and 4-Hydroxy-Benzoic acid (3.62%) were the most important compounds in wood of Populus detoides. There were the Limonene (25.62%), Anymol (5.29%), gamma-Terpinene (3.38%), 1, 2-Benzandicarboxylic acid (2.00%) and bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (0.68%) as the most important compounds in wood of Populus nigra. Conclusion: The gas chromatographs showed that Limonene, Benzene methanol, alpha-Terpineol, beta-Bisabolene, Hexadecanoic acid and bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate were the 7 common compounds in the wood of Populus nigra and Populus deltoides. These compounds can play an important role in the durability and consumption of these woods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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