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Missions | UNaM begins JOTEFA 2026 in Eldorado, after four decades training professionals with science and international conferences

Missions | UNaM begins JOTEFA 2026 in Eldorado, after four decades training professionals with science and international conferences

2026-04-15

With the participation of prominent international specialists and leaders from the academic and productive field, the Faculty of Forestry Sciences of the National University of Misiones will begin a new edition of the Forestry and Environmental Technical Conference (JOTEFA), consolidating a key space for the training of professionals and the generation of knowledge applied to the sector.

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Demo Day Teowin: new solutions for design and manufacturing

Demo Day Teowin: new solutions for design and manufacturing

2026-04-14

Teowin will hold a new Demo Day on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m., where it will present its latest developments in software for the industry.

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China creates a new type of wood that provides solar energy even in the dark

China creates a new type of wood that provides solar energy even in the dark

2026-04-14

This new material captures, stores and converts solar energy into electricity in a single structure. Its advantages over solar panels are evident A team of Chinese researchers has developed a wood capable of generating solar energy even in the absence of light, according to a study published in Advanced Energy Materials. This innovative material integrates energy capture, storage and conversion in a single structure.

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Scientists cant believe it: they discover that an African forest regenerates without planting a single tree

Scientists cant believe it: they discover that an African forest regenerates without planting a single tree

2026-04-10

When you think of Africa, the image is usually closer to a desert and a dry land than a forest full of trees. The reality is that, on that continent, many regions have a common landscape of soil degradation and loss of vegetation. Given this reality, attempts to reverse the advance of desertification have been constant, but in many cases insufficient.

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Europe cuts down less wood than its forests generate, with the sole exception of one country

Europe cuts down less wood than its forests generate, with the sole exception of one country

2026-04-09

In most cases, forest management is being developed sustainably, allowing forests to grow despite logging activity.

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76% of consumers would pay more for sustainable furniture: demand for wood products with certified origin grows

76% of consumers would pay more for sustainable furniture: demand for wood products with certified origin grows

2026-04-08

In a global context where consumption is beginning to be redefined, furniture is no longer chosen solely for its aesthetics, price or functionality. Increasingly, consumers seek to know the story behind the products they purchase, prioritizing their origin and the environmental impact of their manufacturing.

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How deforestation and forest fragmentation affect the water cycle in watersheds

How deforestation and forest fragmentation affect the water cycle in watersheds

2026-04-08

An international analysis led by the University of British Columbia warned that reducing forest cover decreases the capacity of watersheds

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Master Chamfer – Edge chamfering 2.0

Master Chamfer – Edge chamfering 2.0

2026-04-06

Wemhöner presents a compact, high-precision solution for panel bevelling, designed to optimize process quality, reduce waste and improve efficiency in industrial production lines.

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The worlds forests lost more than 400 million hectares between 1990 and 2020

The worlds forests lost more than 400 million hectares between 1990 and 2020

2026-04-06

Environment Editorial, March 19 (EFE).- Forests host up to 80% of the planets terrestrial biodiversity but between 1990 and 2020 they lost more than 400 million hectares in the world, especially in tropical regions of America, Africa and Asia, according to a study by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

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