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Dry Bulk
Future Market Insights' latest report on the global market for wood pellets reveals that by the end of 2027, close to 35 percent of global wood pellet sales will be accounted by their end-use in industrial pellet co-firing. In the report, titled "Wood Pellet Market: Global Market Analysis 2012–2016 and Forecast 2012–2027," the market is expected to reach more than $9.2 million by the end of 2017. The report further projects that global sales of wood pellets will soar at a CAGR of 8.7 percent to bring in over $21.1 million by the end of 2027.
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FPS
Early registration closes Wednesday, Aug. 9, for the 20th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, Sept. 12-15. The symposium will be hosted by the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) and is co-sponsored by the Forest Products Society (FPS) and the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (IUFRO). This symposium is a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood, wood-based products and structures.
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KTVZ-TV
Engineering researchers are putting an innovative two-story structure made of cross-laminated timber panels through a series of seismic tests to determine how it would perform in an earthquake. The tests are being conducted at the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure at University of California San Diego site, which is funded by the National Science Foundation.
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Biomass Magazine
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) has been collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service and University of Minnesota to update the Wood Energy Financial Calculator. BTEC has been evaluating and working to enhance the background data used in the wood boiler-sizing functions of the tool. In addition, BTEC has been refining the financial calculations through the inclusion of recently installed biomass thermal heating sites, focusing on additional fuels like cordwood and specific cost breakdowns for major project elements.
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Biomass Magazine
In Vermont, The Clean Energy Development Fund at the state's Public Service Department is offering grant funding to help sugar makers install evaporators fueled with wood pellets or wood chips. The program opened on a first-come, first-serve basis on June 30. It provides cash grants to Vermont-based sugar makers based on the size of evaporators installed. According to the Public Service Department, the incentive is being offered as a rebate on the purchase and installation of new pellet or wood chip-fired evaporators.
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KPIX-TV
Majestic trees stand within one of the national monuments that President Donald Trump wants to abolish or dramatically shrink in size. The Giant Sequoia National Monument falls within Tulare, Kern and Fresno counties in California. It's one of several California sites in the crosshairs. Some are on board with the president's plan, saying it could help reduce fire risk in the area.
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Arkansas Online
A bill before Congress would give Arkansas a greater share of the U.S. Forest Service's budget, according to its sponsor. Opponents argue it would also ease restrictions on clear-cutting those forests. House Bill 2936 of 2017 would allow national forests in Arkansas to respond more quickly and effectively to damage from emergencies such as ice storms, insect infestations, fires or any other disaster, said Rep. Bruce Westerman, the bill's sponsor.
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LBM Journal
Both the U.S. and Canada produce lumber products and have had disagreements over lumber since the 1800s. Both have traded wood products in both directions with and without tariffs. Previous administrations have implemented duties and tariffs; NAFTA plays a role, too, and the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled "no damages" to the U.S. in previous legal challenges.
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The Seattle Times
Policymakers have focused on lowering emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from automobiles and the transportation sector during the past decade to address global warming. But, surprisingly, the building sector is responsible for nearly half of all U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Wood is a proven means of putting the brakes on this trend.
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Woodworking Network
The International Code Council Ad-hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings provided five fire scenarios that were tested in each of the two one-bedroom apartments constructed using mass timber in a multi-story apartment building. The test scenarios included various arrangements of exposed and unexposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) with open doors between living and sleeping areas while the effectiveness of automatic sprinkler systems was simultaneously evaluated.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Alaska's Southeast Island School District operates four bioenergy-heated greenhouses in Thorne Bay, Kasaan, Naukati Bay and Coffman Cove. Each greenhouse provides fresh produce to the school cafeteria and surrounding communities, jobs for district students, and an opportunity for teachers to bring textbooks to life.
Success stories like this form the basis of the "Biomass-Heated Greenhouse Handbook," recently published online by the U.S. Forest Service State and Private Forestry Wood Innovations program in partnership with the State of Alaska, Alaska Energy Authority. By showcasing best practices and lessons learned, the handbook serves as a template for others to replicate success.
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