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E.5 Can ethical consumerism stop the ecological crisis?

No. At best, it can have a limited impact in reducing environmental degradation and so postpone the ecological crisis. At worse, it could accelerate that crisis by creating new markets and thus increasing growth.

Before discussing why and just so there is no misunderstanding, we must stress that anarchists fully recognise that using recycled or renewable raw materials, reducing consumption and buying “ecologically friendly” products and technologies are very important. As such, we would be the last to denounce such a thing. But such measures are of very limited use as solutions to the ecological problems we face. At best they can only delay, not prevent, capitalism’s ultimate destruction of the planet’s ecological base.

Green consumerism is often the only thing capitalism has to offer in the face of mounting ecological destruction. Usually it boils down to nothing more than slick advertising campaigns by big corporate polluters to hype band-aid measures such as using a few recycled materials or contributing money to a wildlife fund, which are showcased as “concern for the environment” while off camera the pollution and devouring of non-renewable resources goes on. They also engage in “greenwashing”, in which companies lavishly fund PR campaigns to paint themselves “green” without altering their current polluting practices!

This means that apparently “green” companies and products actually are not. Many firms hire expensive Public Relations firms and produce advertisements to paint a false image of themselves as being ecologically friendly (i.e. perform “greenwashing”). This indicates a weakness of market economies — they hinder (even distort) the flow of information required for consumers to make informed decisions. The market does not provide enough information for consumers to determine whether a product is actually green or not — it just gives them a price supplemented by (often deliberately misleading) advertising designed to manipulate the consumer and present an appropriate corporate image. Consumers have to rely on other sources, many of which are minority journals and organisations and so difficult to find, to provide them with the accurate information required to countermand the power and persuasion of advertising and the work of PR experts. This helps explain why, for example, “large agribusiness firms are now attempting, like Soviet commissars, to stifle criticism of their policies” by means of “veggie libel laws.” These laws, which in 2001 had been passed in 13 American states (“backed by agribusiness”) “make it illegal to criticise agricultural commodities in a manner inconsistent with ‘reasonable’ scientific evidence. The whole concept of ‘veggie libel’ laws is probably unconstitutional; nevertheless, these laws remain on the books.” [Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation, p. 266]

We should not discount the impact of PR experts in shaping the way people see the world or decide to consume. A lot of resources are poured into corporate Public Relations in order to present a green image. “In the perverse world of corporate public relations,” note critics John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton, “propagandising and lobbying against environmental protection is called ‘environmental’ or ‘green’ PR. ‘Greenwashing’ is a more accurate pejorative now commonly used to describe the ways that polluters employ deceptive PR to falsely paint themselves an environmentally responsible public image … Today a virulent, pro-industry, anti-environmentalism is on the rise … PR experts … are waging and winning a war against environmentalists on behalf of corporate clients in the chemical, energy, food, automobile, forestry and mining industries.” A significant amount of cash is spent (an estimated $1 billion a year by the mid-1990s) “on the services of anti-environmental PR professionals and on ‘greenwashing’ their corporate image.” [Toxic Sludge is Good for You!, p. 125] See the chapter called “Silencing Spring” in Stauber’s and Rampton’s book Toxic Sludge is Good for You! for a good summary of this use of PR firms.

Even apparently ecologically friendly firms like “The Body Shop” can present a false image of what they do. For example, journalist Jon Entine investigated that company in 1994 and discovered that only a minuscule fraction of its ingredients came from Trade Not Aid (a program claimed to aid developing countries). Entine also discovered that the company also used many outdated, off-the-shelf product formulas filled with non-renewable petrochemicals as well as animal tested ingredients. When Entine contacted the company he received libel threats and it hired a PR company to combat his story. [Stauber and Rampton, Op. Cit., pp. 74–5] This highlights the dangers of looking to consumerism to solve ecological problems. As Entine argued:

“The Body Shop is a corporation with the privileges and power in society as all others. Like other corporations it makes products that are unsustainable, encourages consumerism, uses non-renewable materials, hires giant PR and law firms, and exaggerates its environment policies. If we are to become a sustainable society, it is crucial that we have institutions … that are truly sustainable. The Body Shop has deceived the public by trying to make us think that they are a lot further down the road to sustainability than they really are. We should … no longer … lionise the Body Shop and others who claim to be something they are not.” [quoted by Stauber and Rampton, Op. Cit., p. 76]

Even ignoring the distorting influence of advertising and corporate-paid PR, the fundamental issue remains of whether consumerism can actually fundamentally influence how business works. One environmental journalist puts the arguments well in his excellent book on “Fast Food” (from the industrialisation of farming, to the monopolisation of food processing, to the standardisation of food consumption it). As he puts corporations will “sell free-range, organic, grass-fed hamburgers if you demand it. They will sell whatever sells at a profit.” [Eric Schlosser, Op. Cit., p. 269] He complements this position by suggesting various regulations and some role for trade unions.

Which, of course, is true. It is equally true that we are not forced to buy any specific product, which is why companies spend so much in convincing us to buy their products. Yet even ignoring the influence of advertising, it is unlikely that using the market will make capitalism nicer. Sadly, the market rewards the anti-social activities that Schlosser and other environmentalists chronicle. As he himself notes, the “low price of a fast food hamburger does not reflect its real cost … The profits of the fast food chains have been made possible by the losses imposed on the rest of society.” [Op. Cit., p. 261] This means that the idea that by using the market we can “reform” capitalism is flawed simply because even “good” companies have to make a profit and so will be tempted to cut costs, inflict them on third parties (such as workers, consumers and the planet). The most obvious form of such externalities is pollution. Such anti-social and anti-ecological behaviour makes perfect business sense as prices fall when costs are passed on to others in the form of externalities. Thus firms which employ debt-slaves in sweatshops while polluting the atmosphere in a third-world dictatorship will have lower costs and so prices than those employing unionised workers under eco-friendly regulations.

The amazing thing is that being concerned about such issues is considered as a flaw in economics. In fact, seeking the lowest price and ignoring the social and ecological impact of a product is “considered virtuousness” by the market and by economists for, as green economist E. F. Schumacher, pointed out ”[i]f a buyer refused a good bargain because he suspected that the cheapness of the goods in question stemmed from exploitation or other despicable practices (except theft), he would be open to criticism of behaving ‘uneconomically’ which is viewed as nothing less than a fall from grace. Economists and others are wont to treat such eccentric behaviour with derision if not indignation. The religion of economics has its own code of ethics, and the First Commandment is to behave ‘economically.’” [Small is Beautiful, p. 30] And, of course, such a consumer would face numerous competitors who will happily take advantage of such activities.

Then there is the issue of how the market system hides much more information than it gives (a factor we will return to in section I.1.2). Under the price system, customers have no way of knowing the ecological (or social) impact of the products they buy. All they have is a price and that simply does not indicate how the product was produced and what costs were internalised in the final price and which were externalised. Such information, unsurprisingly, is usually supplied outside the market by ecological activists, unions, customer groups and so on. Then there is the misinformation provided by the companies themselves in their adverts and PR campaigns. The skilfully created media images of advertising can easily swamp the efforts of these voluntary groups to inform the public of the facts of the social and environmental costs of certain products. Besides, any company has the threat of court action to silence their critics as the cost in money, resources, energy and time to fight for free speech in court is an effective means to keep the public ignorant about the dark side of capitalism.

This works the other way too. Simply put, a company has no idea whether you not buying a product is based on ethical consumption decisions or whether it is due to simple dislike of the product. Unless there is an organised consumer boycott, i.e. a collective campaign, then the company really has no idea that it is being penalised for its anti-ecological and/or anti-social actions. Equally, corporations are so interlinked that it can make boycotts ineffective. For example, unless you happened to read the business section on the day McDonalds bought a sizeable share in Pret-a-Manger you would have no idea that going there instead of McDonalds would be swelling the formers profits.

Ultimately, the price mechanism does not provide enough information for the customer to make an informed decision about the impact of their purchase and, by reducing prices, actively rewards the behaviour Schlosser condemns. After all, what is now “organic” production was just the normal means of doing it. The pressures of the market, the price mechanism so often suggested as a tool for change, ensured the industrialisation of farming which so many now rightly condemn. By reducing costs, market demand increased for the cheaper products and these drove the other, more ecologically and socially sound, practices out of business.

Which feeds into the issue of effective demand and income limitations. The most obvious problem is that the market is not a consumer democracy as some people have more votes than others (in fact, the world’s richest people have more “votes” than the poorest billions, combined!). Those with the most “votes” (i.e. money) will hardly be interested in changing the economic system which placed them in that position. Similarly, those with the least “votes” will be more willing to buy ecologically destructive products simply to make ends meet rather than any real desire to do so. In addition, one individual’s decision not to buy something will easily be swamped by others seeking the best deal, i.e. the lowest prices, due to economic necessity or ignorance. Money (quantity) counts in the market, not values (quality).

