Environment: Natural Resources - Press Releases

Coastal Science Cafe: Lights! Camera! Fish?

LogoDr. Nate Bacheler, research fisheries biologist and coordinator of the SEFIS sampling program for NMFS, is leading our next discussion, Lights! Camera! Fish?: Using Video to Improve Reef Fish Management, at the next Coastal Science Cafe on November 5th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McCurdy's Restaurant & Deck on Atlantic Beach, N.C.

UK Bunk Beds Specialist StrictlyBedsAndBunks.co.uk Echoes Environmental Concern Through "Green Policy"

The largest supplier of quality bunk beds in the United Kingdom, Strictly Beds and Bunks ensures implementation of planet-friendly manufacturing and business policies.

Treedom Helps People, Companies and Events Neutralize Their CO2 Emissions via Reforestation Projects

Individuals, companies and events are increasingly doing their part to neutralize their CO2 emissions through support of reforestation projects around the world via Treedom. Treedom enables people and companies to calculate and then neutralize their CO2 emissions through tree adoption that can be coupled with environmental campaigns and tools that support reforestation projects around the world.

Freeport Confirms Feasibility of Marine Logistics at Hutton

Bulk-loading strategy required for commercial-scale production announced by Freeport Resources Inc. for its Hutton Garnet Beaches project

African NGO Turns to Netizens to Save a Forest

A West African non-profit group today turned to netizens to try and save a forest in Nigeria from plantation development plans. Rainforest Resource Development Centre ( RRDC ) had been trying to persuade the governor of Cross River State in Nigeria, Governor Liyel Imoke, to cancel plans to allow a cocoa plantation of 7241.160 hectares to be planted in the Cross River South Forest Reserve and the Support Zone of the Cross River National Park.

Rousseff Government Vetoes Parts of Forestry Bill

In response to growing pressure from environmentalists all over the globe, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vetoed parts of the controversial forestry bill, in a move that has been welcomed by FRA.

FRA Calls for Rousseff Forestry Act Veto

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is joining the campaign to increase pressure on Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff to veto the Forestry Bill.

Science and Change at the North and South Poles

LogoGO-Science presents Dr. Lisa Clough at the next Science Cafe in Greenville NC. The discussion at this cafe will focus on the changes that are currently occurring at the north and south poles and the effect that this has locally and globally.

Wood First Campaign Attracts Support from FRA

FRA has lent its support to a new campaign in the UK that calls upon the public sector to lead the way in terms of opting to use wood as a primary building material.

Forestry Popular With Risk-Averse Investors Claims FRA

Environmental Finance has published an article outlining how fund managers are reporting a rise in interest in forestry investment of all kinds.

FRA Welcomes Timber Investment Article from Pictet-Timber Head

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is welcoming an article by Pictet-Timber fund co-manager Gabriel Micheli in Investment Week, giving tips to anyone considering investing in timber.

Sustainability Receiving Boost from Investors, Claims FRA

Forestry investors are helping to boost sustainability, claims Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

By Planting 100 Trees for Earth Day Event, Sun Toyota in Tampa Will Green It Like They Mean It

To celebrate Earth Day, Sun Toyota is conducting a 100 Hour Sales Event. It hopes to sell 100 hybrids to 100 families and honor the decision to go green by planting 100 trees in a national forest.

Alex Tongue Selects Stalk It Longboards As Strategic Partner for 2012 IGSA World Cup Series

Alex Tongue and Stalk It™ Longboards announce their strategic Team Rider partnership. Stalk It™ Longboards is excited to have a rider of Alex Tongue’s caliber and social conscience on board as its premier Team Rider.

FRA Says Bamboo Prices Could Rise

Forestry Research Analysis (FRA) says it is “excited” by the prospects of bamboo being hailed as the new super material, which can be used for everything from housebuilding to garment manufacture.

FRA 'Disappointed' in US Illegal Timber Imports

FRA has said it is ‘disappointed’ to hear that the US is still regularly importing illegally logged timber from the Amazon rain forest.

WWF Report Into Sustainable Procurement Could Boost Timber demand, Says FRA

Forestry Research Analysis (FRA), a research and advisory consultancy, claims that the publication of a report into public sector timber procurement in the UK could lead to a greater demand for sustainable timber.

FRA Flags up 'Future Climate' Tree Species Trials

An interesting research project is taking place in the UK, which could lead to some exciting plantation investment opportunities in the future, according to FRA.

FRA Welcomes New of Timber Future Price Hike

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has welcomed news that lumber prices in the US are rising off the back of a lack of credit in the lumber distribution industry.

FRA Urges Investors to Seek out RISI Forestry Industry Report

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is urging those interested in alternative investments to get hold of a copy of the new RISI Global Tree Farm Economics Review.

Finnish Timber Export Demand Rise Highlighted by FRA

Finland's increased timber products expert figures show that demand for timber is set to grow, according to FRA.

POLY-WOOD, Inc. Lumber Division Introduces New Product Line to Broaden Offering of Sustainable Lumber

Broadening its lines of plastic lumber, POLY-WOOD, Inc.’s Lumber Division introduces a utility grade option with sustainability and moisture-proof attributes for uses in numerous industry applications from marine to construction to automotive.

Forest Carbon Partners Funding Scheme Wins Support of FRA

News of the new Forest Carbon Partners forestry investment scheme from New Forests Inc. has won the support of FRA, which analyses various forms of forestry investment project.

FRA Supports Congo's Call for Indian Forestry Investment

The Republic of Congo's decision to encourage Indian private companies to invest in its forestry industry has been welcomed by FRA.

AAA Welcomes Timber Investment Article

An article in Money Morning, which talks about the benefits of investing in timber during economic downturns, has been welcomed by AAA.