Ence – Energía y Celulosa sponsors a course to instruct new forest machinists for processors and self-loaders, in their eagerness to develop and professionalize the sector, as well as to continue improving occupational safety. The company expects that part of the students, once the course is finished, will start working in leading companies in the forestry sector, such as forest harvesting and maderistas, helping them to continue growing.

This free course aims to respond to the high demand of machinists of forest processors and self-loaders, a growing profession with a lack of professionals. During 3 months, the students will learn the theoretical foundations for the handling of the machinery and its maintenance and will practice in a state-of-the-art simulator and professional machines. In addition, they will attend a course on occupational risk prevention through which they will obtain a certificate in PRL, which will help instruct professionals with safety knowledge.

The course will be taught by the Forma-t training company in Villalba (Lugo), from September to December 2019. This is aimed at any employed or unemployed person interested in starting to work as a forest engineer, without previous experience in processors and autoloaders Those interested in the course can inform or sign up for it through the telephone 982 513 605, email info@grupoforma-t.es or visiting the website www.formacionforestal-es.webnode.es.

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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has appointed Sergei Mikhailovich Anoprienko, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation – Head of the Federal Forestry Agency, the Russian government’s website reported. Earlier, Sergei Anoprienko served as deputy head of the Federal Property Management Agency.

Sergei Anoprienko was born on November 24, 1970 in the city of Novy Oskol, Belgorod Region of Russia. In 1992 he graduated from the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School. In 2011 he graduated from the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation. In 2016 he graduate school of the Institute of Management, Economics and Innovation.

Until 2012, he worked in the Russian Emergencies Ministry. In 2012, he entered the civil service at the Federal Agency for State Property Management. Since 2016, he served as head of the Property Management Department of federal authorities and defense and security organizations of the Federal Agency for State Property Management. In 2017, he was appointed Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for State Property Management.

The new 46 MW biomass generation plant that Ence is building in Huelva has already joined the Red Eléctrica and has generated its first megawatt of renewable energy from biomass.

The new installation will continue in the testing phase until December, when it is expected to complete this previous test period and make it into official operation. The plant has been built following the best available techniques and can produce an estimated 299,000 MWh of electricity per year, equivalent to the energy needs of almost 56,000 people.

Once started, the plant will generate about 1,200 sustainable jobs, which will be added to the 500 direct jobs that have generated its construction work. The company is now working on the training of professionals who will be in charge of operating the facilities, once it becomes operational.

For the hiring of these new professionals the company has had the professional schools and municipal employment services of several Huelva municipalities, especially with that of San Juan del Puerto and Huelva, within the framework of the collaboration commitment that Ence maintains with these consistories for the promotion of local employment.

Biomass is a manageable renewable technology, since it can be stored and programmed. Ence’s commitment to this technology thus contributes to advancing the decarbonization objectives set by the European Commission and to advancing the path of the energy transition.

The company has also developed a Decalogue for the Sustainability of Biomass as a Fuel. The sustainable management of biomass helps to mitigate climate change and prevents fires in the mountains, as well as the polluting burning of agricultural residues.

The investment that the company has allocated to this new plant reinforces Ence’s commitment to generate high efficiency and low emission energy, since it will use the most advanced technologies and systems to guarantee a permanent respect for the environment.

Since 2012, Ence has invested more than 300 million euros in what is already the most important and advanced biomass generation complex in Spain. Currently, there are two renewable biomass generation plants on the site that, together with the new plant about to become operational, constitute a clear example of qualified employment and cutting-edge technology, capable of minimizing the environmental impact.

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Aratu Forests Limited launches new brand
Aratu Forests Limited, one of the largest forestry estates in the Gisborne District, launched its new brand in Gisborne yesterday. The company is a significant contributor to the regional economy, managing around 27,000 hectares of radiata pine plantation on 35,000 hectares of land, and the new brand is a key part of its future strategy and direction.

Aratu Forests Limited CEO Ian Brown said that the company’s philosophy, mission and core values are fully embedded in the new brand.

“In launching Aratu Forests Limited, we have taken the opportunity to move to a brand that speaks to our pathway to long-term sustainability,” Mr Brown said.

“Our brand demonstrates the important role that Aratu Forests Limited plays in the Gisborne economy and community and more broadly in New Zealand’s economic growth and development.

“That’s also reflected in our new name – Aratu – which is a combination of the two Māori words ‘ara’ which means path and ‘tu’ which means to stand. The name was developed to reflect the path we are on to pursue active improvement and manage for the long term, and the stand we are taking to protect and invest in our people, and act in an open and honest manner.

