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Forests with a greater variety of trees store more carbon, better regulate water and protect the soil, reveals international study

Forests with a greater variety of trees regulate water better, store more carbon and protect the soil more effectively than those where species are scarce. This was demonstrated by a team of scientists from 15 countries when analyzing 846 hydrographic basins, which are the areas of land that drain water into the same river or lake, spread across different continents. They published their results in the journal Nature Communications

The debate over the use of glyphosate in Misiones: prohibit or regulate

In his opinion column on "Glyphosate and the debate we must have in Misiones, forestry engineer Nicolás Ocampo, president of the Forestry and Environmental Association of Misiones (AFAMI), reflects on the controversy generated by the passed law in the province that prohibits the use of the herbicide. Glyphosate kills. Antibiotics, aspirin, and even salt can also cause serious harm and even death when used or consumed inappropriately or in excessive amounts.

WHY IS METALWORKERS DAY CELEBRATED ON SEPTEMBER 7?

Metallurgists Day was established around the life of Fray Luís Beltrán, who was born on September 7, 1784 in the province of Mendoza and quickly became one of the first people to possess the countrys mineral wealth.

With more than 89% of Brazilian pine, the southern forestry sector drives the innovation and business agenda at Lignum Latin America 2026

From September 15 to 17, the Expotrade Convention Center in Curitiba will bring together more than 130 exhibiting companies from seven countries. Within the framework of the exhibition organized by the Malinosvki Group, the International Wood Week (SIM 2026) will be held, which will bring together global experts in logistics, genetics, and wood technologies.

Answers to why and why add 500,000 hectares with forestation in Uruguay

It is not necessary to spend more for the impacts of forestation to grow, it is necessary to observe where the obstacles are and make decisions, said Francisco Bonino. It is not necessary to spend more, it is necessary to observe where the obstacles are and make decisions. That message was pointed out by Francisco Bonino as the central premise to consider when seeing how to move towards an objective set by the Society of Forest Producers (SPF): increasing 500,000 hectares with forestation in Uruguay.

FEDEMAD 2026: wood, innovation and sustainable development in the Chubut mountain range

The second edition of the Wood Fair will be held on September 11 and 12 in Esquel, with an agenda focused on fire prevention, wood construction, use of construction systems, biomass heating and strengthening the forest-industrial chain. The organization is in charge of the Industrial Forestry Commission of the Regional Development Agency (ADRE) of Esquel and the Andean Region.

Wood is positioned as the new standard of comfort to win the market of demanding travelers

There are hotels that are forgotten as soon as you check out and others that remain in your memory long after the trip has ended. In a market where the modern traveler is no longer looking just for a place to sleep but for a comprehensive experience, the perception of space has become a determining factor. In this search for comfort, authenticity and well-being, wood resumes a strategic role in interior architecture and hotel equipment.