Stora Enso lays off 140 employees in Skoghall and Grums

October 01, 2025 Reported by AI

Forestry giant Stora Enso is laying off 140 employees at its factories in Skoghall and Grums in Värmland. The reason is the closure of a carton production line due to a weak market situation. The notice is being submitted to the Employment Service today.

Amazon trees are growing larger according to new study

October 02, 2025 Reported by AI

Trees in the Amazon rainforest are increasing in size, a phenomenon described as the forest 'fattening,' according to research published in Nature. Scientists analyzed decades of data showing that these trees are storing more carbon as they grow bigger. This finding suggests potential benefits for global climate efforts.

Plumas National Forest pursues ambitious wildfire protection plan

The U.S. Forest Service has launched the Plumas Community Protection project to safeguard 285,000 acres of Northern California's Plumas National Forest from megafires through thinning, logging, and prescribed burns. Funded by $274 million from Congress in 2023, the initiative aims to build forest resilience following the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire. However, progress has been slow amid bureaucratic challenges and limited transparency.