“Our mission is to be recognised as the most responsible, effective and efficient forest manager on the East Coast. This is underpinned by our values, informing everything we do.

“The new brand reflects not only the importance of our local heritage, but our contribution and our commitment to the communities where we operate. Our mission and values emphasise what people inside and outside our organisation can and should expect of us as we strive for excellence.

“As society changes, we fundamentally believe it is up to us to make the case – more confidently and effectively – for the positive role that well-run and responsible forest companies, just like Aratu Forests Limited, play in today’s society.”

The new brand of the business was formally launched in Gisborne at a function on Thursday night.

Key elements such as mission and vision, logo and philosophy as well as the company’s strategy can be found on the company’s website www.aratuforests.co.nz.

About Aratu Forests Limited
Aratu Forests Limited is a 35,000-hectare plantation forestry asset and management company located in Gisborne, New Zealand. The company plants over 1 million trees each year and has an annual harvest of around 700,000 tonnes. With 32 permanent staff, the company supports over 200 contracted workers providing inventory, silviculture, roading, harvesting, haulage and log marshalling services. Aratu Forests Limited was acquired by New Forests, an Australian-based, international and sustainable forestry investment manager, on behalf of its institutional investment clients in July 2019.

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Planning for Planting and Processing:
Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub launches Action Agenda for South Australia and Western Victoria.

Earlier this week the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) launched a $1 billion sustainable growth plan in which an extra 200 million trees will be planted by 2030, sequestering 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

The plan means the GTFIH will contribute 20% of the national growth target outlined in the Federal Government’s Forests for Future initiative.

The new ‘Green Triangle Forestry Industries Hub Action Agenda’ outlines how the industry will increase its economic output by more than 65% to meet projected local and global demand for wood and fibre products, making it a $2.5 billion industry for the region.

It will also support the Green Triangle with a focus on developing skills for the future ensuring a sustainable local wood fibre supply for construction of homes, furniture and household products, and contribute to South Australia’s and Victoria’s s economy and exports.

The plan was launched yesterday in Mount Gambier, in the heart of the Green Triangle region, by the nine companies which comprise the GTFIH before nearly 100 local, state and federal stakeholders.

GTFIH Chair Linda Sewell said the plan demonstrated the long-term social, environmental and economic commitment of each of the Hub members to the industry and the Green Triangle. “The Action Agenda is the Hub’s 10-year plan for growing future opportunities for the region, which will contribute to the longer term prosperity of Green Triangle communities,” Ms Sewell said.

“Our industry supports more than 7000 people in the Green Triangle Region by providing a sustainably-produced timber source, fulfilling the needs of people for a whole range of products essential to our daily lives.

“As stewards of our industry, we want to build on the successes of the past decade and create a significant fibre bowl.. The industry has gone from strength to strength, continuing to support local communities and providing stable, long-term employment.”

Ian McDonnell, Deputy Chair of the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub said the Hub will work collaboratively with governments, communities and landholders on implementing the Action Agenda and members will invest up to $300 million in local processing and manufacturing equipment upgrades to boost efficiency.

“The Hub is planning for growth. Without action, we will not be able to meet future demand for timber products and there will be an overall reduction in Australia’s national plantation estate, which will negatively impact the industry and communities that rely on it,” he said.

“This supply constraint has been identified in the Federal Government’s plan, which is calling for one billion trees to be planted across Australia to meet demand and support jobs. We’re excited that our 200 million tree goal is a significant 20 percent of the national target.”

The Action Agenda encompasses four core areas of activity which include a commitment to local processing, training and skill development for local people, genuine community engagement and a focus on sustainable initiatives to support future generations.

The Action Agenda is an industry-led vision for growth over the next 10 years. Ms Sewell said the Hub is committed to consulting with stakeholders including the local community, government and other interested parties, to ensure that their needs and interests are addressed through the work of the GTFIH.

Tigercat has announced that Jochen Reiter has been appointed to the position of factory support representative for western Canada.

Based in Quesnel, British Columbia, Jochen moved to Canada in 2007 from Germany, where he grew up logging with his grandfather and uncle. He is a certified faller supervisor and a Red Seal technician. He has 21 years experience in many aspects of the industry including operating and supervising conventional ground-based and yarding operations.

“Along with Kushiah McCullough, Damien Donoher and Mark Tourand, I am very excited to add Jochen to the western product support team. We continue to have many new opportunities and applications for Tigercat machines in the west. Having a top-notch support team is critical,” explains Rob Selby, Tigercat district manager, also based in British Columbia.