Then there is the matter of sourcing of secondary products. After all, most products we consume are made up of a multitude of other goods and it is difficult, if not impossible, to know where these component parts come from. Thus we have no real way of knowing whether your latest computer has parts produced in sweatshops in third-world countries nor would a decision not to buy it be communicated that far back down the market chain (in fact, the company would not even know that you were even thinking about buying a product unless you used non-market means to inform them and then they may simply dismiss an individual as a crank).

So the notion that consumerism can be turned to pressurising companies is deeply flawed. This is not to suggest that we become unconcerned about how we spend our money. Far from it. Buying greener products rather than the standard one does have an impact. It just means being aware of the limitations of green consumerism, particularly as a means of changing the world. Rather, we must look to changing how goods are produced. This applies, of course, to shareholder democracy as well. Buying shares in a firm rarely results in an majority at the annual meetings nor, even if it did, does it allow an effective say in the day-to-day decisions management makes.

Thus green consumerism is hindered by the nature of the market — how the market reduces everything to price and so hides the information required to make truly informed decisions on what to consume. Moreover, it is capable of being used to further ecological damage by the use of PR to paint a false picture of the companies and their environmental activities. In this way, the general public think things are improving while the underlying problems remain (and, perhaps, get worse). Even assuming companies are honest and do minimise their environmental damage they cannot face the fundamental cause of the ecological crisis in the “grow-or-die” principle of capitalism (“green” firms need to make profits, accumulate capital and grow bigger), nor do they address the pernicious role of advertising or the lack of public control over production and investment under capitalism. Hence it is a totally inadequate solution.

As green Sharon Beder notes, green marketing aims at “increasing consumption, not reducing it. Many firms [seek] to capitalise on new markets created by rising environmental consciousness” with such trends prompting “a surge of advertisements and labels claiming environmental benefits. Green imagery was used to sell products, and caring for the environment became a marketing strategy” and was a “way of redirecting a willingness to spend less into a willingness to buy green products.” This means that firms can “expand their market share to include consumers that want green products. Since manufacturers still make environmentally damaging products and retailers still sell non-green products on shelves next to green ones, it is evident that green marketing is merely a way of expanding sales. If they were genuinely concerned to protect the environment they would replace the unsound products with sound ones, not just augment their existing lines.” Moreover, green marketing “does not necessarily mean green products, but false and misleading claims can be hard for consumers to detect” while the “most cynical marketers simply use environmental imagery to conjure up the impression that a product is good for the environment without making any real claims at all.” Ultimately, green consumerism “reduces people to consumers. Their power to influence society is reduced to their purchasing power.” It “does not deal with issues such as economic growth on a finite planet, the power of transnational corporations, and the way power is structured in our society.” [Global Spin, pp. 176–80]

Andrew Watson sums up green consumerism very eloquently as follows:

“green consumerism, which is largely a cynical attempt to maintain profit margins, does not challenge capital’s eco-cidal accumulation, but actually facilitates it by opening a new market. All products, no matter how ‘green’, cause some pollution, use some resources and energy, and cause some ecological disturbance. This would not matter in a society in which production was rationally planned, but in an exponentially expanding economy, production, however ‘green’, would eventually destroy the Earth’s environment. Ozone-friendly aerosols, for example, still use other harmful chemicals; create pollution in their manufacture, use and disposal; and use large amounts of resources and energy. Of course, up to now, the green pretensions of most companies have been exposed largely as presenting an acceptably green image, with little or no substance. The market is presented as the saviour of the environment. Environmental concern is commodified and transformed into ideological support for capitalism. Instead of raising awareness of the causes of the ecological crisis, green consumerism mystifies them. The solution is presented as an individual act rather than as the collective action of individuals struggling for social change. The corporations laugh all the way to the bank.” [From Green to Red, pp. 9–10]

“Ethical” consumerism, like “ethical” investment, is still based on profit making, the extraction of surplus value from others. This is hardly “ethical,” as it cannot challenge the inequality in exchange and power that lies at the heart of capitalism nor the authoritarian social relationships it creates. Therefore it cannot really undermine the ecologically destructive nature of capitalism.

In addition, since capitalism is a world system, companies can produce and sell their non-green and dangerous goods elsewhere. Many of the products and practices banned or boycotted in developed countries are sold and used in developing ones. For example, Agent Orange (used as to defoliate forests during the Vietnam War by the US) is used as an herbicide in the Third World, as is DDT. Agent Orange contains one of the most toxic compounds known to humanity and was responsible for thousands of deformed children in Vietnam. Ciba-Geigy continued to sell Enterovioform (a drug which caused blindness and paralysis in at least 10,000 Japanese users of it) in those countries that permitted it to do so. Many companies have moved to developing countries to escape the stricter pollution and labour laws in the developed countries.

Neither does green consumerism question why it should be the ruling elites within capitalism that decide what to produce and how to produce it. Since these elites are driven by profit considerations, if it is profitable to pollute, pollution will occur. Moreover, green consumerism does not challenge the (essential) capitalist principle of consumption for the sake of consumption, nor can it come to terms with the fact that “demand” is created, to a large degree, by “suppliers,” specifically by advertising agencies that use a host of techniques to manipulate public tastes, as well as using their financial clout to ensure that “negative” (i.e. truthful) stories about companies’ environmental records do not surface in the mainstream media.

Because ethical consumerism is based wholly on market solutions to the ecological crisis, it is incapable even of recognising a key root cause of that crisis, namely the atomising nature of capitalism and the social relationships it creates. Atomised individuals (“soloists”) cannot change the world, and “voting” on the market hardly reduces their atomisation. As Murray Bookchin argues, ”[t]ragically, these millions [of “soloists”] have surrendered their social power, indeed, their very personalities, to politicians and bureaucrats who live in a nexus of obedience and command in which they are normally expected to play subordinate roles. Yet this is precisely the immediate cause of the ecological crisis of our time — a cause that has its historic roots in the market society that engulfs us.” [Toward an Ecological Society, p. 81] This means that fighting ecological destruction today must be a social movement rather than one of individual consumption decisions or personalistic transformation. These can go on without questioning the ecocidal drive of capitalism which “will insidiously simplify the biosphere (making due allowances for ‘wilderness’ reserves and theme parks), steadily reduce the organic to the inorganic and the complex to the simple, and convert soil into sand — all at the expense of the biosphere’s integrity and viability. The state will still be an ever-present means for keeping oppressed people at bay and will ‘manage’ whatever crises emerge as best it can. Ultimately, society will tend to become more and more authoritarian, public life will atrophy.” [Bookchin, “The Future of the Ecology Movement,” pp. 1–20, Which Way for the Ecology Movement?, p. 14]

All this is not to suggest that individual decisions on what to consume are irrelevant, far from it. Nor are consumer boycotts a waste of time. If organised into mass movements and linked to workplace struggle they can be very effective. It is simply to point out that individual actions, important as they are, are no solution to social problems. Thus Bookchin:

“The fact is that we are confronted by a thoroughly irrational social system, not simply by predatory individuals who can be won over to ecological ideas by moral arguments, psychotherapy, or even the challenges of a troubled public to their products and behaviour … One can only commend the individuals who by virtue of their consumption habits, recycling activities. and appeals for a new sensibility undertake public activities to stop ecological degradation. Each surely does his or her part. But it will require a much greater effort — and organised, clearly conscious, and forward-looking political movement — to meet the basic challenges posed by our aggressively anti-ecological society. “Yes, we as individuals should change our lifestyles as much as possible, but it is the utmost short-sightedness to believe that that is all or even primarily what we have to do. We need to restructure the entire society, even as we engage in lifestyle changes and single-issue struggles against pollution, nuclear power plants, the excessive use of fossil fuels, the destruction of soil, and so forth. We must have a coherent analysis of the deep-seated hierarchical relationships and systems of domination, as well as class relationships and economic exploitation, that degrade people as well as the environment.” [“The Ecological Crisis, Socialism, and the need to remake society,” pp. 1–10, Society and Nature, vol. 2, no. 3, p. 4]

Using the capitalist market to combat the effects produced by that same market is no alternative. Until capitalism and the state are dismantled, solutions like ethical consumerism will be about as effective as fighting a forest fire with a water pistol. Such solutions are doomed to failure because they promote individual responses to social problems, problems that by their very nature require collective action, and deal only with the symptoms, rather than focusing on the cause of the problem in the first place. Real change comes from collective struggle, not individual decisions within the market place which cannot combat the cancerous growth principle of the capitalist economy. As such, ethical consumerism does not break from the logic of capitalism and so is doomed to failure.

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rabbitcruiser · 1 month

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Clearwater, BC (No. 4)

Forestry

Forestry was the principal industry in the area. There was one major mill in the area, in Vavenby, but that mill was closed permanently by Canfor in 2019 due to outdated equipment. There are several woodlot licenses within the area.

Agriculture

There is local production of beef, alfalfa, hay crops and vegetables.

Tourism

Tourism is where Clearwater gains international recognition. The town of Clearwater calls itself the "gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park", as the main access to the park is through the town. The park houses a multitude of lakes and waterfalls, including several inactive and potentially active volcanoes.

