World Bioenergy 2012 - Conference and Exhibition

Sweden and the city of Jönköping will be the international bioenergy focal point hosting the 5th edition of World Bioenergy 29-31 May 2012.


This major global bioenergy get-together is based on the unique "Taking you from Know-How to Show-How" concept, combining tradeshow, conference sessions, field excursions and match-making into one comprehensive event.

World Bioenergy has successfully evolved during the years. Industrialists are attracted by the opportunities not only to hear about, but also to get hands on experience. Opportunities are provided not only at the fair and demonstration sites but also through daily afternoon tours and the full-day pre- and post-conference transfer tours from the airports in Stockholm and Copenhagen.

For more information visit http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/

Province of BC Concerned About Illegal Fire Wood Harvest

During these long cold winter nights, people light their fireplaces to stay warm. But do you know where your firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?

Cutting down trees from Crown land without the appropriate permit and selling them as firewood is a serious problem throughout the province. These actions are illegal, and can result in a violation ticket of $173 or more if significant environmental damage is done. They can create safety hazards for professional foresters and recreationalists, and can negatively impact an area's ecosystem.

The Province of British Columbia is encouraging the public can do its part by purchasing firewood from legitimate producers. Ask where the firewood is from and insist on getting a load slip. Firewood bought and sold without the proper documentation can be seized and removed by compliance and enforcement officers.

If you would like to cut firewood on vacant Crown land for personal use, you can obtain a permit by contacting your local Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office or online at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dsc/Permits/Firewood.htm

9th Annual Diversified Agriculture Conference

9^th Annual Diversified Agriculture Conference
February 22-24, 2012 
Davis Conference Center
Layton, Utah

The Diversified Agriculture Conference is designed to benefit agricultural producers who would like more tools to help manage their business. The conference focuses on more than just traditional agriculture, including recreation, tourism, direct marketing, farmers' markets, further processing, etc. For a closer look at the variety of topics covered, see the 2012 draft program or the 2011 participant proceedings book.