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Seoul 2010: World Forest Researchers get together

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XXIII IUFRO World Congress, Seoul, Korea, August 2010 / XIII Congreso Mundial de IUFRO, Seul, Corea, Agosto 2010 / IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations / The Global Network for Forest Science Cooperation / IUFRO, non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists, promotes global cooperation in forest-related research and enhances the understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of forests and trees


"It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to Korea and the XXIII World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). The world is now faced with challenges such as economic turbulence, scarce resources and environmental degradation caused by climate change. These are the tasks that all of us should tackle together."
Han, Seung-soo


"The French writer Chateaubriand has warned that “Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.” I hope that this World Congress will serve as an opportunity for us to discuss the role of forests that save our society and environment so that we will be able to continue green growth and leave green forests to future generations."
Oh Se-hoon


"This will be the third time in IUFRO’s history that an IUFRO World Congress, which is held every four to five years in various parts of the world, will be convened in Asia. With this Congress, participants from all nations will congregate in one of the most traditionally rich cultures and enjoyable destinations in Northeast Asia: the Republic of Korea."
Don K. Lee


"Make your plans now to attend the XXIII IUFRO WORLD CONGRESS, SEOUL, KOREA, AUGUST 23-28, 2010. The Congress Organizing Committee will do everything to ensure that you not only participate in an outstanding Congress, but also you experience a Korean adventure that will last a lifetime!"
Wan-Yong Choi


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Watch this video describing the role of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) as Global Stewards of Forest Science and Research.
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Storm Xynthia: European Forests Damage Map (March 2010)

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Storm Xynthia's Legacy: Over 4 million cubic metres Stormwood in the European Union

From February 27th to 28th 2010 the 228 km/h strong wind and rainstorm Xynthia hit Western Europe in a fast trip Northwards along the Atlantic coast, causing 65 fatalities and widespread material damage. As the first week after the event passed, it unveiled also a grim outlook for European forests from Galicia in Northwest Spain to the Baltic Sea, as stormwood accumulates near the hurricane pathway in Spain, France & Germany.

Storm Xynthia Europe Forests Damage and Stormwood Map for Galicia, Basque Country, Aquitaine, Ardennes, Vosges, Meuse, Saar, Rheineland, Palatinate, Westfalia, Bavaria, Thuringia, Harz, Hesse, +4 million cubic meters stormwood / Orkan Xynthia Sturmholz Karte Deutschland, Frankereich, Spanien, +4 millionen festmeter sturmholz / Mapa de Daños Forestales Tormenta Xynthia en Galicia, Euskadi, Aquitania, Renania, Palatinado, Sarre, Vosgos, Alsacia, Lorena, Harz, Turingia, Baviera / Tempete Xynthia degats bois Allemagne, France, Espagne / Gustavo Iglesias Trabado, Roberto Carballeira Tenreiro, Javier Folgueira Lozano / GIT Forestry Consulting, Consultoria y Servicios de Ingenieria Forestal / Eucalyptologics: information resources on Eucalyptus cultivation worldwide

Fig. 1: Storm Xynthia (27-28 February 2010) European Forests Damage Map (First Estimation - March 5th 2010) by GIT Forestry Consulting / +4 million cubic metres stormwood in the European Union. (Please contact us for an enlarged 1480 x 1280 pixel map version).

A first overall estimation of stormwood volumes exceeds 4 million cubic metres of timber scattered over European forest soils, mainly in Germany (more than 80% total). Affected areas following the path of the hurricane are Galicia (0.10 million m3) & the Basque Country (0.15 million m3) in Spain; the Pyrènèes Maritimes (0.10 million m3), L'Allier (0.01 million m3), the Meuse (0.05 million m3) & the Vosges (0.10 million m3) in France; the Ardennes (little damage) in Belgium; and Saarland (0.1 million m3), Rhineland-Palatinate (1.7 million m3), Hessen (1.2 million m3), Westfalia (0.4 million m3), Thuringia (0.1 million m3), the Harz Forest (0.07 million m3) & Northern Bavaria (0.02 million m3) in Germany.