In 2012 the total number of tourism based visitors was 578,445. In 2011 the estimated economic impact of tourism in Wells Gray Country was $21,513,261. Sports tourism is also a growth sector for the community.

Mining

The town is close to the Ruddock Creek mine and the Harper Creek mine. The forest industry, tourism, and related outdoors and sports services are major industries in the area.

Source: Wikipedia

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notwiselybuttoowell · 1 year

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Last Wednesday night, Britain was robbed of one of its best-loved trees. Mike Pratt, the CEO of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, describes the venerable, now-recumbent sycamore at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall as a “totem tree; a touch point in the landscape”.

But the tree, standing alone in a national park, also reminded some of how nature-depleted England is. As environmentalist Ben Goldsmith said at the time: “That someone would have destroyed this iconic tree is beyond comprehension; but what’s even more shocking is that this was pretty much the only tree in that entire landscape. Our national parks can and should be so much better.”

According to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s latest estimates, just 7% of Northumberland meets the criteria needed for the UK government to fulfil its commitment to protect and prioritise 30% of the landscape for nature by 2030 – which is a little higher than the 5% average across England as a whole.

While Goldsmith overstates the case somewhat, low tree cover does partly explain why Northumberland is sometimes called the “land of far horizons”. The most remote and least populated of England’s national parks, its rolling hills are swathed by expansive areas of open moor, peatland, as well as large forestry plantations.

In common with most other national parks in Britain, much of this land is grazed by sheep and cattle. As Pratt explains, over decades and centuries, agriculture has gradually become more intensive, with the result that areas of the national park are now almost devoid of trees and “feel a little bit industrial in parts”, he says. This is not the fault of individual farmers, Pratt argues. “It’s just that no one’s ever made any big decisions about what it should look like, probably since Roman times.”

Now, the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap has given local communities and land managers a reason to reflect on, and make some serious choices about, how this landscape should look and function in the years to come.

A vision of renewal

From Pratt’s perspective, the corridor of land that roughly follows Hadrian’s Wall, from England’s east coast to west, is “possibly the biggest opportunity for a wilder landscape in England”.

On Wednesday, Northumberland national park authority announced its plans for how one part of that corridor would be renewed, with a new project signalling “a transformative shift towards a nature-first approach to land management”.

The project has been two years in the planning, but unveiling it this week, in the immediate aftermath of loss of the region’s most famous tree, felt like a fitting riposte to that crime. Tony Gates, chief executive of the National Park Authority, explained in a press release that his team decided it was imperative to seize the moment. “We are living through a nature crisis, a climate crisis and a wellbeing crisis,” he writes. “We must use this strength of feeling to drive change, for nature recovery and for our health and wellbeing.”

#hadrian's wall #northumberland #sycamore gap #trees #landscapes #agriculture #overgrazing #biodiversity

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Mark Wootton and his wife, Eve Kantor, were the carbon-neutral pioneers of Australia’s red meat industry.

Years before the Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C, and a decade before the Australian government committed to reaching net zero emissions, their family farm in south-western Victoria was declared carbon-neutral.

“In the early 2010s we were pretty cocky that we had conquered this thing,” Wootton says. “We thought we’d cracked the formula.”

Jigsaw Farms, a mosaic of lush pastures, eucalypt plantations, wildlife corridors and wetlands about 250km west of Melbourne, near the town of Hamilton, was the envy of the industry. It was lionised by the media, a favoured photo opportunity by politicians and held up by the red meat sector as a vision of the future.

The farm’s carbon-rich soils, 20% of which were forested, sequestered enough CO2 to offset its annual emissions from wool, lamb and beef production.

Or at least it did. The latest report tracking Jigsaw’s emissions, which is now undergoing peer review, confirmed that since about 2017 – the same year the industry body Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) announced a target of net zero emissions by 2030 – Jigsaw Farms has been emitting more greenhouse gases than it could sequester.

“Cows and sheep are still there producing the same amount of methane [every year], but the trees grow up and carbon sequestration slows down,” says the report author, Prof Richard Eckard.

Eckard is an agricultural economist and the director of the school of agriculture, food and ecosystem sciences at the University of Melbourne. He became involved in measuring Jigsaw’s emissions a decade ago.

The 3,378-hectare farm spans six titles, bought by Wootton and Kantor between 1996 and 2003. Hardwood timber plantations cover 295 hectares, 24 hectares is remnant forest and a further 268 hectares are set aside for biodiversity. It hosts a fine wool merino operation with about 20,000 ewes, and 550 head of cattle.

Initially, the hundreds and thousands of trees they planted, combined with a switch to perennial grasses, significantly increased the amount of carbon sequestered on the property.

But those trees have now matured and passed peak sequestration, meaning they absorb less C02 year-on-year, and the soil is so carbon rich it can’t sequester any additional C02 from the atmosphere.

“Ten years later it all slows down because carbon saturation,” Eckard says. “It’s just the law of diminishing returns.”

The latest Jigsaw study estimated that in 2021, the farm sequestered 70.3% to 83.2% of its annual emissions. By 2031, as the farm’s forests grow older, models predict it will absorb just over half of what it did when carbon sequestration peaked in 2012.

The dilemma Jigsaw now faces reflects the broader challenge of decarbonising Australia’s red meat industry, Eckard says.

The industry claims it has reduced its emissions by 65% compared with 2005 levels, but this reduction relies on recorded decreases in deforestation and increases in forest regrowth, which some analysis suggests is overstated.

“Carbon sequestration through forestry is a short-term buy out of trouble,” Eckard says. “You can plant your way out of trouble and, like Jigsaw, get seven years of net zero, but ultimately, unless you do something about the methane, you’re not going to stay net zero.”

Climate neutrality v the ‘seaweed solution’

Other efforts to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint have focused on attempting to reduce the amount of methane expelled from the rumen, which accounts for 80% of the sector’s emissions. MLA has put more than $180m towards the problem, with no solution forthcoming. The results from the longest running commercial trial of a seaweed cow-feed, which aimed to cut methane by more than 80%, were lacklustre.

Selective breeding and dietary changes can help, says Eckard, but it’s slow going.

“It took the animal 50m years to evolve to produce meat and eat grass the way it does,” he says. “That can’t be overcome in three-year funding rounds.”

But he says that if producers adopt current best practices that will reduce their emissions intensity per kilogram of meat produced while research finds the “seaweed solution”.

On Jigsaw Farms, high reproductive rates, fast-growing livestock due to genetic selection and ample feed, and grazing stock at double the density of other farms in the district helps reduce the emissions that go into producing each animal.

“If that lamb or calf grows faster, so it gets to market quicker, so it grows faster, so, to be brutal, it can die and be eaten – your carbon intensity is dropping,” Wootton says.

This allows Jigsaw to sell its wool, lamb and beef at a premium in a market that is increasingly looking for farmers who can demonstrate strong environmental credentials.

This is particularly important for the export-focused Australian market, Eckard says. Seventy per cent of Australian-grown beef is sold into global supply chains ruled by international corporations, all of whom have net zero targets.

That’s the impetus behind the MLA’s “world leading” net zero target. This month Guardian Australia reported that the industry body described the target as “aligning the industry” towards improvement and said it did not need to be met, though it remains committed to the goal. Environmental scientists say reporting on the goal is based on unreliable land clearing data.

David Jochinke, the president of the National Farmers Federation, says the target is about the “aspiration” towards decarbonisation.

“We’ve always said at the NFF, we’re not going to reduce production in an attempt to get to net zero,” he says. “Will we make it? I’m not really sure, but we are going to give it a red hot go.”

A 2023 CSIRO report found the industry would fall short of the net zero goal and recommended a “climate-neutral” target be adopted instead, which would theoretically be achieved by reaching a point where the sector no longer causes any additional warming to the planet.

Australia’s peak cattle body, Cattle Australia, has also called for a shift to climate neutrality. But both Eckard and Wootton say the industry shouldn’t change course.

“I fear that if the industry fiddled with the metric what they would be effectively saying is ‘methane is no longer an issue so we don’t have to worry about it’,” Eckard says.

The director of the Australian National University Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, Mark Howden, says that unachievable or “false [climate] targets” are ineffective and can alienate both industries and the public.

He says the red meat sector’s goal is “in a sense the wrong target”. “We do need to go net zero in terms of C02, but in the case of methane we need to reduce it by about two-thirds in the long term to effectively meet the Paris agreement,” he says.

Wootton says the benefits of their regenerative approach to farming persist even if the farm’s carbon accounts are now in the red.

They did not initially set out to be carbon-neutral. The timber plantations were established on Jigsaw Farms to offer an alternative source of income. They planted permanent native vegetation to encourage biodiversity and shelter belts to protect livestock, and dug deep dams so they would always have a secure water supply.

A bird survey in 1996 found 46 bird species on the land. Today, there are 174. The land is healthier – that is, ironically, why carbon sequestration has stabilised.