“I am excited to work for the best,” says Reiter. “I am excited to work for a company with great leadership, an inspiring culture, and first-class customer support.”

Data from the MPI Situation and Outlook September update shows log export prices have dropped 20 percent from February to July, including 17 percent just from May to July (Free on board basis, Figure 3).

This was caused by several supply-based factors, including a build-up of softwood inventories in China following very high log export volumes from New Zealand. At the same time, supply of logs and sawn timber increased from Europe and Russia.

China’s manufacturing sectors, including furniture, are showing signs of falling demand, but this is not likely to have a direct impact on demand for New Zealand logs. Importantly, Chinese demand in the construction sector, where most of New Zealand’s logs are used, does not show any significant reduction so far as a result of the US-China trade dispute.

Given the current oversupply at Chinese ports, log prices are expected to remain at lower levels over the next several months while high log inventories at Chinese ports gradually dissipate. Harvest volumes in New Zealand have been extremely high in response to previously elevated log prices, with some small woodlots being harvested early to capitalise on strong returns.

Now that prices are much lower, harvest volumes are expected to fall by around 5 percent from the previous year, as smaller forest owners (who currently represent around 40 percent of harvestable volumes) delay harvesting. As a result, log export volumes are expected to fall 9.2 percent in the year ending June 2020.

Source: Ministry of Primary Industries

New 845e Feller Buncher
The next generation 845E and L845E track feller bunchers have been upgraded with the aim of increasing production capacity and improving operator comfort. Enhancements include a new operator’s cab, a larger main hydraulic pump and a longer reach ER boom system.

Operator’s cab
The cab has been redesigned to optimize ergonomics and reduce in-cab noise levels. Redesigned hinge geometry allows the front door to be closed with less effort. The new IQAN MD4 electronic control system interface includes an easy-to-use large colour touch screen for machine monitoring and function adjustment. The new skyVIEW and rearVIEW camera systems eliminate the need for a skylight while improving operator visibility.

ER boom technology
The 845E boom offers a longer 8,5 m (28 ft) reach and a tighter tuck for better performance in thinning applications. Tigercat’s unique energy-saving ER boom technology, along with the fuel-efficient N67 engine contributes to outstanding productivity and fuel efficiency.

Attachments
The 845E model can be equipped with a range of Tigercat felling heads including a bunching saw or shear for smaller diameter timber, or the single post 5702 felling saw for larger trees and mixed diameter stands. The larger hydraulic pump on the E-series 845 provides additional power and quicker functioning of the clamp and accumulator arms to maximize productivity in smaller diameter timber. In addition, the 845E can be equipped with the 5185 fixed felling saw for felling, bucking and shovel logging high value and oversize timber.

L845e Feller Buncher
The L845E is an efficient, high performance mid-sized leveling feller buncher with limited tail-swing and outstanding service access. It is well suited to plantations and natural stands and excels in smaller diameter timber.

Overview
The 845E/L845E takes the popular 845 platform and adds all of the latest features found on the Tigercat track carrier models. It incorporates the updated cab as well as other improvements to increase productivity and operator comfort.

The cab has been redesigned to optimize ergonomics and improve sound reduction. Redesigned hinge geometry allows the front door to be closed with less effort. The IQAN MD4 electronic control system interface includes an easy to use colour touch screen for machine monitoring and function adjustment. The new skyVIEW and rearVIEW camera systems eliminate the need for a skylight.

The ER® boom system is highly productive in small stem accumulating applications, where multiple boom cycles are required for each swing cycle. Ever versatile, the 845E feller buncher also has the power and stability to handle larger timber.

The durable design and construction starts with the Tigercat-built forest duty undercarriage and large diameter swing bearing. The upper assembly is built on a thick, one-piece turntable. All weldments are fabricated from high quality steel to resist impact.

The clamshell style retracting roof enclosure provides excellent access to the engine house. A swing-out door on the right side of the machine allows the operator to easily access daily engine service points. The hydraulic pumps are separated from the engine enclosure and easily accessed.

Tigercat power. Tigercat support.
The 845E track feller buncher is Tigercat FPT Tier 2 or Tier 4f powered. Tier 4f conforms to the latest emissions standards in North America and Europe. With the Tier 2 engine configuration, Tigercat brings the benefits of Tigercat power and support to harvesting professionals around the world.