The most affected region according to estimated stormwood volumes seems to be the Rheineland-Pflaz in Germany, so its forestry shrine, the Palatinate Forest, may be considered "Ground Zero" for Event Xynthia.

Acknowledgements

Asociación Galega Monte-Industria (SPA), Bayerische Staatsforsten AöR (GER), Confederación de Forestalistas del País Vasco (SPA), Consellería do Medio Rural - Xunta de Galicia (SPA); IES - Institute for Environment and Sustainability - European Commission Joint Research Centre (ITA) , Fédération Nationale des Syndicats de Forestiers Privés de France (FRA), Landesbetrieb Hessen-Forst (GER), Landesbetrieb Wald und Holz Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER), Landesforsten Rheineland-Pfalz (GER), Thüringer Ministerium für Landwirtschaft, Forsten, Umwelt und Naturschutz (GER), MeteoFrance - Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie, du Développement Durable et de la Mer (FRA), MeteoGalicia - Consellería de Medio Ambiente, Territorio e Infraestruturas - Xunta de Galicia (SPA); Niedersächsische Landesforsten (GER), Office National des Forêts (FRA), SaarForst Landesbetrieb (GER) & others.


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Storm Xynthia Pathway / Ruta del huracán Xynthia / Storm Xynthia damages Pine and Eucalyptus Forests in Europe at Galicia, Spain / La tormenta Xynthia arrasa bosques de pino y de eucalipto en Galicia, España / GIT Forestry Consulting, Consultoría y Servicios de Ingeniería Agroforestal, Galicia, España, Spain / Eucalyptologics, information resources on Eucalyptus cultivation around the world / Eucalyptologics, recursos de informacion sobre el cultivo del eucalipto en el mundo

Spatial distribution of stormwood volumes after damage caused by windstorm Klaus to forestry resources in Galicia / Distribucion espacial de la madera de tormenta tras el daño causado por el huracan Klaus a los recursos forestales de Galicia / Gustavo Iglesias Trabado, GIT Forestry Consulting, Consultoria y Servicios de Ingenieria Agroforestal, Lugo, Galicia, España, Spain / Eucalyptologics, Information resources on sustainable eucalypt cultivation worldwide / Recursos de informacion sobre el cultivo sostenible del eucalipto en el mundo



Galician Timber Industry LOST 500 Million Euro and 3300 jobs during 2009 / Effects of the Global Crisis on Galician Timber / La industria forestal gallega pierde 500 millones de euros de facturacion y 3300 empleos durante 2009 / Efectos de la crisis en la Industria Forestal de Galicia



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Chile: Earthquake hits the Core of Pulp & Paper Industry

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2011 Japan Earthquake Impact on Japanese Pulp and Paper Industry Preliminary Assessment Map / Mapa preliminar de Impacto del Terremoto de Japon 2011 en la industria de pulpa celulosica y de papel del Japon / パルプ紙2011年の日本地震の影響の予備的な地図セルロース日本 / Mapa Preliminar de Impacto do Terramoto de Japão  2011, na industria do papel e celulose do Japão / Gustavo Iglesias Trabado, GIT Forestry Consulting SL, Consultoria y Servicios de Ingenieria Agroforestal, Lugo, Galicia, España, Spain / Eucalyptologics, Information resources on sustainable eucalypt cultivation worldwide / Recursos de informacion sobre el cultivo sostenible del eucalipto en el mundo
03/2011 Earthquake Impact on Japanese Pulp & Paper Industry Map, a preliminary outlook to industrial complexes potentially affected (March 11th 17:00 CET).




Critical situation forces total stop of market pulp production
by Papermarket.cl - Chile

Map of Chilean Pulp and Paper Mills affected by February 2010 Earthquake, by Papermarket.cl / Mapa de fabricas de celulosa y papel afectadas por el terremoto en Chile, por Papermarket.cl / Gustavo Iglesias Trabado y Asociados / GIT Forestry Consulting, Consultoría y Servicios de Ingeniería Agroforestal, Lugo, Galicia, España, Spain / Eucalyptologics, information resources on Eucalyptus cultivation around the world / Eucalyptologics, recursos de informacion sobre el cultivo del eucalipto en el mundo
The Chilean Earthquake of March 3d 2010 affected severely the area hosting the whole capacity for pulp and paper making of the country from Northern to Southern Central Chile, with intensities varying from 8 to 8.8 Richter. The epicenter, between the VII and VIII regions of Chile, is the core of the virgin pulp making industry with all mills standing in a radius lower than 250 kilometers. With a moderate intensity, 5 to 6 Richter, it was also suffered by Arauco - Valdivia, Cartulinas Valdivia and CMPC - Pacífico, within IX to XIV Regions.

