Forestry

Mini Excavators Market Forecast Reveals Prominent Growth and Technological Advancements by 2028 - Global Long-term Forecast to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Machinery, Construction & Property, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, CNH Industrial, Agriculture, Acquisition, Growth, Forestry, Renewable energy

The "Mini Excavators Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Mini Excavators Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global mini excavators market projects significant growth from $7.88 billion in 2023 to an impressive $10.23 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
  • The report details the significant impact of burgeoning construction activities and the flourishing agricultural industry on the demand for mini excavators.
  • Noteworthy trends such as the emphasis on green construction practices and the growing rental markets are anticipated to support the mini excavators market's growth trajectory.

Newrez Tallies 40,000 New Trees Planted in Sustainability Pledge with One Tree Planted® Partnership

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Environmental Health, Sustainability, Consumer, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Environment, Construction & Property, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Finance, REIT, Communications, Banking, Professional Services, Architecture, Philanthropy, Foundation, Agriculture, Other Consumer, Natural Resources, Water quality, Nature, Biodiversity, Health, Partnership, Carbon footprint, Tree, Atmosphere, Forestry

To commemorate Earth Day, Newrez LLC (“Newrez”, the “Company”), a national mortgage lending and servicing organization, announced its fourth year partnering with One Tree Planted®, a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation, which has contributed to a combined 40,000 trees planted around the globe on behalf of Newrez.

Key Points: 
  • To commemorate Earth Day, Newrez LLC (“Newrez”, the “Company”), a national mortgage lending and servicing organization, announced its fourth year partnering with One Tree Planted®, a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation, which has contributed to a combined 40,000 trees planted around the globe on behalf of Newrez.
  • “This is our fourth year partnering with One Tree Planted® and it’s been a key part of our strategy to reduce our impact on the environment,” said Baron Silverstein, President of Newrez.
  • “We are grateful for our continued partnership with Newrez, and all the work we have been able to do together these past three years,” said Hannah Ewing, who leads Corporate Partnerships at One Tree Planted®.
  • Through these efforts, Newrez is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and supporting a more sustainable future.

Toshiba Celebrates Earth Day Year-Round

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Software, Hardware, Office Products, Sustainability, Recycling, Environmental Health, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Environment, Security, Retail, Other Technology, Element, Tree, Survival, GxP, Partnership, Carbon, Plastic, Loop, Multimedia, Forestry, CO2, Organization

Toshiba America Business Solutions commemorates Earth Day 2024 by facilitating the replanting of trees across ecologically sensitive areas worldwide while also preventing e-waste from filling open land.

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  • Toshiba America Business Solutions commemorates Earth Day 2024 by facilitating the replanting of trees across ecologically sensitive areas worldwide while also preventing e-waste from filling open land.
  • By recycling 1,775 tons of e-waste since beginning its EcoSmart Toner Recycling Program in 2008, Toshiba is accountable for preserving many open spaces.
  • Toshiba, since collaborating with PrintReleaf in 2016, is responsible for reforesting 173,723 trees within ecologically sensitive areas globally.
  • "Operating ecologically is paramount for Toshiba," states Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White.

Nearly 500 Trees to be Planted Across Mahoning Valley on Arbor Day Today

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Friday, April 26, 2024
FE, Nature, Safety, School, FirstEnergy, Carbon footprint, Environment, Tree, Green Team, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Recycling, Organization, Forestry

AKRON, Ohio, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is all set to celebrate Arbor Day today by donating nearly 500 trees to two locations in Mahoning County – Mill Creek MetroParks and Beaver Township Nature Preserve. Dozens of employee volunteers from FirstEnergy and Ohio Edison will plant 300 hardwood trees on the Mill Creek MetroParks' 402-acre farm in Canfield, while another group of company volunteers will be planting 160 trees at Beaver Township Nature Preserve in North Lima. 

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is all set to celebrate Arbor Day today by donating nearly 500 trees to two locations in Mahoning County – Mill Creek MetroParks and Beaver Township Nature Preserve.
  • Since April 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 67,000 trees throughout its five-state service territory.
  • Jessica Shaffer, Advanced Scientist and Green Team Leader at FirstEnergy: "Planting trees is not just about growing roots, it's about cultivating relationships.
  • This year's donation of trees to Mill Creek MetroParks complements FirstEnergy's donation of more than 1,000 trees planted at MetroParks' properties last year.

Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Carbon, Climate change, Ecosystem, TCT, Biodiversity, Climate, Tropical cyclone, USDA, Employment, Arbor, Hurricane Michael, Cyclone, Forestry, Seedling

Funding from TCT to plant seedlings and restore these families' forestland is critical to support their livelihoods today, and those of future generations.

