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The Brazilian Pulp and Paper Sector Continues to Grow

Posted on July 14, 2010 by dansomers

A friend asked me recently why I liked Brazil so much, well I said Brazil has a lot going for it and not just its sun kissed beaches and pina coladas. Over the next seven years Brazil will have hosted … Continue reading →

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Transforming Canada’s Forest Industry

Posted on May 20, 2010 by dansomers

According to a report entitled ‘Transforming Canada’s Forest Product Industry’ released last February by the Forest Products Association of Canada there is hope for the industry. The report envisions a coming ‘bio-age’ where carbon neutral products from forests would take … Continue reading →

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India Closes Its Forests to Mining

Posted on May 13, 2010 by dansomers

This week the Financial Times reported that due to the environmental concerns surrounding forestry areas the Indian government is set to prevent mining firms from tapping 35% of the country’s coal reserves. The report said that the decision to ensure … Continue reading →

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