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We believe we can offer an equally good alternative that provides the same high level of protection. Conniflex protects plants throughout the most critical infestation periods and the cost is comparable to treatment with chemical pesticides, with an equal level of protection
Roger Johansson, business area manager for Svenska Skogsplantor
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Machine for planting forest plants goes into new phase - field tests in November

The development of the planting machine Plantma X is moving forward. In November, field tests will begin and in spring 2020 the machine is expected to be put into operation.[Plantma X] Work on the upcoming planting machine, Plantma X, which is being developed by Grangärde Konsult & Innovation in collaboration with Sveaskog and Svenska Skogsplantor will enter the next phase. - Development work goes according to project plan. There are only a few components left to assemble and later in November field tests will begin, says Roger Johansson, Business Area Manager at Svenska Skogsplantor.

Reduced application of chemical pesticides in plant nurseries with appointment of a new industry doctoral researcher

In collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Department for Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, Svenska Skogsplantor (SSP), is investing in a 5-year industry doctoral research project.[Roger S Johansson Business Area Manager for Svenska Skogsplantor] Roger Johansson, SVP at Svenska Skogsplantor."This project is a further important step in Svenska Skogsplantor's investments in more sustainable forest plant production," says Roger Johansson, Senior Vice President at Svenska Skogsplantor. The project is aimed at finding alternative methods for

Threat of a Spruce Seed Shortage - Millions Invested to Secure Harvest

There is a serious shortage of Norway spruce seeds in storage in Sweden. The situation is such an emergency that availability of plants and seeds could be limited by as early as next spring. Luckily, this year’s spruce trees are blossoming beautifully, and major efforts are being made to ensure that flowers and cones are not damaged by attacks or infestations.[Flowerbag] The shortage of spruce seeds has already been a problem for a long time, principally in Götaland and central Norrland. It’s now so serious that there is a risk that the availability of seeds and plants will be limited.

Douglas firs grown in Sweden being exported to Germany

For the first time ever, Svenska Skogsplantor (SSP) has grown Douglas firs with Conniflex treatment against pine weevil after being commissioned by the Niedersachsen State Forestry Service. Throughout March, 44,000 Douglas firs grown at SSP’s plant nursery in Kalmar were planted in Niedersachsen. This is the first time that SSP has delivered rooted planting material with Conniflex-treatment commercially to Germany. “When Niedersächsische Landesforsten got in touch with us about weevil protection without chemical pesticides, we showed them the concept with rooted planting material

Svenska Skogsplantor to Stop Using Chemical Pine Weevil Treatments

Svenska Skogsplantor (SSP) have decided to stop using chemical pesticides against pine weevils on the plants in their nurseries. This decision will apply to all deliveries from the spring of 2020 onwards.[Roger S Johansson Business Area Manager for Svenska Skogsplantor] "We believe we can offer an equally good alternative that provides the same high level of protection. Conniflex protects plants throughout the most critical infestation periods and the cost is comparable to treatment with chemical pesticides, with an equal level of protection", says Roger Johansson, business area manager for

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