Arauco, the large market pulp producer, owns 4 factories in the critical areas and reported no human fatalities but important damage being evaluated. Arauco - Constitucion, very close to the epicenter, seems the most affected industrial complex. According to contingency plans, mill activity has stopped. No forecast for operational activity has been scheduled due to road closures, energy blackouts and communication failure for all the area.

CMPC, with Cartulinas Maule, Santa Fe, Laja and Inforsa close to the epicenter, reported no human fatalities or major structural damage to mill facilities, but difficulties to assess damage due to power blackouts. Mill activity has stopped due to energy failure and lack of water supply. Cartulinas Valdivia and the corrugated paper mill at Buin keep operating. Forecasts for full operational activity have not been issued, but it is expected it will happen as soon as possible.

Norske Skog Biobio mill, newspaper producer, and Papelera Concepción, making corrugated papers from recycled materials, are expected to have stopped activity, but situation is yet unclear due to communications failure.

Major and minor cities for the VII and VIII Regions suffer power blackouts and no water supply. Coastal cities have been affected by tsunami. The VIII Region hosts the four major ports used by the Chilean pulp and paper industry for exports, and all of them have ceased activity. Customs Department building at Talcahuano was partially covered by tsunami waves and damages are estimated as catastrophic.

Paper exports throught these ports do not mean big volumes (225,000 ton by CMPC in 2009), however 98.5% of cellulosic pulp exports by Arauco and CMPC are shipped from them. All ports are closed and major ships are in the area are in stand by. San Vicente port is moderately damaged, Lirquén port has not yet reported due to communication failure.

The Pan-American Highway, a major internal shipping route has experienced traffic closures, structural damage and bridge failure, limiting connectivity for the whole country. Secondary routes, with trenches half to two meter wide, are non operative.

Power blackouts, lack of water supply, road traffic limited, non operational ports and customs office and human fatalities do not allow to estimate a quick recovery. It is reasonable to estimate than no earlier than a week to ten days are necessary just to evaluate new machines. The impact on market cellulosic pulp stocks can reach 325,000 ton for a whole month of non activity.




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Chile: all forestry works, paralyzed.

"Our first worry now is picking up those workers who have been marooned at forestry work camps. These people are isolated, so forestry firms are working out their rescue to bring them home and help their families with any material damage suffered. We do not know exactly what their number is since it depends on work schedules for last Friday, but we are at peak of timber harvest season so we may be talking about thousands of forestry workers"

"Sawmills are totally paralyzed. We are especially worried about small and medium sized sawmills, without power they cannot test their machines to work out damage levels. We know they have been damaged, but not the extent of damage yet."

José Rafael Campino, President CORMA - Corporación Chilena de la Madera




Letter from Dr. Don K Lee, IUFRO President, on Chile Earthquake / Carta del Dr. Don K Lee, Presidente de IUFRO, sobre el terremoto de Chile


European Commission: Chile Earthquake Tsunami Impact Map




Chilean Ministry of Agriculture announces State of Ports

Minagri, through the Agriculture & Animal Production Service (SAG), reports that a great part of export ports and offices have restarted operations after the earthquake affecting different areas of the country.

SAG works to reactivate 3 out of 8 ports out of service in Valparaíso and the sectorial office at Talcahuano Port.





"It is no surprise that the earthquake in Chile will tighten the global market pulp supply and push up market pulp prices worldwide. This is because the market pulp capacity in Chile account for 8% of the world total. RISI estimates at least 3.75 million metric tons of the country's 4.8 million tons of annual capacity is closed due to aftereffects of the earthquake."

