Tag Archives: forestry
What to look for in a Forestry Management Specialist Company
Having decided that you wish to invest in forestry you may find yourself overwhelmed by the choice of companies out there specialising in that field. Essentially there are two different ways of investing in forestry, directly or indirectly. Direct investments … Continue reading
Ever thought of Forestry as an Alternative Investment?
I don’t know about you but I have found the best way to diversify my investment portfolio is to invest in forestry. In the UK forestry has had a long history as investment for high net worth individuals and more … Continue reading
The Forests for Tomorrow
NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald has said that the B.C. government is falling behind in its obligation to replant forest areas wiped out by beetle infestations and fire. He called on Forests Minister Pat Bell to listen to tree planting … Continue reading
Ecotrust Announces First Carbon Offset Project
Under the Voluntary Carbon Standard the US environmental consultancy Ecotrust has won approval for the first carbon offset project methodology in improved forest management (IFM). Following the widening of the international REDD initiative on deforestation to include forest restoration and … Continue reading
Facts About the World’s Forests
Forests cover between 25 and 30% of the earth’s land surface. They help to maintain the fertility of the soil, protect watersheds, and reduce the risk of natural disasters such as floods and landslides. About 350 million people worldwide depend … Continue reading
Greens Propose a Workable Carbon Tax
The Australian Prime Minister has confirmed that he has dropped his emissions trading scheme until at least 2013. In response to this Brad Page, chief executive of the Electricity Supply Association of Australia had this to say: “Neither side of … Continue reading
Australia Invests in the Forestry Industry
The Australian government has offered funding to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), the CSIRO, the Department of Industry and Investment NSW and Private Forests Tasmania to examine opportunities for climate change mitigation in the forestry sector. Last … Continue reading
IU students, volunteers, plant trees to celebrate Tree Campus USA success
To celebrate the impact Tree Campus USA is having on college campuses across the United States in its second year, the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota teamed up today (April 30) with students and volunteers from Indiana University Bloomington to … Continue reading
India Closes Its Forests to Mining
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
Brazilian Forestry visit by UK Secretary of State
Mr Ed Miliband, The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has told Amazonian indigenous tribesmen that stopping deforestation is a vital global issue, on his trip to the Amazon rainforest. “We can only get an agreement … Continue reading
