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Freightliners new Cascadia is designed to slice through air
2018-02-22 08:31:56

Advances in aerodynamics and powertrain components have contributed to increased fuel efficiency of up to 8%.

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Free-for-download video for chainsaw safety
2018-02-22 08:31:53

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries provides a useful video for safe chainsaw use.

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FPInnovations to receive $ 700,000 for bio-economy research
2018-02-22 08:31:50

The funds will be used for research that will create jobs by turning waste wood into high-value bio-products.

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FPInnovations produces a new guideline for integrated harvesting practices
2018-02-22 08:31:48

The guideline was produced for British Columbia but contains useful information for all managers interested in harvesting of conventional roundwood and biomass

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FPInnovations carries out research on ultra-light log trailers
2018-02-22 08:31:44

New innovative semi-trailers have composite posts and crossbeams that weigh 40% less than steel.

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FPDat/FPTrak tracking platform - an update on recent developments
2018-02-22 08:31:30

Over 600 FPDat units have been sold and are used by forestry businesses and contractors.

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Four new CRC logging publications released
2018-02-22 08:31:12

The bulletins investigate harvester value recovery, volume recovery, harvester measurement accuracy, and comparisons of harvesting systems in gum plantations.

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Forestry research undergoes structural changes in Finland
2018-02-22 08:31:09

Several research institutes, including Metla, will be merged into one new research institute.

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Forestry and Society - Responding to Global Drivers of Change
2018-02-22 08:31:00

This IUFRO and WFSE publication has sections which we as loggers should take note of.

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Forest roads - Tool for estimating road costs
2018-02-22 08:30:31

Virginia Tech has produced a tool to calculate the costs of road construction, maintenance, and closure of forest roads and skid trails.

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