“People come to us and go, shit, if they can’t go carbon-neutral, what does that mean for us,” Wootton says.

“It means you’ll have to do some of what we’ve done, do things differently from what we’ve done, and do some other things that we don’t even know we can do yet.

“There’s no silver bullet here, but there’s some silver buckshot, hopefully.”

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Agroforestry with oaks and hemp for more biodiversity, reforestation and soil improvement

Agroforestry, forestry and agriculture with oaks and hemp can improve soils, biodiversity and water balance, that's why Greening Deserts launched the program Agrarhanf.com, Bodenrettung.com und Eichenwald.org. Oaks harbor and enhance biodiversity more than any other trees!

The contributions and projects are intended to support forestry and agricultural managers with useful ideas, impulses and innovative solutions. We recommend planting tree rows more densely in the beginning and then singling out individual trees as the years go by. In the beginning, larger trees can be planted and slightly smaller ones in between, which are then useful as replacements and for the region. This technique is very proven in Eastern Europe and the agroforestry is therefore also a kind of tree nursery. Agroforestry systems are less susceptible to forest fires.

Mitigation of climate change impacts through healthier and stronger ecosystems, higher soil and air moisture are essential for survival, especially with the increasing loss of cropland worldwide. Flowering trees and wildflowers on trees can attract more pollinators and important insects (beneficial insects) which, like birds, also reduce pests. Agroforestry is therefore one of the best ways to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events such as droughts. Alternative tree species with nutritious berries and nuts as well as hardy palms can be found on Greening Deserts project pages and naturally on the Leipzig Palms Project. In the meantime, there are also plenty of suitable industrial hemp varieties, just read the official regulations for the cultivation of hemp in Germany. We recommend undemanding, tall-growing and narrow hemp varieties for the production of hemp fiber. Bushier sorts for more leaves and hemp seeds, such as for food and feed. Commercial hemp can significantly reduce nitrogen and methane emissions, this has been confirmed many times by international researchers and studies. Some hemp varieties require very little water and can improve long-term biodiversity, nutrient supply and soil moisture. Similar to lupines, hemp can also be used as a green manure, for example if there are times when yields or growth are not so good in individual years, the plants can be added to the soil after harvesting together with compost and / or leaves. For hemp cultivation, no pesticides and very little fertilizer are needed.

There are multiple options of tree planting, especially drought-tolerant oaks! Planting of pre-germinated seeds, e.g. germinated acorns, transplanting of young plants and cuttings around old trees in open areas in the forest or at the forest edge. Purchasing perennial oaks and seedlings from nurseries especially for urban regions and urban areas where larger trees are needed. If there is extreme abundance of oaks and saplings in some years, they can be taken from old trees. Otherwise it would be a pity if they die in the forest due to lack of light or are destroyed by mowing on meadows in the park. As a result, many millions of oaks are probably lost every year. The projects, campaigns and initiatives should also change or improve this, for example by showing how to do it, giving useful tips and having many people follow the movement. Not only people from the concerned areas but also people from all areas and branches, also from the educational area, for example young people from schools and students from universities. After all, collecting and planting oak trees is not only a nice balance to intellectual work, it is good for health and properly implemented also a kind of sport. In addition, one is more outside in nature and can learn a lot.

One can harvest acorns very effectively in places with the raking and a special vacuum cleaner, sustainably and only a part at a time, especially at half mast and blast mast. As some clever farmers, foresters and forest owners have already done. Every year there are acorns in abundance, according to estimates several thousand tons, sustainable harvesting would not harm ecosystems, on the contrary... too much acorns are not good for soils! You can harvest acorns very effectively in places with raking and a special vacuum cleaner, sustainably and only a part at a time, especially with half mast and blast mast. As some smart farmers, foresters and forest owners have already done.

With healthy and natural feeds like hemp and acorns you can replace many of these feeds in the short term and in the long term! Especially oaks with large fruits are suitable for agroforestry, where rows of trees are planted in fields. Useful crops can then be grown between the rows. Acorns are good not only for animals, but also for humans, as a healthy addition to the diet or medicine. Acorn meal is very healthy and acorns with residual bitter compounds are good for the stomach and intestines.

The potential for more sustainable livestock production is enormous. In Spain, animals are partially fed on oak trees. Iberian acorn-fed pigs eat only acorns, grasses and herbs from pastures. Acorn fattening and pig fattening could also in Germany not only reduce feed costs, costly and environmentally harmful procurement of feed. It would protect together with increased hemp cultivation soils and forests worldwide, since soils are destroyed less by deforestation and harmful crops. Of course, meat consumption or production should also be reduced globally - especially overproduction and senseless waste.

There is simply too much food being wasted, thrown away or going bad; improved distribution and preservation through better or faster drying could help. At the same time, less environmentally damaging crops such as corn, canola and soy should be grown along the way. Particularly intensive agriculture damages soils; oily plant parts can seal soils or repel water. This is fatal when prolonged droughts dry out the soil severely and rain then does not seep in well in many places or even runs off completely on the surface.

In order to bring forward topics such as species conservation, biodiversity, education, climate and environmental protection, as well as to promote a more sustainable forestry and agriculture, we want to increasingly involve schools and universities in our actions as well as projects in the years until 2030. The Oak Park and Oak Forest project Eichenwald.org was established together with the Schools Forest Initiative in 2019 and 2020.

We want to plant about 50,000 trees for and region, together with schools and school classes. The floodplain forest could be extended by a few meters at the edges! If one the relationship of the enormous meadows and open spaces which lie around the Auwald and forests in Saxonia one asks oneself why no or so few forest extensions were made until today. There is enough space around the alluvial forest and forests in Saxony. One does not need therefore necessarily a new forest to plant. Already on a meter band more forest at the edge of the forest thousands of new trees could be planted! If the work and projects are finally financially and actively supported, the actions and projects can be implemented more quickly, even by the end of 2023. Otherwise, due to lack of money and time, all the work and other important projects of the founder can unfortunately not hire helpers, get equipment or stuff is needed and will plant the oaks themselves over time and then plant out somewhere else. Then, unfortunately, there will be no Leipzig forest expansion with many important tree species and oak varieties. Because without any payment and support it simply does not work, especially under the current circumstances and plight of the founder, which lives since spring at subsistence level. The Oak park and forest actions since a few weeks takes almost all working time and free time, if there comes no support thousands of sprouted acorns will be planted in buckets, pots and bags. This saves a lot of time and ways.

Almost 40,000 oaks have already been planted over the years in Germany and regions of Europe. These are now well adapted to the drought, because they were planted out early and thus could root deeply. In Leipzig and region about 12,000 oaks were planted out! The founder of the Urban Greening Camp and Vertical Farming Startup has collected acorns from many different trees, these can then be easily put into the ground when they have germinated. The germination rate is very high and the mortality rate very low because oaks root very quickly and deeply - so they survive drought years quite well as we have unfortunately had more often now.

Oaks support more biodiversity than any other German or native trees. Individual specimens with hundreds of species have been discovered and recently even a world record with well over a thousand species! As some Greening Deserts articles and projects have already well shown or extensively explained. Projects and programs like the Trillion Trees Initiative have been exploring these relationships for years, especially the relationship between biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and trees that are essential for the survival of many other species. If we save, protect and propagate key tree species on which many other species depend, we also protect many thousands of species in the plant and animal kingdoms, as well as soils, waters, microorganisms, insects and fungi! Key species and endangered tree species should be primarily introduced into ecosystems and forests. Various EU organizations and official bodies were informed the years several times - also directly by email and contacted with many letters, unfortunately ignored by many or answered only superficially. The Urban Greening and Vertical Farming Startup not only wants more creative urban greening with tree containers or raised beds and planting walls. It also wants to establish more mini-forests in Leipzig and the region, also to create hotspots for biodiversity. Municipalities, farmers and forest owners from all over Germany are invited to provide parts of their area(s) for this project.

It is a win-win situation for everyone as such a mini-forest promotes a good climate and insect diversity in the region, in addition various tree species can also be planted more densely to use them in the future for further reforestation or forestation in the region, this is not only logistically sensible, but also saves money, time and resources. The small forests can serve as a diverse nursery or growing forest, so to speak. Greening Deserts founders have been creating the concept for several years and to date it is mature, because it is to be implemented together with the emerging movement of agroforestry and agrovoltaics throughout Germany and then Europe. The main project can be reached under GreeningCamp or GreeningDeserts.com, in addition the Trillion Trees Initiative and various forest projects will support this movement in the future.