"As of today, major Chilean pulp producers Arauco and CMPC have not given the production restart date for their pulp mills, and pulp shipments will also be held up due to the damages to the ports in Chile. RISI estimates BHK prices will jump more than $100/tonne in the second quarter from the first quarter prices level, while BSK prices will increase by at least $60 as a result of this "Force Majeure" case, ie: a shock of pulp tightness. There is even the possibility of some pulp prices rising to more than $1,000/tonne, higher than the last peak in 1995".

(By Sandy Lu - Shangai. Seen at RISI)



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Medium Density Fiberboard: Growth Expected

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Housing demand foretells solid growth for MDF

Housing demand foretells solid growth for MDF / Medium Density Fiberboard: Growth Expected in 2010 / Crecimiento en el mercado de tablero MDF para 2010 /  Gustavo Iglesias Trabado, Roberto Carballeira Tenreiro, Javier Folgueira Lozano / GIT Forestry Consulting, Consultoría y Servicios de Ingeniería Agroforestal, Galicia, España, Spain / Eucalyptologics, information resources on Eucalyptus cultivation around the world / Eucalyptologics, recursos de informacion sobre el cultivo del eucalipto en el mundo
An increasingly positive global economic outlook and strong growth in housing demand will drive renewed growth for medium density fibreboard (MDF) over the four years from 2010 to 2013, according to leading economic forecaster and industry analyst, BIS Shrapnel.

BIS Shrapnel’s Medium Density Fibreboard in the Pacific Rim and Europe, 2009 – 2013 report forecasts strong growth in the key end-use sectors for MDF – housing construction and furniture manufacturing. BIS Shrapnel says the downturn in housing construction in the United States reached the bottom of the cycle in 2009 and is expected to move into a rapid upswing from 2010 to 2013.

The recovery in the US will drive economic growth not only in that region but also in many of its key trading partners around the world,” says report author and BIS Shrapnel senior manager, Bernie Neufeld. “It will also drive improved demand for furniture, and ultimately demand for MDF. Housing construction in other key regions such as Europe and Asia will also drive up demand for MDF from 2010 to 2013.

However, BIS Shrapnel notes there has been a seismic shift in MDF markets over the past decade.

MDF markets are now more mature, and much more price competitive, which has driven producers to improve quality and develop new products and markets,” says Neufeld. “There has also been a significant change in ownership structure – production has shifted from North America and Europe to China and Asia and over the forecast period this will continue".

The effects of the global financial crisis will continue to limit new production facilities in North America and Western Europe but developing regions such as China, India, South America and South East Asia will expand rapidly.
Over the past few years there have been a wide range of new uses developed for MDF. Japan has been a leader in finding many innovative end-use applications for MDF, which are now spreading to other Asian countries, and European countries have lead the way in developing laminate flooring. Neufeld says many developing markets will also expand along these lines.

Over the next five years producers will need to respond during the upturn with improvements in quality, and the development of new products and new markets,” says Neufeld. “There is potential for MDF to be used more extensively in many applications such as flooring, zero-rated formaldehyde emission MDF, MDF panels in place of plywood panels, and applications requiring fire and water rated MDF.

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BIS Shrapnel is forecasting consumption of MDF to grow at an average rate of about +5% per year over the five year period 2009 to 2013. This rate of growth is approximately the same as the forecasts for production and should result in a reasonably balanced global market.

Production, therefore, is expected to increase from 60.9 million cubic metres in 2009 to 76 million cubic metres in 2013, based on current expansion plans and estimated capacity utilisation rates. By 2013, North Asia will be producing 45% of the world’s MDF, and China alone will be producing 41%.

It is, perhaps, ironic that North Asia, the largest producing region for many forest products in the world, is facing a shortage of forest resources, which will only become more severe over the forecast period. The tropical hardwood resources in South East Asia, Brazil, and other tropical forest regions, which have been a major source of supply for North Asia, will be restricted in the future as a result of deforestation and forest degradation.

In an environment where climate change is now a critical issue for policy makers around the globe, preventing further deforestation and degradation of tropical forests will be critical to assisting the world absorb increased carbon emissions,” says Neufeld.

