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In 2019, Federal funding for the execution of powers in the field of forest resources in the Novgorod region increased by a third
January 23, 2019 ` 16:00
According to the press service of the Ministry of natural resources and ecology, Federal funding for the execution of powers in the field of forest resources for 2019 in the Novgorod region compared to 2018 increased by a... 
The state automated information system of wood accounting forest LesEGAIS will be extended to all transactions with wood and forest products, and its use will be mandatory for all market participants
January 23, 2019 ` 14:00
After completion, LesEGAIS system should monitor the entire chain of forest management – from harvesting to delivery of forest to consumers. The government will introduce personal responsibility for controlling logging officials, and will also provide for administrative responsibility... 
More than 126 million rubles it will be invested in reforestation in Kaluga region
January 22, 2019 ` 19:00
As reported in Rosleskhoz, the main objective of the regional subprogram prepared and approved by the relevant Ministry in the Kaluga region is to ensure by 2024 the full reproduction of cut and dead forest resources. In order... 
In Khakassia it will start production of fuel pellets from waste chipboard
January 22, 2019 ` 16:00
The Ministry of economic development of the Republic of Khakassia has held the meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for consideration of the application of the entrepreneur about the status of “resident of TOSER”. Before the decision was made,... 
The International Monetary Fund gives new forecasts for the development of the Russian economy for two years ahead
January 22, 2019 ` 14:00
According to estimates of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), economic growth in Russia will decline in 2019 by 0.2 percentage points and amounted to 1.6 %, and in 2020 – by 0.1 percentage points and will stay at... 
Investors will invest more than 6.5 billion rubles in the development of the Komi Republic
January 21, 2019 ` 19:00
Seven priority projects in the field of forest development with a total investment of more than 6.5 billion rubles are implemented in the Komi Republic. Some of them will be completed this year, as reported by “TASS”. According... 
Segezha pulp and paper mill carried out major repairs of paper machine №9
January 21, 2019 ` 14:00
During the 5-day planned stop at Segezha PPM Segezha Group (part of AFK “System”) carried out major repairs of the paper machine №9. During the shutdown, more than 150 specialists worked on technological, dismantling and installation works around... 
In the East Kazakhstan region it will increase the export of wood
January 20, 2019 ` 19:00
In the East Kazakhstan region, it is planned to increase the export of wood products. The forest covers 3.5 million hectares in the region. However, 95% of the plantings are more than 40 years old. It is due... 
JSC “Solikamskbumprom” summed up the preliminary results of the company’s activities for 2018
January 20, 2019 ` 14:00
The main objective of the company in 2018 was to increase the volume of paper production in 2018. As a result, 459.4 thousand tons of paper were produced on newspaper machines, which is 6% more than last year.... 
Finance Minister of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov spoke about the development of the pulp and paper industry in our country
January 19, 2019 ` 19:00
At a meeting of the President of Russia with members of the Government, Finance Minister Anton Siluyanov noted that “among the major projects that the business plans to start this year is the construction of pulp and paper... 
In Smolensk region revenues from the use of forests and wildlife amounted to almost 400 million rubles
January 19, 2019 ` 14:00
According to the press service of the Department of Smolensk region for the protection, control and regulation of the use of forestry, wildlife and their habitat, when summing up the results for 2018 in the Department of the... 
The new Fuchs reloader operates on the territory of the Velsky timber industry complex
January 18, 2019 ` 19:00
New equipment continues to enter the Velsky timber industry complex. In January, the company’s truck workshop was replenished with new Fuchs loaders. The equipment is designed for the formation of stacks, loading, and unloading of sawlogs and will... About WhatWood project
WhatWood agency is the only Russian consulting company with core specialization in the timber industry analytics. Within five years of timber market research we have provided services to 130 clients in 15 countries from Finland to Canada, from UK to Korea: industrial companies, banks, investors, government agencies, scientific organizations, and individual entrepreneurs. We have unique contact and knowledge base, as well as deep understanding of the regional industry and market in Russia. We give presentations at major industry events and are cited by the main Russian business media. To get in touch with us, please visit the About Us page. You can also browse the catalogue of our products.