Greening Deserts founders and researchers explore with various projects not only drylands and arid ecosystems, but also wetlands such as floodplains, riparian forests, wet forests, bogs or swamps, lake and river landscapes. Long-term studies of marsh trees and wetland plants have been carried out, including photographic studies and in such a number of wetlands of Europe. Swamps and bog forests have been documented over many years. Results will be published with the projects and project developments like Eichenwald.org, MoorForest and SwampForest.org in the future. The international platform will then be accessible at WetForest.org. For years we have been recommending the reforestation and expansion of peatlands, which can store more carbon CO2 than any other ecosystem, and to further reduce emissions, especially methane emissions, trees should be planted. Swamp or bog trees such as swamp oak or bald cypress grow relatively fast and together with organisms such as bacteria and fungi can stabilize the water bodies or wet soils, in some cases even bind methane as well as convert it. Wetlands without trees warm up faster than moist forests which cast shade and are much cooler than open areas. This is also a reason why wetlands release more methane, forest ecosystems suffer from droughts or extreme drought, store less carbon and can even release it - especially through forest fires and dried out or destroyed soils. Mixed forests and tree species that favor soil moisture also have a much lower risk of wildfire. Trees can cool the area by many degrees, even in urban areas, almost all cities should know this by now.

Air pollution, insecticides and pesticides are not only a threat to bees, they also endanger many other species, especially near agricultural and livestock farms. Many of the trees and forests typically found in forestry are monocultures and conifers such as Douglas fir, spruce, pine, larch and fir - unfortunately, these do not provide much nectar. Nearly 80 percent of conifers were felled because of damage. At just under 70 percent, the share of damaged wood in total logging in 2019 was more than three times higher than in 2010. As already described in the article on the Leipzig Oak Park of Diversity project, strong tree species such as oaks are also affected. Whether due to pests, powdery mildew or drought stress, the plants suffer greatly from the drought. Like many deciduous trees, oaks belong to the deep-rooted species, which fetch water from lower soil layers. What they do not need themselves, they release closer to the surface. This makes oaks good soil regulators, for example through pronounced symbioses with microorganisms and fungi. Oaks and other robust trees are suffering from climate change, as are many people and animals. Tree damage and forest degradation result not only from fires, drought and heat waves, but also from fungal infestations, pests, snow breakage, storms, floods and environmental toxins - as well as air and water pollution.

According to climate research, long-term studies and weather experts, extreme drought is becoming normal in Europe in the summer. In spring, many places around the world also lack the water needed for healthy plant growth. Soils and forests can hold less water because the important reservoirs are not only dried out but damaged, i.e. the storage capacity is reduced and in some cases reduced for years. When middle and deeper soil layers harden, humus layers turn to dust or are destroyed, even a lot of rain will not help for the time being. It then takes years of moderate rain and some plant growth until these soil layers are loosened and watered again. Trees, hedges and other plants that can form complex, strong and deep roots need several years to loosen medium and deep soil layers again. This is why ground cover, soil conservation measures and deep rooting plants like thistles are so important. Greening Deserts has therefore started the project SoilRescue.eu and TrillionTrees.eu.

The destruction of soils by extensive agriculture, surface mining and drainage accelerates land degradation. A major problem is the hardening and water repellency of soils due to greasy or oily surfaces. Fats, oils, and waxes from plant parts fall to the ground with the particulate matter. Rain then cannot penetrate the top layer of soil and runs off superficially. Factors such as soil type, plant species, temperature and the degree of desiccation determine how water repellent the soil becomes. Often, soils cannot be loosened by plowing until after harvest. However, if the drought lasts for a long time, there is a risk of soil erosion by wind - especially in the fall there are more winds and storms. We can all only hope that there is not another winter drought, as this would damage the soils for years to come. Already in 2018, more soil conservation measures should have been implemented, such as covering with ground covers, emergency irrigation with extra canals, ponds and rainwater storage above ground or underground. There are some other effective and innovative methods such as agrophotovoltaics, hemp cultivation, and desert bamboo.

Due to tree mortality during drought years, Germany is missing billions of trees; these cannot be replanted quickly by private and state forestry companies. This is compounded by more difficult conditions due to extreme weather and future droughts. Many of the new forest plantings since 2018 have died, often far more than half of all young trees. Movements like Fridays for Future and school groups should be involved in a variety of reforestation and planting activities - such as collecting seeds, planting trees and wildflowers. Especially for children and young people, it makes sense to combine healthy exercise, nature and fresh air with meaningful actions for people and the environment. During the actions you can not only learn a lot but also get a better understanding of nature and the environment. Especially in this autumn there is a chance to collect millions of acorns for new plantations and to plant perennial trees. This can be done basically all winter long if it gets as mild as 2019, there were even weeks in January and February with spring temperatures.

Reforestation and other tree planting activities should be concentrated more in the fall and more in the spring with the current climate conditions. This will give the young trees more time to root deeper and have a higher chance of surviving in a new drought year. Of course, extra watering can be done, and often a simple plastic bottle with drip irrigation is all that is needed. This simple irrigation technique is often seen in Africa and India. So you don't need to buy new products or techniques for watering trees, there is already enough plastic waste! SchoolsForest and 'Schools Forest Up' is a project idea of Greening Deserts and together with other planting actions, in a community, could plant the areas with forest damage faster than you think.

Contributions and quotes of Greening Deserts founder Oliver Caplikas:

Agroforestry is one of the best ways for forestry and agriculture to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events such as droughts. It allows for more sustainable agriculture and ecological forestry, as an agroforestry using only trees as a type of nursery is also possible. #ClimateAdaptation

Climate protection, nature conservation and environmental protection is species protection, so it is also human protection.

Europe should finally wake up and promote more hemp cultivation to support biodiversity, CO2 storage, ecosystem restoration and soil improvement - especially in drought regions and areas with deforested or degraded soils. More sustainable agriculture is possible if hemp production increases in European countries. Healthy agriculture with hemp also requires no pesticides and very little fertilizer or some green manure and mineral fertilizers such as rock meal every year.

Greening Deserts and Trillion Trees Initiative has been informing EU and parties for years about the problems of burning fossil fuels like wood and coal. Don't burn trees and forests, use hemp and rice straw for building, animal feed.... #agriculturalhemp.com #hempcultivation #industrialhemp.

Greening Deserts has launched new sustainable organic farming projects. One of them is called #Agrarhanf.de, a German project for industrial hemp that can improve biodiversity, animal and soil health - and reduce carbon and methane emissions! #organic farming #hemp fodder #hemp pellets.

Hemp can help improve air, climate, soil and water quality. Hemp plants support biodiversity and protect forests. Global hemp cultivation can reduce climate change impacts such as deforestation, desertification and global warming.

Hemp paper like hemp toilet paper can reduce deforestation and global warming worldwide! Prevent forest dieback with #hemppaper, improve biodiversity and soils with hemp farming. #agricultural hemp #soil saver #soil conservation #climate saver #utility hemp.

Feeding agricultural hemp to cows can lower their stress levels and improve their overall health. Hemp could replace corn, soy and other polluting crops - saving forests, soils and rainforests! Like sea grass, agricultural hemp can reduce methane emissions from cows!

Greening Deserts projects like agricultural hemp help farmers, growers and foresters with biodiversity, soil and climate protection by providing useful hints and advice, such as soil improvement, effective plant breeding, sustainable nutrition, cheap and environmentally friendly feed sourcing.

For several years, Greening Deserts projects have been recommending politics and business to finally promote / encourage soil improvement with agricultural / industrial hemp on a large scale. See article Hemp cultivation in surface mining. Not much has happened to date. #agricultural hemp #hemp paper #hemp seed

Many companies in Germany are dedicated to paper production, hemp paper production is largely absent. The machines or production is set on waste paper or pulp. German machinery and paper manufacturers do not produce hemp paper on a large scale. #hemppaper

We don't have much time left to stop global warming and the loss of biodiversity, of which cities and urban areas are a very large part. The simple formula applies: Urban Greening = Urban Cooling. That is why the projects like Greening Camp and the private organization GlobalGreening.org, among others, were founded. Global greening is the only large-scale and nature-based solution to noticeably cool the planet and particularly affected regions. With this, it may be possible to get back below 1.5 degrees by 2050.

We hope that Europe and Germany will finally use more hemp for biodiversity and large-scale soil improvement and drought protection. Drought or drought tolerant plants and trees such as sweet chestnuts, oaks,.. can improve agroforestry and ecological forestry in the long term and sustainably.

*Acorn fattening, also commonly called eckerich in German-speaking areas, was a widespread agricultural practice in Central Europe until the 19th century. Domestic pigs were driven into the woods to gorge themselves on acorns, beechnuts and chestnuts. The word "fattening" originally referred to the tree fruits used as cattle feed. Later it was restricted to acorns and beechnuts used as pig feed. Today, the word mast is generally used to refer to the "fattening" of animals. In addition, the seed production of oaks and beeches was called, for example, eckerich, ecker, acker or acker. From this, the acker was derived from an agricultural point of view. - Wikipedia

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Export Summary-Mexico buys U.S. corn, Taiwan buys Brazilian corn 2024/09/26 Sept 25 (Reuters) - Snapshot of the global export markets for grains, oilseeds and edible oils as reported by government and private sources as of the end of business on Wednesday: CORN SALE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed private sales of 180,000 tons of U.S. corn to Mexico in the 2024/25 marketing year. CORN SALE: Taiwan's MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced from Brazil in an international tender on Sept. 25, European traders said. RICE SALE: Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog is believed to have purchased an estimated 450,000 metric tons of rice in an international tender seeking the same volume which closed his week, European traders said. WHEAT SALE: Importer group TFMA in Thailand is believed to have purchased around 60,000 to 65,000 metric tons of animal feed wheat in a tender on Wednesday for up to 195,000 tons, European traders said. CORN TENDER: Algerian state agency ONAB has issued an international tender to purchase around 240,000 metric tons of animal feed corn sourced from Argentina or Brazil only, European traders said. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Sept. 26, they said. WHEAT TENDER: Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling wheat which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Oct. 1. FAILED BARLEY TENDER: Jordan's state grain buyer is believed to have made no purchase in an international tender for 120,000 metric tons of animal feed barley which closed on Sept. 25, European traders said. WHEAT TENDER: Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is seeking to buy a total of 112,580 metric tons of food-quality wheat from the United States, Canada and Australia in a regular tender that will close on Sept. 26.