Key Points: 
  • Funding from TCT to plant seedlings and restore these families' forestland is critical to support their livelihoods today, and those of future generations.
  • "Without this funding, these acres would not have been replanted," explained Will Leonard of Timberland Solutions Inc., the local forestry firm overseeing planting.
  • "Not only does carbon revenue help compensate communities for lost timber revenue, but it also directly supports climate change resiliency and a more sustainable timber harvesting model," explained Victoria Lockhart, Reforestation Director at TCT.
  • Founded in 1997, TCT is focused on climate impact using carbon markets.

"JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR Now Held Twice a Year, Registration Open for Summer Show--June 19-21, 2024

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Meal, Seafood, Lunch, Forestry, Restaurant, FOOD, Supermarket, Ministry, JETRO, Fishery, Meat, ID, Tourism

Visitor registration for the summer show is now open.

Key Points: 
  • Visitor registration for the summer show is now open.
  • For those considering purchasing Japanese foods for the first time, language barriers or a lack of market information may be a concern.
  • "JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR brings together only suppliers who are genuinely interested in exporting their products.
  • Visit the official website now to register for the Summer Show.

Leap Proudly Announces Winners of the 2024 Leap Live and Learn Scholarship

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Education, University, Housing, Risk management, Attention, Senior, Student, Georgia Southern University, Forestry

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leap, the leading provider of innovative occupancy and risk management solutions for the multifamily, single-family, and student housing rental markets, is delighted to unveil the winners of its 2024 student scholarship program. Open to all of Leap's student housing applicants, the scholarship garnered significant attention and received an impressive number of submissions from students across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • Leap is delighted to announce the winners of its 2024 student scholarship program.
  • The Leap Live and Learn Scholarship program embodies this commitment by offering financial assistance for tuition and empowering students to achieve their academic goals and long-term success.
  • The winners of the 2024 Leap Live and Learn Scholarship, hailing from various universities across the country, exemplify academic excellence, determination, and resilience.
  • The scholarship recipients expressed profound gratitude upon being named the recipients of the 2024 Leap Live and Learn Scholarship.

Meadow Lake Tribal Council to collaborate with Carbon Alpha on Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canada

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Carbon, Climate change, National academy, Science, CDR, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, AB, IPCC, Forestry, CCS, First Nations, Biomass, Locant, Optimism, Economic development, CO2, Renewable energy

CALGARY, AB, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Carbon Alpha today announced plans to develop the North Star Project, a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Carbon Alpha today announced plans to develop the North Star Project, a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.
  • The North Star Project represents added value to our existing facilities and focuses on the newest renewable prospects for our region, carbon dioxide removal.
  • We, along with our partners Carbon Alpha, are completely aligned with the National and Provincial Growth Plans and this opportunity makes good sense.
  • Once operational, North Star plans to generate about 70,000 CDR credits annually, which would be the largest CDR project in Canada.

PONIX AWARDED $5 MILLION USDA GRANT TO BREAK "GROUND" ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN GEORGIA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Climate change, University, Food, Partnership, GTC, Pesticide, Transport, Research, USDA, Farmer, Water, Carbon, Coalition, Woman, Lettuce, Environment, Initiative, UDC, Forestry, Food security, Apple, Student, HBCU, CFS, Washington, D.C., Renewable energy

ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Food Security (CFS), led by minority-owned AgTech start-up, Ponix, is implementing a $5 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, as part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which helps measure and promote climate-smart farming practices. The program will design and launch an inclusive marketplace for sustainable vegetable producers, empowering minority and underserved communities to sell both their produce and carbon credits to corporate partners.

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  • "We're passionate about the benefits of hydroponic farming," said Ponix CEO, Michael Choi, who has incubated tech-enabled solutions for public and private sectors throughout his 15 year career.
  • "It's hyper local and yields a more nutritious product that doesn't require pesticides, recirculates water and conserves land," he said.
  • USDA is committed to supporting a diverse range of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
  • "We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters."

Miami-Dade County Students Celebrated Earth Month With Harvesting, Healthy Habits & Nutrition

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Achievement Medal, State, Nutrition, Learning, Vegetable, Biodiversity, Food, School, Forest gardening, Florida International University, Doctor of Philosophy, Taste, Student, Research, Royal Palm, Growth, Habit, Tree, Science, ESG, Soil, UF, Garden, Behavior, Forestry

MIAMI, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Earth Month, The Education Fund joined forces with Life Time Foundation to champion environmental stewardship and nutritional education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) through the innovative Food Forests for Schools program.

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  • On April 22, special Earth Day activities at The Education Fund Food Forest at Royal Palm Elementary inspired more students and entire communities toward sustainable-living practices.
  • The program's hands-on approach has yielded impressive results in students' nutrition and eating behaviors: 51% of participating students have enhanced their nutrition knowledge, and 49% have shifted their behavior toward consuming more nutritious foods.
  • "The Education Fund Food Forests program empowers students to make lifelong healthy food choices by transforming the fundamentals of nutrition through hands-on experience of growing their own gardens," said Angie Kasselakis, M-DCPS food and nutrition officer.
  • It's not just about planting trees and vegetables; it's about planting knowledge and habits that will grow alongside the students, fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for all.