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 Research by scientists from the UK and Tanzania has revealed that assisted ecological restoration can lead to dramatic increases in growth of new and established trees—helping to mitigate climate change and boost biodiversity.   All that is required, they say, is effective control . . .

Dubai WoodShow scheduled for April 2016 will see major expansion Dubai, UAE, January 2016: Organisers of the Dubai WoodShow, the largest exhibition in the Middle East for timber, machineries and tools, have revealed that the UAE is home to nearly 36% of the furniture factories of the GCC, reflect . . .

FURNITURE manufacturers are targeting to increase capacity utilisation from the current 30 percent, but say Government should implement measures it proposed to turnaround the sector's fortunes.   Some of the measures mooted by Government include introduction of a manufacturers' rebate for dut . . .

The demand for forest products and services in Africa is growing rapidly, fuelled by a growing population and an expanding economy. By 2050, domestic demand for industrial roundwood could double or even triple from the current annual level of 96.2 million m3 found a report released today by the Unit . . .

In a statement, Mpingo Conservation and Development Initiative (MCDI) said nine communities set aside 100,000 hectares of village natural forests with sustainable harvesting for exports.   “MCDI also supported seven communities in the nearby Liwale and Tunduru districts to reserve 80,00 . . .