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All-terrain Vehicle: Industry Dynamics, Major Companies Analysis and Forecast- 2030

All-terrain Vehicle Industry Overview

The global all-terrain vehicle market size was valued at USD 4.54 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2023 to 2030.

The rising popularity of outdoor sports activities, including off-road events, the increasing number of adventure and trail parks, and the rising demand for all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) for agricultural and military applications are the major factors propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growing disposable income and purchasing capacity of individuals in developed and developing economies are anticipated to drive the demand for all-terrain vehicles over the forecast period.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the All-terrain Vehicle Market

The market for all-terrain vehicles witnessed negative growth during the first half of 2020 owing to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The global lockdown and restrictions led to the temporary closure of various assembly and manufacturing units. However, the increasing demand for recreational activities across the globe is likely to contribute to market growth.

An all-terrain vehicle is also known as a light utility vehicle. It is a motorized off-road vehicle designed to travel on four wheels with low-pressure or non-pneumatic tires and a handlebar for steering control. ATVs are divided into two categories: type I and type II. The type I category is intended for use by a single rider with no passengers and the type II category is intended for use by a rider and a passenger. Type II ATVs are equipped with a designated seating position behind the rider.

ATVs are best known for their maneuverability in off-road and rough terrain capabilities. The design of the vehicle ensures better protection from harsh operating environments compared to conventional vehicles. They have wide applications in forestry, sports, military, agriculture, and defense. Over the past few years, ATVs have gained popularity owing to their ease of use in remote areas and their ability to offer a convenient way to carry supplies and equipment. These vehicles are often used in off-road surroundings, although in recent years, several regions have allowed them to be driven on public roads as well.

The demand for ATVs has witnessed a rise in the agricultural sector for various farm-related activities, such as weed control, fence mending, field plowing, general transportation, and animal handling. They are also used in applications such as manufacturing, construction, utilities, mining, and search & rescue. Several key companies are organizing adventure sports & off-road racing events and offering sponsorships to acquire new customers and increase product visibility.

The demand for gasoline ATVs has increased significantly owing to their wide uses in sports and military applications. Heavy-duty ATVs are primarily equipped with diesel engines for material handling and powerful towing applications. Electric ATVs are gaining popularity in Europe and North America as an alternative to ATVs operating on diesel and gasoline. Fluctuating prices and environmental concerns about gasoline and diesel are some factors that are projected to drive the demand for electric vehicles across the globe. The introduction of powerful electric motors enables electric all-terrain vehicles to offer a performance advantage over the diesel and gasoline variants.

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• The global truck rental market was estimated at USD 121.38 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2030.

• The global digital logistics market size was estimated at USD 29.18 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is highly competitive, and the players are undertaking strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations to increase their global reach. For instance, in May 2023, Polaris Inc. unveiled the 2024 XPEDITION XP and ADV models, marking the introduction of a pioneering category referred to as ‘Adventure side-by-sides’. These cutting-edge vehicles combine the off-road capabilities of conventional side-by-sides with the convenience and ample storage capacity commonly found in premium overlanding experiences. With the 2024 XPEDITION XP and ADV models, Polaris Inc. aimed to redefine the adventure vehicle market by offering a unique blend of rugged performance and enhanced comfort for off-road enthusiasts:

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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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LINHAI POWERSPORTS USA CORPORATION

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Recent Developments

In March 2023, Polaris Inc. unveiled the RZR Pro R Factory, a specialized UT (Utility Terrain) vehicle specifically designed for competitive racing. This purpose-built vehicle has undergone meticulous engineering to deliver exceptional performance in demanding conditions encountered in open desert racing. With the introduction of the RZR Pro R Factory, Polaris Inc. aimed to provide racers with a high-performance vehicle that is optimized for the challenges and rigors of intense off-road racing competitions.

In January 2022, John Deere introduced two additions to their utility vehicle lineup: the XUV835R Gator Utility Vehicle and the XUV865R Gator Utility Vehicle. With these new models, John Deere aimed to provide customers an enhanced capabilities and a premium experience, ensuring that their utility vehicle needs are met with the utmost satisfaction.

In September 2021, Yamaha introduced the Grizzly 90, a specially designed sports model intended for young individuals aged ten and above. This youth-focused vehicle boasts a low-maintenance 90cc engine that incorporates air-cooling and wet-sump lubrication for optimal performance.

In June 2021, Kawasaki unveiled the BRUTE FORCE 750 4x4i, an off-road vehicle designed for thrilling outdoor adventures. Powered by a fuel-injected 749cc V-twin engine, this vehicle delivers outstanding performance on challenging terrains. It comes equipped with various features such as a front differential lock, selectable drive modes, and continuous variable transmission (CT), all contributing to improved traction and overall performance.

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Road Freight Procurement Intelligence 2024-2030: A Comprehensive Guide

Procurement of road freight services, also known as ‘road haulage,’ benefits buyers from several end-use sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, fishing and forestry, and mining & quarrying. The global market size was estimated at USD 3,912 billion in 2023. Creating a successful, efficient, and secure logistics strategy is crucial for any business that relies on transporting goods. Key benefits of these services include affordability, availability, speed, and flexibility. APAC dominated the global industry, comprising 32% of the global market share in 2023. The rapidly growing e-commerce sector in developing countries, including India and China, has greatly increased the demand in APAC.

Road networks offer extensive coverage, granting access to remote regions. They facilitate flexible scheduling, allowing service providers to adapt to delivery times according to demand fluctuations or urgent needs. Compared to alternative transportation modes (rail or air), this mode demands lower initial investments in infrastructure or specialized vehicles. A few of the key challenges are driver shortages, fuel price volatility, and infrastructure issues. For instance, maintenance or construction projects on key highways or roads disrupt traffic flow, causing delays and detours for freight carriers. Similarly, fuel price fluctuations substantially impact operating costs for service providers, thus affecting their profitability.

Key technology trends that are driving the growth of the industry include deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles, use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), real-time freight visibility and automation, and predictive analytics. For instance, to ensure real-time freight visibility and automation, service providers are deploying advanced technologies, such as real-time tracking systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), to provide precise, real-time information on the location and status of shipments. Similarly, the adoption of predictive analytics has improved the accuracy of demand forecasting, route planning, and risk management in road freight services. It is being used to analyze vast amounts of data on weather patterns, traffic conditions, and historical performance.

Order your copy of the Road Freight Procurement Intelligence Report, 2024 - 2030, published by Grand View Research, to get more details regarding day one, quick wins, portfolio analysis, key negotiation strategies of key suppliers, and low-cost/best-cost sourcing analysis

Key suppliers in this industry are prioritizing the reduction of their carbon footprint by embracing green technologies and alternative fuels. Key initiatives involve incorporating renewable energy sources for electric vehicles (EVs) and researching alternatives such as bio-LNG and bio-CNG. The objective is to attain decarbonization and adhere to international climate agreements such as the Paris Accord. Moreover, prominent suppliers are placing a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, scalability, and strategic partnerships. In terms of the demand landscape, buyers are increasingly focusing on tracking capabilities, reputation, and reliability.

The prices of products in this industry alter based on several parameters. Key factors leading to fluctuations in prices include type of shipment (FTL/LTL), speed and transit time, cargo volume and weight, distance covered, customs and tariffs, and labor cost. For instance, customs procedures can sometimes cause delays or disruptions in the transportation process, as goods may get held up at border crossings, leading to longer transit times. In terms of cargo volume and weight, larger or heavier shipments may require additional handling or special equipment for loading and unloading, which can increase the carrier's operational expenses.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry experienced significant challenges due to supply chain disruptions. Road closures, movement restrictions, and government-enforced lockdowns prompted many service providers to halt their operations temporarily. The implementation of safety measures, such as frequent sanitization, social distancing, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), further complicated operations. Additionally, health concerns affected the availability of truck drivers and other logistics personnel. Post 2023, freight volumes and shipments have seen considerable improvement.

Road Freight Sourcing Intelligence Highlights

• This market consists of a fragmented landscape, with the players engaged in intense competition.

