Environment: Natural Resources - Press Releases

FRA Highlights Money Morning Article As a 'Great Place to Start'

A new report on the benefits of timber investment in Money Morning, has attracted attention and praise from FRA.

US Forest Land Planning Rule Welcomed by FRA

A new planning rule that could increase forest land in the United States is being supported by research and analysis consultancy, Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

New Plantation Research Could Hold Key to Fewer Emissions Claims FRA

Research from Switzerland holds the key to “more efficient” timber plantations, claims research and analysis consultancy, Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

Now Could Be Great Time for Timber Investors, Claims FRA

FRA said that now is a great time to have investments in forestry as the construction industry in the US begins to recover from its long slump.

FRA Claims Irish Forestry Investment Is a 'good bet'

The sale of 20 forestry plantations in Ireland has received the backing of FRA, which supports investment in sustainable forestry projects around the world.

UK Reforestation Plan Gets Backing of FRA

FRA has stated its support for a campaign in the UK to embark upon a major reforestation programme in Britain.

FRA Welcomes News on Successful Brazilian Deforestation Policies

FRA has welcomed news that anti-deforestation policies in Brazil seem to be working, according to new figures.

Vietnam to Benefit from Rattan Forestry Project, Claims FRA

Analysts at Forestry Research Associates (FRA) claim that the people of Vietnam, and especially those employed in the rattan producing sector, will reap the benefits of a new WWF fund, sponsored by IKEA.

FRA Backs Fashion's New Environmental Campaign

Forestry Research Associates has spoken out in support of Marc by Marc Jacobs' backing of the Nature Conservancy's 'Plant and Billion Trees' campaign.

FRA Shares South Australian Plantation Industry's Water Legislation Concerns

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) agrees that Victoria, Australia, could see an influx of forestry plantation investment, as a result of the introduction of tougher water policies in the South Australia region.

FRA Now's the Time to Invest in Timber

A recent report from Seeking Alpha claiming that now is a great time to invest in timber, has attracted support from Forestry Research Associates (FRA), an analysis and research consultancy specialising in forestry investment and sustainability.

FRA Reacts to Article Latin American Forestry

A recent report from the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch blog is being championed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA) as a beneficial piece for the forestry investment industry.

Forestry Research Investment Welcomed by Forestry Communities, Claims FRA

Forestry Research Associates has announced its support for the forestry research program revealed by The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research at the Durban UN Climate Change Conference this week.

FRA Welcomes Revised UN Deforestation Figures

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has welcomed the news that the previous estimate for the amount of forest lost between 1990 and 2005 has been revised downwards.

FRA Highlights Positive Forestry Report from UK

A new report highlighting the strength of the forestry market in the UK over the past year has been highlighted by Forestry Research Associates (FRA) as another reason to invest in timber.

Extra Scottish Woodland Creation Grants Welcomed by FRA

Forestry Research Associates, (FRA) has announced that it welcomes a new woodland creation grant scheme that has been introduced in Scotland.

Lumber Demand Is Increasing Worldwide and Has Resulted in Higher Lumber Prices in the 1q/11 in the Us, Japan, China and Europe

Last year global demand for softwood lumber increased by 15 percent after having hit a 50-year low in 2009. The rise in demand has pushed lumber prices in North America, Asia and Europe to their highest levels in ten months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly.

FRA Welcomes Indian Minister's Commitment to Forest Protection

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has spoken out in support of the Indian Environment Minister, Jayanthi Natarajan's calls for measures to cut forest degradation in the sub-continent.

FRA Claims Investment Could Help Boost Scottish Forestry

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has stated its support for a new investment scheme that it claims could help boost the Scottish forestry industry.

FRA Lends Support to Brazilian Forestry Plantation Claims

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has announced its support for a statement from Timberinvestments.co, claiming that plantation projects in Brazil can help to reduce deforestation in the developing country.

FRA Claims Expert Comments Reflect Its Views on Forestry Investment

An investment expert’s predictions about forestry and farmland investment reflects opinions held by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), the research and analysis consultancy has claimed.

Climate Change Corruption Report Highlighted by FRA

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is keen to highlight the finding of the Global Corruption Report on climate change, which found that Kenya is dishonestly claiming credits for non-existent forestry plantations.

FRA Reports on 'Forests for Food' Claims

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has reported on claims from the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) that the world's forests can play a vital role in feeding those living in developing countries.

Forestry for People Study Gains Support of FRA

An evaluation of the economic and social benefits provided by the forests of Scotland has taken place in the form of the Forestry for People project - attracting praise from FRA.

FRA Joins Canadian Forestry Industry in Welcoming Jenkins Panel Report

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) along with the forestry industry of Canada, says it is looking forward to the release of the Jenkins Panel report, which is a new innovation in the sector.