Forest Romania 5 - 7 September 2019

The 3rd edition of the FOREST ROMANIA exhibition will take place from 5 to 7 September (Zizin, Brasov county), bringing to the attention of specialists in the field current topics of debate and proposing as the central theme for 2019 "Sustainable forest management - active contribution to climate protection".

New exhibition space concept - everything in one place

FOREST ROMANIA offers a variety of possibilities, both for presenting products and services in exhibition stands and for conducting practical demonstrations on generous areas located along the exhibition aisle - all in one place. The organisation of the exhibition space in 2019 takes into account the suggestions of partners and exhibitors from previous editions, with the areas dedicated to exhibition stands and areas for practical demonstrations located on the meadow at the edge of the forest, in a setting that provides optimal conditions for the professional presentation of how the products presented by the participants work, the organisers announce in a press release.

NEW 2019! Innovation Awards PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2019

This year's edition launches the 2019 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR competition, where innovations that serve as models in the forestry sector are awarded. A panel of neutral experts will award products that meet the following criteria: practical relevance, impact on business and workforce, environmental and energy impacts.

FOREST ROMANIA 2019 events:

1. LOGGING ARENA

Special attention at the event is given to forwarders, presented for the first time in action on a circuit. At the same time, machinery and equipment for harvesting, handling and transporting timber will be on display. Producing companies have at FOREST ROMANIA the opportunity to make presentations and practical demonstrations directly from the stand.

2. Cable installation demonstrations

In the specially arranged area, companies in the field will present daily to the specialised public their cable installation equipment in practical demonstrations, thus informing visitors about the latest developments in this field.

3. Practical demonstrations:

• Perfect Plant: Afforestation methods. Afforestation strategies
• Safe Harvesting: Safety and labour protection
• Road building
• Wood measurement

4. Forum, conferences, meetings with sector specialists:

• Forest roads - Construction. Maintenance. Legislative framework
• Labour market trends
• Wood - from harvest to finished product.

5.NEW 2019: Official German Pavilion

At the 2019 edition there is an area dedicated to German companies that want to promote innovative products and services to the Romanian forestry sector. The project "Safe and sustainable forest management through innovative forest technology in Germany" is funded by the BUNDESMINISTERIUM FÜR ERNÄHRUNG UND LANDWIRTSCHAFT

6. NEW 2019: STIHL®TIMBERSPORTS® Competition

Showmanship, action and exhilarating fun, all brought together in STIHL®TIMBERSPORTS® demonstrations. Visitors can demonstrate axe, joystick and chainsaw skills in a sporting setting.

Forester's Day celebrated at Forest Romania 2019

 Organized every year by the Romanian Foresters Association - ASFOR, the Forester's Day will take place on Friday, September 6th at Forest Romania. The event will be attended by the main stakeholders in this field.

 Further information about Forest Romania 2019 is available online:www.forestromania.com.