• Buyers have substantial bargaining power due to the ease of switching to alternative service providers.

• India, China, Lithuania, Poland, and Bulgaria are preferred as low-cost or best-cost countries within their relevant regions for sourcing and procurement due to low vehicle costs, cheap labor costs, and favorable government policies.

• The key components of the cost structure involve the cost of vehicles, fuel, labor, technology, licensing and compliance, maintenance and repair, and others. Other costs include safety equipment, general and administrative, rent and utilities, loading and unloading, road taxes and tolls, and marketing and sales.

Browse through Grand View Research’s collection of procurement intelligence studies:

• Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) Procurement Intelligence Report, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

• Commercial Print Services Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

Road Freight - Key Suppliers

• A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

• CMA CGM Group

• DSV A/S

• Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

• FedEx Corporation

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

• Kuehne + Nagel International AG

• Landstar System Holdings, Inc.

• Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

• United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Road Freight Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Growth Rate: CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 5% - 10% increase (Annually)

• Pricing Models: Flat-rate pricing, mileage-based pricing, volume-based pricing, weight-based pricing, spot pricing, contract pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Geographical service provision, industries served, years in service, employee strength, revenue generated, key clientele, regulatory certifications, freight type (FTL/LTL), maximum weight per shipment, containerized/non-containerized, long-haul/short-haul, temperature controlled, real-time tracking, value-add services (storage/labeling/bundling/packing), lead time, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

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How to Choose the Right Forestry Mulching Company in Newberry, Florida

Newberry, Florida, is known for its lush greenery and abundant natural spaces. If you’re a land owner looking to clear land for development, agricultural purposes, or simply to improve your property’s aesthetics, forestry mulching is an eco-friendly and efficient solution. But with several forestry mulching companies operating in Newberry, choosing the right one can be overwhelming.

This article will guide you through the process of selecting the most suitable forestry mulching company in Newberry, Florida.

Understanding Forestry Mulching

Forestry mulching, also known as arbor mulching or grinding, is a land clearing technique that utilizes specialized machinery to grind trees, stumps, and other vegetation into a fine mulch. This mulch is then spread back onto the cleared area, enriching the soil and suppressing weed growth. Compared to traditional land clearing methods like bulldozing, forestry mulching offers several advantages:

Environmentally Friendly: Forestry mulching minimizes soil erosion and disruption, promoting a healthier ecosystem. The recycled mulch acts as a natural fertilizer, retaining moisture and promoting plant growth.

Cost-Effective: While the upfront cost might seem comparable to traditional methods, forestry mulching eliminates the need for hauling away debris and reduces the need for additional soil amendments.

Time-Saving: Forestry mulching is a swift process, allowing you to clear your land and prepare it for further development quickly.

Aesthetically Pleasing: The resulting mulch layer creates a natural-looking finish, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

Finding the Right Forestry Mulching Company in Newberry

Once you’ve decided on forestry mulching for your land clearing project in Newberry, it’s time to find the most qualified company for the job. Here are some key factors to consider:

Experience and Licensing: Ensure the company has extensive experience operating forestry mulching equipment in Florida. Verify that they possess the necessary licenses and permits to operate in Newberry. Look for companies that have been in business for several years and have a proven track record of successful projects.

Insurance: The company should carry adequate liability and worker’s compensation insurance to protect you from any unforeseen circumstances during the project.

Equipment Capabilities: Different forestry mulching machines have varying capacities. Inquire about the size and type of machinery the company utilizes. Ensure their equipment is suitable for the size and scope of your land clearing project.

Safety Protocols: Forestry mulching involves operating heavy machinery. Choose a company that prioritizes safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and employing well-trained operators.

Waste Disposal: While forestry mulching minimizes waste removal, there might be instances where residual materials need to be hauled away. Ask the company about their waste disposal procedures and any associated costs.

Obtaining Quotes and Asking Questions

After shortlisting a few potential forestry mulching companies in Newberry, contact them to request quotes. Be prepared to provide details about your project, including:

The size and location of the land to be cleared

The type and density of vegetation present

Your desired outcome for the cleared land

A reputable company will conduct a site visit to assess your land and provide a detailed quote outlining the scope of work, estimated timeframe, and cost breakdown. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about their experience, equipment capabilities, safety procedures, and waste disposal plans.

Land Clearing Services in Newberry

Remember, not all forestry mulching companies offer the same range of services. While some specialize solely in grinding trees and vegetation, others might provide additional land clearing services like:

Brush clearing: Removing smaller trees, shrubs, and undergrowth.

Stump grinding: Eliminating remaining stumps after tree removal.

Land leveling: Grading and smoothing the cleared area for further development.

Inquire about the additional services offered by the companies you’re considering. This will help you determine if they can handle all your land clearing needs in Newberry.

Making Your Decision

By carefully considering the factors mentioned above, you can ensure you choose the right forestry mulching company for your project in Newberry, Florida. Don’t be afraid to compare quotes and ask questions until you feel confident about the company’s experience, qualifications, and approach to your specific needs. With the right partner, forestry mulching can be a cost-effective and environmentally responsible way to clear your land and achieve your desired outcome.

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According to a research report "Carbon Credit Validation Verification and Certification Market by Type (Voluntary, Compliance), Service (Validation, Verification, Certification), End User (Energy & Utilities, Agriculture & Forestry, Industrial) & Region - Global Forecast to 2030", the market size for global carbon credit validation, verification, certification is projected to reach approximately USD 884 million by the year 2030, as compared to the estimated value of USD 226 million in 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.5% over the forecast period. The global carbon credit validation, verification, and certification market is driven by several key factors. Governments worldwide are implementing stringent environmental regulations and carbon pricing mechanisms to curb greenhouse gas emissions. These policies, such as the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and California's Cap-and-Trade Program, necessitate the validation, verification, and certification of carbon credits, ensuring that organizations meet their compliance obligations. Increasingly, corporations are adopting sustainability strategies to enhance their environmental credentials and meet stakeholder expectations. Companies are voluntarily purchasing carbon credits to offset their carbon footprints, driving demand for rigorous validation and verification processes to guarantee the credibility and impact of their investments in carbon reduction projects.

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Mobile Material Handling Machine Market Size, Global Industry Trend Analysis and Forecast 2024-2030

Global Info Research announces the release of the report “Global Mobile Material Handling Machine Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030” . This report provides a detailed overview of the market scenario, including a thorough analysis of the market size, sales quantity, average price, revenue, gross margin and market share.The report provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape, manufacturer’s profiles,regional and national market dynamics, and the opportunities and challenge that the market may be exposed to in the near future. Global Mobile Material Handling Machine market research report is a comprehensive analysis of the current market trends, future prospects, and other pivotal factors that drive the market. According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Mobile Material Handling Machine market size was valued at USD million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. It is a engineering field that is centered on the design of equipment used for the handling of dry materials. Advanced bulk material handling systems feature integrated bulk storage (silos), conveying (mechanical or pneumatic), and discharge. The Global Info Research report includes an overview of the development of the Mobile Material Handling Machine industry chain, the market status of Ports and Terminals (Large, Small and Medium), Construction (Large, Small and Medium), and key enterprises in developed and developing market, and analysed the cutting-edge technology, patent, hot applications and market trends of Mobile Material Handling Machine. Regionally, the report analyzes the Mobile Material Handling Machine markets in key regions. North America and Europe are experiencing steady growth, driven by government initiatives and increasing consumer awareness. Asia-Pacific, particularly China, leads the global Mobile Material Handling Machine market, with robust domestic demand, supportive policies, and a strong manufacturing base.

Market Segmentation Mobile Material Handling Machine market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2029, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. Market segment by Type: Large、Small and Medium Market segment by Application:Ports and Terminals、Construction、Mining、Forestry & Agriculture、Others Major players covered: TRF Limited (TATA Group)、Liebherr、Hitachi Construction Machinery、Terex Corporation、Techint、Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group、Sanyhi、Thyssenkrupp、L＆H Industrial、Kawasaki Heavy Industries、SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH、IHI Transport Machinery、Yichao Technology、Elecon Engineering Company、Bevcon Wayors The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters: Chapter 1, to describe Mobile Material Handling Machine product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year. Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Mobile Material Handling Machine, with price, sales, revenue and global market share of Mobile Material Handling Machine from 2019 to 2024. Chapter 3, the Mobile Material Handling Machine competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast. Chapter 4, the Mobile Material Handling Machine breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value and growth by regions, from 2019 to 2030. Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2019 to 2030. Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value and market share for key countries in the world, from 2017 to 2023.and Mobile Material Handling Machine market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2030. Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends and Porters Five Forces analysis. Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Mobile Material Handling Machine. Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Mobile Material Handling Machine sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion. Our Market Research Advantages： Global Perspective: Our research team has a strong understanding of the company in the global Mobile Material Handling Machine market.Which offers pragmatic data to the company. Aim And Strategy: Accelerate your business integration, provide professional market strategic plans, and promote the rapid development of enterprises. Innovative Analytics: We have the most comprehensive database of resources , provide the largest market segments and business information. About Us: Global Info Research is a company that digs deep into global industry information to support enterprises with market strategies and in-depth market development analysis reports. We provide market information consulting services in the global region to support enterprise strategic planning and official information reporting, and focuses on customized research, management consulting, IPO consulting, industry chain research, database and top industry services. At the same time, Global Info Research is also a report publisher, a customer and an interest-based suppliers, and is trusted by more than 30,000 companies around the world. We will always carry out all aspects of our business with excellent expertise and experience.

