The British Columbian Ministry of Forests and Range (MoFR) figures for sales of timber show that 2009’s sales have surpassed the sales made last year. [more]

A report from the United Nations Environment Programme said on Friday that countries which invest money in protecting their natural environments reap the financial benefits later on. [more]

The latest Forest Market Report from UPM Tilhill and Savills claims that investment in forestry and woodland has continued despite the recession. [more]

Interest in ethical investments has increased as a result of people becoming more wary about where they invest their money since the credit crunch hit. [more]

The Scottish government has recently announced its new Renewable Heat Action Plan, which claims that biofuels derived from woody biomass will play a significant part in heating Scottish homes in the future. [more]

The Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has spoken out in advance of next month’s UN Climate Change Conference to say that Russia’s forests hold great potential to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and this should not be overlooked. [more]

The Walt Disney Company has revealed plans to invest some $7 million in forestry in countries including Peru, the US and the Democratic Republic of Congo. [more]

Five Western nations and six developing countries have joined for the first meeting of the Forest Investment Program (FIP), which hopes to reduce deforestation and instead encourage investment in forestry. [more]

The next stage is underway in the development of the largest second-generation green diesel plant in the US. [more]

Investment in the forestry industry is being driven by a new “environmental focus” according to Reuters. [more]