ForestNet has just posted these following forestry articles from Logging and Sawmilling Journal and Forest Products Equipment. We have included the direct link to each article at the http://www.forestnet.com site. Ancient Enterprise Still Thriving The oak forests and processing industry of France predate the Romans. LSJ's peripatetic editor Reg Barclay takes us inside a highly efficient plant in Burgundy, France. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/france.html Diploma Mill with a Difference A Crestbrook Forest Industries program that combines on-site industrial training with high school completion courses is well-accepted by employees. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/diploma.html Eye on the Orient With a confusing Timber West/Fletcher Challenge ownership behind it, the Elk Falls lumber mill invests $16 million to retool for Asian markets. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/fletch.html Unmasking the Eco-Myths Ex-Greenpeace activist Patrick works these days to counter the forestry myths and misinformation put forth by radical environmentalists. Most don't have a clue what they are talking about, says Moore. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/moore.html Marketplace: Supplier NewsLine Equipment information including the Implemax Equipment skid steer grapple, the Dynaweld detachable trailer model, the Imac PowerSwivel, the Morbark Model 1300 Tub Grinder, and more. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/market.html TECH UPDATE This month: Kiln controls including Drystar Computer Kiln Controller, Winkiln Control System, Custom Dry Kiln PLC and more. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/aprtech.html New Deere Buncher Eastern and western contractors assess the new 653E. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/deere.html Riverside Forest Products A $17 million upgrade produces a 12-percent recovery gain http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/riversid.html OSB Fast Track Ainsworth opens its second OSB plant in as many years. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/millsite.html Caribou-Friendly Harvesting A look at a working study in BC's Chilcotin region. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/habitat.html New Era in Bush Communications Forest companies working in remote locations will welcome TMI Communications' new mobile satellite communications network. http://www.forestnet.com/log&saw/april/satel.html Forest Products Equipment's June articles Collins Chip Mill Marks Milestone "Every now and then, you have the opportunity to see something go from a far out vision to a point of reality," started Dennis Snyder, Rayonier's Vice President of Pulp Services and Planning. "Today is a day of reality. There is a chip mill at Collins and it is an exciting time." http://www.forestnet.com/fpe/june/fuljune.htm Fulghum Industries Celebrates Four Decades In its forty year history, Fulghum Industries has grown with the industry and expanded to meet its ever-pressing needs for higher quality machinery and end-products. http://www.forestnet.com/fpe/june/fulsjune.htm Streamlined For Success: S&J Pallet This month, Forest Products Equipmentlaunches a new column designed to keep you informed on many of the hot topics and challenges facing the pallet industry. http://www.forestnet.com/fpe/june/palljune.htm In the Chips: Ponderay Valley Fibre, Inc Ponderay Valley Fibre, Inc., located in Usk, WA, hasn't wasted any time in making a name for itself in the field of whole log chipping. After only seven years in business, the company already employs 60 and has a production capacity of 200,000 BDUs. http://www.forestnet.com/fpe/june/pondjune.htm -- Martin Desmond ForestNet http://www.forestnet.com 374 West 12th Avenue, Suite 5, Eugene, Oregon USA 97401 1-541-334-6235 (phone) 1-541-344-6179 fax
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