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Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research celebrates Finland with free online articles

News

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research is celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence with a free…

Environment Ministers to agree on the LULUCF regulation

BioeconomyNews

The EU Ministers of the Environment meet in Luxembourg on Friday 13 October to discuss…

Stocking streams with salmon and trout eggs in biodegradable boxes

Fish and watersCase
eco egg box next to water.

Fish roe planting is the most cost-effective way of restoring trout and salmon to running&…

Publication: Finland is a forerunner in new bioeconomy innovations

Wood and forestNews

The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes&…

Publication: Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges

Wood and forestCase
Wood based bioeconomy solving global challenges.

The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes&…

Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen – Finland and LULUCF

Wood and forestVideo

Finland is dedicated to reducing it’s emissions to reach the EU goals. Our carbon…

The biodegradable Sulapac® material aims to challenge plastic

Wood and forestCase
Round soap case.

The Sulapac® innovation, developed by Finns Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen, combines wood and…

Spruce resin harvested by hand in Finland to treat a variety of skin problems

Wood and forestCase
Resin drop on a spruce trunk.

There is liquid forest gold glimmering in the bioeconomy side streams. The Pihqa spruce resin&…

Minister Siti Nurbaya from Indonesia and Minister Tiilikainen sign an agreement on forest cooperation

Wood and forestNews

Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and Minister of Agriculture and&…

Making of Tomorrow shows the way to the bioeconomy of the future

BioeconomyBlog
Man pointing a biopackage to a girl in a food store. Picture from video.

31.3.2017 VTT is making noise in the bioeconomy sector with its extensive Making of Tomorrow…

Making of Tomorrow: Sustainability from Renewable Chemicals

ChemistryVideo
A picture from video. Man and girl talking.

In the decades to come, bio-based materials will be standard components of packaging and consumer&…

Making of Tomorrow: Renewal from Biomaterials

Wood and forestVideo
Man pointing a biopackage to a girl in a food store. Picture from video.

In the near future, bio-packaging materials will challenge fossil-based plastics in many areas, and will&…

Finland and Uruguay to collaborate on the bioeconomy and circular economy

BioeconomyNews

Finland and Uruguay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the bioeconomy and&…

The Forest Academy increases Finnish decision makers’ awareness of forests

Wood and forestCase
Forest academy participants on rocky forested hill.

The forest is Finland’s most important natural resource. To maximise the potential of this…

Forest & Photonics workshop gathers together top photonics and bioeconomy experts

Wood and forestNews

Koli National Park in northeastern Finland will be the venue for Forest & Photonics workshop&…

Nature photography and travelling boosting sparsely populated areas

Ecosystem servicesCase
A bear in a forest.

An animal can be shot down only once but photographed hundreds – even thousands of…