not only aims to increase local growers’ income but also seeks to position Madang Province as the second-largest exporter of balsa wood in PNG, after East New Britain. East New Britain is the leading ...
which is essential for Madang to enter the balsa wood market.” Isaac stressed that the project’s goal is to help the people of Madang achieve financial independence in their communities, rather than ...
Balsa wood is prized by turbine blade makers for being both strong and lightweight. But environmentalists say its harvesting is problematic. Wind turbines — the towering giants of the clean ...
A global increased push for wind energy has led to a rise in the illegal logging of balsa wood in Ecuador and Peru, resulting in deforestation and violation of Indigenous rights, according to a report ...