RECENT NEWS: Evgeny Merzlyakov, Shareholder of FANKOM - one of the leading producers of plywood in Russia has joined a discussion on "Generating additional revenues for wood & timber producers", 09.30, 13th April
NEW SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS HAVE JOINED THE FORUM:
* Pavel Bilibin, General Director, LDK-1
* Yury Trubin, Minister for Natural Resources & Forestry Sector, Government of Arkhangelsk Region
Both Mr Bilibin and Mr Trubin will take part in the discussion on the 1st day - "Re-thinking forest management in Russia: what does the industry need going forward?"
* Christoph Schmidt, General Director, CDT Consulting Development and Trading (former General Director of MM-Efimovskij sawmill)
Mr Schmidt will speak on the 2nd day, in the session on opportunities in sawmilling and deep wood processing segments
HOT TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:
• Re-thinking forest management in Russia - What changes are expected following the forest fires this summer?
• Forest ownership and forest leases – Will there be a stable wood supply?
• Trade environment – what next for export duties? Discussion of two possible scenarios
• Timber sales – Is Asia the market of choice?
• What opportunities are there for generating additional revenues, including in bio energy and biomass?
• Sawn timber – Is there potential for opening more saw mills in Russia and would investors be interested?
• Wood panel producers – What is the future for OSB production and sales?
• Financing needs, availability and sources for new ventures and modernisation
• Optimal equipment solutions