BIS Shrapnel says other regions are also facing limited supply of forest resources. The pine beetle infestation in Canada, apparently caused by a warming climate, will place significant constraints on the supply of resources in North America over the next decade.

On the other hand, Russia has a huge potential resource of logs which have traditionally been exported to North Asia and, to some extent, Europe. This supply will dwindle as Russia implements strategies to add value to its forest resources by taxing the export of logs.

Taxing Russian logs will have significant implications for the production of wood products in China, which is highly reliant on imported logs from Russia for further processing, as is Europe,” says Neufeld. “China may need to rely more on domestic plantations and on other sources for imported raw materials and it will be critical that China produces more efficient engineered wood products such as MDF and particleboard in place of plywood and timber.

BIS Shrapnel’s forecasts for MDF prices are moderate as the global economy moves into an upward phase. Over the four years from 2010 to 2013 prices are expected to increase by an annual average of between 6 to 7%. There is a danger of sharper price increases resulting from a declining US dollar and the development of high value-added products such as laminate flooring, mouldings and other products, which are in the high end of the price range and will result in higher average prices.

Upward pressure on prices is also expected to come from rising input costs as companies voluntarily, or are forced to, shift to more stringent emissions standards,” says Neufeld.

Trade forecasts remain quite similar to previous years. The key importing regions are North America (mainly United States and Mexico), North Asia (mainly Japan and South Korea), and Europe. While India and Vietnam are also net importers, South Asia as a region is a net exporter of more than two million cubic meters annually, mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. The United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Vietnam and other key developing regions are expected to be the key net importing regions over the forecast period.


About BIS Shrapnel

BIS Shrapnel provides independent analysis and forecasting of forest product markets in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Rim, North and South America and Europe. The company has a thorough understanding of the driving factors of demand, supply and prices in the forestry industry world-wide.
BIS Shrapnel is Australia's leading provider of industry research, analysis and forecasting services. BIS Shrapnel helps clients better understand the markets in which they operate, through reliable and detailed market data, analysis of developments and drivers and thoroughly researched forecasts.

BIS Shrapnel compiles accurate, clearly explained and detailed information on industry sectors, markets and industries in which their clients operate. BIS Shrapnel provides market size and segmentation data, market shares, consumer attitudes and supplier reputation information, and regularly conducts both business-to-business and consumer research.

Over the company’s 46-year history, BIS Shrapnel has built up a strong level of expertise and unique methodologies for forecasting.


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Galician Timber Industry LOST 500 Million Euro and 3300 jobs during 2009 / Effects of the Global Crisis on Galician Timber / La industria forestal gallega pierde 500 millones de euros de facturacion y 3300 empleos durante 2009 / Efectos de la crisis en la Industria Forestal de Galicia



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Eucalyptus Newsletter nº 25 - by Celso Foelkel

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Eucalyptus Online Book and Newsletter Nº25, January 2010, by Celso Foelkel / Eucalyptus Wisdom from Brazil / Boletín Online Eucalipto Nº25, Enero 2010, por Celso Foelkel / Sabiduría eucalíptica desde Brasil / Grau Celsius / Celsius Degree / www.eucalyptus.com.br

by Celso Foelkel



Summary of Contents




Selected Contents of the First 25 Editions of the Eucalyptus Online Newsletter

Section - "The World of the Eucalyptus"

Eucalyptus in Portugal
Eucalyptus in the State of Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
Eucalyptus in South Africa
Eucalyptus in Uruguay
Eucalyptus in the States of Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil
Eucalyptus in the State of Sao Paulo - Brazil


Section - "The Friends of the Eucalyptus"

Dr. Herbert Sixta
For. Eng. Teotonio Francisco de Assis
Dr. Robert Paul Kibblewhite
Dr. Laercio Couto
Dra. Maria Cristina Area
Dr. Luiz Ernesto George Barrichelo
Dr. Jose Luiz Stape
Mr. Gustavo Iglesias Trabado
Prof. Jose Paz Pena
Prof. Roberto Melo Sanhueza
Prof. Paulo Renato Schneider
Prof. Miguel Angel Mario Zanuttini
Dr. Dario Grattapaglia (just in Portuguese till now)
Dr. Alberto Daniel Venica


