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Editor's Note
Setting the Record Straight. Jack O'Brien credits AF&PA's President, Henson Moore, for defending his organization's "Sustainable Forestry Initiative" after a Wall Street Journal article questioned the timing of the initiative's implementation. view article

David Price
Can CO2 Trade Be Good Business? It is claimed that forest plantations in South America can store—or sequester—CO2 produced by industrial countries. In practice, it means that northern polluters can buy credits in the less polluted south by investing in, or funding new, fast-growing forest plantations. To some, this is a business opportunity. To others, it is "trading in filth." What are the facts? view article

Sally Love
Are You A Micromanger? "If I want it done right, I've got to do it myself." Sound all too familiar? Well if it does, you just might fall into the category of "micromanager." view article

John Yolton
First the Data - Then the Decision. Part 1 - The Data. Reduced capital budgets may result in a reduction of personnel and put a strain on a mill's ability to maintain its production efficiency. So how does an Engineering and Maintenance Manager cope with this problem? view article

Striving for Environmental Excellence
Metsa-Rauma's TCF pulp mill, the world's largest single-line softwood pulp mill, continues to build on product quality, environmental focus, and balanced improvement of productivity. view article

The Behavior of COD During Press Washing
With an increase in the use of wash presses, there is a need for better understanding of how COD behaves during press washing. This article demonstrates that negative DR values is a combined effect of high outlet pulp consistency and the distribution of COD between fiber wall and free liquor.
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Development Through a Cooperative Partnership
Frank Schmeler of Albany International and Juhani Pakkala of Valmet discuss the recent agreement between their companies and what papermakers can expect in way of services. view article

Plumlee's Parables, "The Day I Found Out Hobo Papermaking Could Be Rough
In his younger days, Carl was lead to believe that life on the road was glamorous and rewarding. However, it wasn't too long before he found out that hobo papermaking could be rough. view article

Trim Your Downtime
Do you really know the proper set-up for your slitting system? Learn how a few basic procedures can help your system not only cut material, but cut downtime. view article