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What’s Nibbling On Iceland’s Forests?
Tree growth in Iceland has risen almost exponentially in the last few decades. In part due rather unfortunately to rising temperatures, but also because of proactive reforestation efforts. Taller trees and thicker forests are good for the environment and create new living…
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Annual Forest Inventory Commences
A team from the Forestry Commission is conducting the annual forest inventory to measure the carbon sequestration ability of Icelandic Forests, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for…
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Icelanders Encouraged To Grow More Christmas Trees
Only about 20% of Christmas trees sold in Iceland are actually grown here, and domestic tree growers are encouraged to plant more. RÚV reports that there are 50,000 live trees sold in Iceland every Christmas season. Of these, only about 10,000 were…
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The First House From Icelandic Timber Planned In 2016
Preparations are well underway for the first house in Iceland constructed from local timber only. This was reported by RÚV. Icelandic timber has been used for repairs and renovation of older buildings, but never before has a house been constructed from local…