Key Benefits

• Tigercat FPT N67 engine with Tier 2 or Tier 4f emissions compliance – clean, powerful and efficient; fully supported by Tigercat
• ER boom technology® improves fuel efficiency, reduces operator fatigue and increases productivity
• Tight tuck ER® boom system with quick cycle times for high productivity in small diameter timber
• ER on/off switch to increase increase stick boom out force when required
• Dedicated pumps for both saw and clamp arms for lightning fast cycles and saw recovery
• High capacity cooling system – automatic variable speed for improved fuel efficiency; automatic reversing cycle to purge dust and debris
• Large air intake area at the rear, away from saw discharge, for reduced debris build-up
• Heavy duty Tigercat-built F8 forestry undercarriage – excellent stability, ground clearance and tractive effort
• Clamshell-style roof enclosure with swing-out doors on both sides for excellent access to major components and daily service points
• Large front-entry cab – floor to ceiling front windshield with side door access to expansive area behind the seat

The famous Multitask machine MTH from FAE Group celebrates its tenth anniversary, looking towards the future. The restyled version is now on the market, also available in the HP (High Power) model. This top-of-the-range release is designed to work with powerful latest-generation tractors from 300 to 500 horse power.

The key feature of the FAE Multitask range is versatility. Various land clearing tasks can be performed with a single attachment: breaking down stones and crushing rock with a maximum operating depth of 50 cm, with excellent results across the board.

The MTH model represents the peak of excellence in the FAE range in terms of technology and productivity. This new model features a next-generation frame and a series of technical innovations that improve the model’s performance. Let’s have a look.

Revolutionary “variable displacement chamber” and new kinematics
The star feature of the Multitask range is the “variable displacement chamber”, introduced in 2009 and still at the cutting edge. This system enables ground penetration with just the rotor, as it may be adjusted from the tractor cab. The volume of the crushing chamber, where the earth is blended, is variable, meaning the deeper the work, the larger the volume of the chamber. Compared with machines that sink into the ground with their frame, the variable displacement chamber reduces traction forces, lowers fuel consumption, speeds up operations, and saves time.

The new MTH and MTH/HP feature perfected “variable displacement chamber” with exclusive kinematics. This mechanical system guarantees perfect synchronization of vertical rotor movement through the action of two piston rods. The resulting operation is optimized and uniform across the entire work area.

It is also possible to control the particle size of material processed by adjusting the grill on the rear hood and the Hardox® counter blade located inside the crushing chamber. This allows fine or coarse material to be obtained according to individual requirements or specifications set by project management.

MTH/HP: greater power and greater performance on challenging terrain
The MTH/HP (High Power) model features a transmission designed for tractors up to 500 horse power, with a strengthened central gearbox, thicker shafts, and parallel axis reduction gears capable of transferring greater torque and power to the rotor.

Additionally, for optimal management of the power surplus required by the HP Version, new cooling systems have been installed for the central gearbox and parallel axis reduction gears: this prevents transmission oil from overheating, guaranteeing optimum performance, as well as longer lasting components.

Because of its compatibility with very powerful tractors, the MTH/HP is a perfect partner for challenging terrain and is available in the following models: – MTH/HP 225 (max. operating width: 2,320 mm, total width: 2,901 mm) – MTH/HP 250 (max. operating width: 2,560 mm, total width: 3,141 mm).

FAE rotors and patented tools
Two kind of rotors are available for the new MTH and MTH/HP: they provide maximum machine customization and optimal performance in all working conditions. The forged-steel tool holders are attached to the rotor with a robotic welding process and can hold multiple types of high-quality tools designed for different needs. All FAE tools are manufactured in steel with tungsten-carbide tips, that offers exceptional durability.

The exceptional construction quality of the MTH model can also be seen in the finishes and materials used, such as high-resistance Hardox® for the counter blades and the bolt-on internal plates of the crushing chamber (easily replaceable without dismantling the rotor).

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Press contact: Francesca Carlet, Worldwide Communications & PR Email: communications@fae-group.com

UPM was named industry leader for the Paper and Forest industry in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2019-2020 for the seventh time. Of 61 industry leaders recognised worldwide, UPM was the only Finnish company on the list.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices are published in collaboration with Robeco SAM. The SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) is the longest running global sustainability benchmark and the key reference point in investing. In 2019, over 3,500 companies based on market capitalization were invited to the DJSI, marking the biggest increase in corporate participation in the SAM CSA.

RobecoSAM selects the most relevant criteria in each sustainability dimension – Economic, Environmental and Social – based on their weight in the assessment and their current or expected significance for the industry. UPM registered a four-point increase in its total score, from 85 to 89 and posted the industry best scores in all dimensions.

UPM’s continued strong performance on the DJSI recognition reaffirms the company’s goal to usher in a future beyond fossils. UPM Communication Papers’ main raw material, for example, is wood fibre – a renewable resource that comes from sustainably managed forests.