Section "Online Technical References"
- Editions associated to some specific issue

Technical References about South Africa
Technical References about Uruguay
Ph.D. Theses, Master Dissertations and Monographs from Chilean Universities
Technical References about Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil
"O Papel" Magazine Cover Stories (Just in Portuguese till now)
Historical Books about Eucalyptus written by Edmundo Navarro de Andrade, Armando Navarro Sampaio and Octavio Vecchi
Some More Historical & Classic Books about the Eucalyptus


Section "Euca-Links"
- Editions associated to some specific issue

Euca-Links about South Africa
Euca-Links about Uruguay
Euca-Links about the State of Sao Paulo - Brazil

Section "References about Events and Courses" - Editions associated to some specific issue

Events and Couses in South Africa
Events and Couses in Uruguay
Events and Couses in Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil


Section "Online Digital Magazines"
- Editions associated to some specific issue

Digital Magazines in South Africa
Digital Magazines in Uruguay
Digital Magazines in the State of Sao Paulo - Brazil

Section "A Meeting with the Forest Sector Innovation" - Editions associated to some specific issue

ABTCP Articles (Just in Portuguese till now)
Technological Roadmaps


Section "Eco-Efficiency and Sustainability Corner"
- Editions associated to some specific issue

ABTCP Articles (Just in Portuguese till now)
Eco-Labelling and Forest Certification

Section "A Talk with Alberto Mori about the Papers Manufactured with Eucalyptus"

A Talk with Alberto Mori about the Papers Manufactured with Eucalyptus Fibers
Decor Papers


Texts, Tutorials and Relevant Selected Topics about the Eucalyptus

Australian Plants - The genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia & Angophora
Forest Certification
Environmental Impact Assessment Studies of the New Market Pulp Mills (Botnia and ENCE) in Uruguay
Eucalyptus in Asia
Eucalyptus Diseases
Graduate Course in Pulp and Paper Technology - UFV Federal University of Viçosa
Graduate Course in Forest Engineering - Forest Products Technology - UFSM Federal University of Santa Maria
Wood Anatomy - A Tutorial - Photo Gallery with Images & Wood Anatomy Sceneries
Wood Anatomy: A Complement to our Previous Tutorial
Insect Pests & Diseases of Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Essential Oils
Honey Production from Eucalyptus
Genomics in Eucalyptus
Environmental Impact Assessment Studies for Modern Pulp Fiberlines
Environmental Legislation for Modern Pulp Fiberlines: a Study by the Tasmanian Government
Bleaching of Eucalyptus Kraft Pulps
Best Available Techniques for the Manufacture of Eucalyptus Pulp
Costs & Profits in Eucalyptus Wood Production by Coppice - Clear Cutting Forest Management
Eucalyptus Photo Gallery
A Field Guide to Eucalyptus & Plantation Forest Trees
Planting & Growing Eucalyptus Plantation Forests
Albany resources (Western Australia) pay off for forward thinking
Eucalyptus: Doubts, Creeds, Myths, Facts & Realities. Part 01: The opinion of the "contrary interested parties"
Eucalyptus: Doubts, Creeds, Myths, Facts & Realities. Part 02: The opinion of the "favorable interested parties"
RISI Top 50 Power List
Eucalyptus Global Map 2008
Eucalyptus World Map
Tributes to Eucalyptus: Music & Literature
Weed Competition and Control in Eucalyptus Forest Plantations
Five Years of "Ask the Euca Expert" (Just in Portuguese till now)
Eucalyptus Wooden Poles (Just in Portuguese till now)
FEENA - "Edmundo Navarro de Andrade" Sao Paulo State Forest
Eucalyptus Museum
Prices of Forest Products
Costs of Forest Operations with Eucalyptus