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Pine-Derived Chemicals Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

The pine-derived chemicals market encompasses a wide range of products derived from pine trees, including resins, essential oils, rosin, turpentine, and tall oil. These chemicals find applications across various industries such as adhesives, paints and coatings, flavors and fragrances, lubricants, and personal care products. The global pine-derived chemicals market size is estimated to reach $6.8 billion by 2027, growing at a 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The global market size was valued $5.5 billion in 2022.

Pine-derived chemicals industry growth opportunities

There are huge growth opportunities in the world’s developing countries where the agriculture sector is growing rapidly. The high population growth and growing industrialization result in increased food demand. The FAO projects that the trend will continue to be the same for the next two decades. More than 90% of total industries’ wood products manufactured in developing countries will be utilized domestically. This will boost the global pine-derived chemicals industry growth. There have been quite a few investments by means of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships by key players in developing regions. These developments in the pine-derived chemicals industry will drive the need for raw materials obtained from pine trees and increase its demand and application into the end-consumer segment. It would also provide employment and generate income opportunities in developing countries.

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How do pine-derived chemicals contribute to lowering the carbon footprint compared to their synthetic counterparts?

Increasing demand for bio-friendly products

The demand for these products is exponentially increasing because consumers are inclined more toward environment-friendly products. These chemicals use natural and renewable products as raw materials to develop basic as well as necessary items and serve as a mechanism to lower the carbon footprint. Crude Tall Oil (CTO) is a very prominent example of pine chemistry which has varied applications. The pine-derived chemicals are obtained from living trees, pine stumps, and logs for which the industry depends on raw materials from the forestry sector. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented that the global availability of CTO will increase to 2.26 million tonnes per year by 2030, owing to the growth of pine-derived chemicals over their chemical substitutes.

Asia Pacific’s growth is attributed by many new ventures, acquisitions, and collaborations occur between global players, which are expected to change the dynamics of the Asia Pacific pine-derived chemicals market. Due to low labor costs and the execution of new processing methods, most of the production of pine chemicals, especially gum rosin, is carried out in the Asia Pacific, affecting the overall market conditions. In short, the Asia Pacific region is rapidly emerging in the pine chemicals manufacturing segment, supported by strong forestry management, leading to sustainability.

Prominent firms featured

Foreverest Resources Ltd (China)

Harima Chemical Company (Japan)

Takasgo International Corporation (Japan)

Chemiplas Australia Pvt Ltd (Australia)

Mentha and Allied Products Ltd. (India)

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LiDAR Drone Market Surge to US$ 1059.95 Million by 2030, Driven by a 28.08% CAGR

The LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) drone market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by advancements in technology, increased applications across various industries, and the need for more efficient and accurate data collection methods. This market research article explores the current state of the LiDAR drone market, its key drivers and challenges, and provides a forecast for future growth.

Introduction to LiDAR Technology

LiDAR is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape and surface characteristics of an object or landscape. When mounted on drones, LiDAR systems offer significant advantages over traditional surveying methods, including faster data collection, higher accuracy, and the ability to access hard-to-reach areas.

Market Overview

According to the latest report from Infinium Global Research, the global LiDAR drone market is poised for substantial growth over the next decade. The report highlights that the market was valued at approximately USD 129 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 760 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.

Key Market Drivers

Technological Advancements:

Innovations in LiDAR technology, including improvements in sensor accuracy, miniaturization, and cost reductions, are making LiDAR drones more accessible and efficient.

Integration with advanced software for data processing and analysis enhances the capabilities of LiDAR drones, making them indispensable tools for various applications.

Increased Applications Across Industries:

Agriculture: LiDAR drones are used for crop monitoring, precision agriculture, and soil analysis. They provide detailed topographic maps that help in optimizing irrigation systems and improving crop yields.

Construction and Mining: In these industries, LiDAR drones assist in site surveying, volume measurement, and progress tracking. They enable more efficient planning and reduce the time and cost associated with traditional surveying methods.

Forestry and Environmental Monitoring: LiDAR drones are used for mapping forest structure, biomass estimation, and monitoring environmental changes. They provide valuable data for conservation efforts and resource management.

Urban Planning and Smart Cities: LiDAR drones contribute to urban planning by providing detailed 3D maps of cities, aiding in infrastructure development and maintenance. They are also crucial in the development of smart cities, where accurate spatial data is essential for various applications.

Regulatory Support and Government Initiatives:

Governments worldwide are recognizing the benefits of LiDAR technology and are implementing regulations and policies to support its adoption. For instance, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has established guidelines for the commercial use of drones, including those equipped with LiDAR systems.

Government initiatives aimed at promoting smart agriculture, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation are also driving the demand for LiDAR drones.

Market Challenges

High Initial Costs:

The initial investment required for LiDAR drones, including the cost of equipment and software, can be significant. This may pose a barrier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to adopt this technology.

Technical Complexity:

Operating LiDAR drones and processing the data they generate requires specialized skills and expertise. There is a need for trained personnel who can effectively manage and interpret LiDAR data.

Regulatory and Safety Concerns:

Despite regulatory support, there are still challenges related to the safe and legal operation of LiDAR drones. Concerns about privacy, airspace regulations, and the potential for accidents need to be addressed to ensure widespread adoption.

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Regional Analysis

The LiDAR drone market is witnessing growth across various regions, with North America and Europe leading the way. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.

North America:

North America, particularly the United States, is a major hub for LiDAR drone technology. The region's strong technological infrastructure, coupled with significant investments in research and development, drives market growth.

The presence of key market players and supportive regulatory frameworks further contribute to the region's dominance.

Europe:

Europe is another significant market for LiDAR drones, driven by advancements in drone technology and the growing demand for precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure development.

Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are at the forefront of adopting LiDAR technology for various applications.

Asia-Pacific:

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth rate due to the rapid industrialization, urbanization, and increasing investments in infrastructure and smart city projects.

Countries such as China, India, and Japan are investing heavily in drone technology and its applications across various sectors, driving the demand for LiDAR drones.

Competitive Landscape

The global LiDAR drone market is highly competitive, with several key players striving to enhance their market share through product innovation, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. Some of the prominent players in the market include:

DJI Innovations: A leading manufacturer of drones, DJI is known for its advanced LiDAR-equipped drones used in various applications, from agriculture to urban planning.

Velodyne LiDAR, Inc.: Velodyne is a pioneer in LiDAR technology, providing high-performance LiDAR sensors for drones and autonomous vehicles.

RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems: RIEGL offers a range of LiDAR sensors and systems for drones, known for their accuracy and reliability.

Teledyne Optech: Teledyne Optech specializes in high-precision LiDAR systems for aerial mapping and surveying applications.

Phoenix LiDAR Systems: Phoenix LiDAR Systems provides customized LiDAR solutions for drones, focusing on delivering high-quality data for various industries.

Future Prospects and Opportunities

The future of the LiDAR drone market looks promising, with several opportunities for growth and innovation. Some of the key trends and opportunities include:

Integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML):

Integrating AI and ML with LiDAR technology can enhance data processing and analysis, enabling more accurate and real-time decision-making. AI-powered LiDAR drones can automate data collection and analysis, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Expansion in Emerging Markets:

Emerging markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, present significant growth opportunities for LiDAR drone technology. These regions are investing in infrastructure development, smart cities, and environmental conservation, driving the demand for advanced surveying and mapping solutions.

Development of Cost-Effective LiDAR Solutions:

As technology advances, the cost of LiDAR systems is expected to decrease, making them more accessible to a broader range of users. Manufacturers are focusing on developing cost-effective LiDAR solutions without compromising on performance and accuracy.

Enhancements in Battery Technology:

Improvements in battery technology can extend the flight time of LiDAR drones, allowing them to cover larger areas and conduct longer surveys. This will enhance the efficiency and productivity of LiDAR drone operations.

Growth in Autonomous Vehicles Market:

The growing market for autonomous vehicles presents a significant opportunity for LiDAR technology. LiDAR-equipped drones can complement autonomous vehicle systems by providing detailed and accurate mapping data, enhancing navigation and safety.

Conclusion

The global LiDAR drone market is on a robust growth trajectory, driven by technological advancements, increasing applications across various industries, and supportive regulatory frameworks. While challenges such as high initial costs and technical complexity exist, the market presents numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. As the demand for efficient and accurate data collection methods continues to rise, LiDAR drones are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of industries ranging from agriculture and construction to environmental monitoring and urban planning.

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