Section - "Curiosities and Oddities about the Eucalyptus" by Ester Foelkel

Eucalyptus & Artcraft
Eucalyptus Inspiring Arts
Eucalyptus in Landscape Design & Gardening
Eucalyptus used for the Production of Bonsai
Eucalyptus used for the Production of Insect Repellents
Eucalyptus used for the Production of Honey - A top quality apiculture
Eucalyptus used for the Production of Soaps & Detergents
The Production of Shiitake Mushroom based on Eucalyptus Logs
The Association of the Eucalyptus to Human Allergies
The Disinfectant and Antiseptic Properties of the Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus used for the Production of Tannins (Just in Portuguese till now)
Railway Sleepers made from Eucalyptus Wood
Eucalyptus Wood Flooring

Eucalyptus Online Book Chapters by Celso Foelkel

Bark of Eucalyptus Trees: Morphological, Physiological, Forestry, Ecological & Industrial Aspects Oriented to Pulp & Paper Production (Just in Portuguese till now)
Minerals & Nutrients in Eucalyptus Trees: Environmental, Physiological, Silvicultural & Industrial Aspects about Inorganic Elements Present on Trees (Just in Portuguese till now)
Eucalyptus Fibers & Kraft Pulp Quality Requirements for Paper Manufacturing
Vessel Elements & Eucalyptus Pulps
Industrial Solid Wastes from Eucalyptus Kraft Pulp Production. Part 01: Fibrous Organic Residues
Eco-Efficient Management of Pulp Fiber Losses & Broke Generated in Paper Manufacturing
Eco-Efficient Management of Woody Forest Residues from Eucalyptus Plantation Forestry
Eucalyptus & Leguminosae. Part 01: Acacia mearnsii
Eco-efficiency & Cleaner Production for the Eucalyptus Pulp and Paper Industry
Opportunities for Eco-Effectiveness, Eco-Efficiency & Cleaner Production in Eucalyptus Kraft Pulp-making (Just in Portuguese till now)
Eucalyptus Plantation Forests Productivity from the Perspective of Eco-Effectiveness, Eco-Efficiency & Cleaner Production
1001 Ways to Make your Pulp & Paper Mill & your Planted Forest more Eco-Effective & Eco-Efficient (Just in Portuguese till now)
Industrial Solid Wastes from Eucalyptus Kraft Pulp Production. Part 02: Success Factors for Management (Just in Portuguese till now)
Papermaking Properties of Eucalyptus Trees, Woods & Pulp Fibers
The Process of Eucalyptus Woodchip Impregnation by Kraft Pulping Liquor (Just in Portuguese till now)
Individualizing Eucalyptus Woody Fibers for Kraft Pulp (Just in Portuguese till now)
Differentiating Eucalyptus Market Pulps & Papers through Pulp Fines Management (Just in Portuguese till now)

Technical Mini-Articles by Celso Foelkel

Flash Drying as a Process to Differentiate Market Pulps
Eucalyptus: the Tallest and most Productive Trees on Earth...
Washing & Cleaning Eucalyptus Pulps
ECF & TCF Bleaching Sequences for Eucalyptus Kraft Pulps
Eucalyptus in Brazil
Eucalyptus in Brazil - Second part
Modern Bleached Kraft Eucalyptus Pulp Fiberlines
Best Available Technologies & Best Environmental Practices for the Production of Eucalyptus Bleached Kraft Pulps
Eucalyptus Bleached Kraft Pulp Manufacturing & Water Consumption
Closing Water Cycle for Further Reductions on Water Consumption in the Manufacture of Eucalyptus Bleached Kraft Pulp
Eucalyptus Planted Forests & Water Consumption
Eucalyptus Planted Forests & Biodiversity
Eucalyptus & Eco-labels
Eucalyptus & Soil Conservation
Eucalyptus Plantation Forests & the Environment
Eucalyptus Planted Forests & Sustainability
Communicating to Society the Realities of the Forest-Based Sector
Treating Wastewaters Generated in Eucalyptus Bleached Kraft Pulp Mills
Managing Eucalyptus Plantation Forests for Enhanced Sustainability
Eucalyptus Planted Forests, Land Use & the Production of Food in Brazil
Eucalyptus Plantation Forests & Pesticides
Eucalyptus Plantation Forests & Fertilizers (Just in Portuguese till now)
About Edmundo Navarro de Andrade, Armando Navarro Sampaio and Octavio Vecchi
Eucalyptus Plantations & Genetically Modified Trees



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