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Millions of spruce trees have died since 2019 as a result of drought and bark beetle infestations. But what happens to all the damaged wood? Researchers in Dresden now show that much of it remains surprisingly usable. It can still be turned into high-quality wood products — or even used as a substrate for growing mushrooms.

Wood for climate protection: study shows a new path

An international study involving the German Biomass Research Center in Leipzig shows how using wood waste first in products and later for energy – with CO₂ stored underground – could help achieve climate neutrality. | more

Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau on a stable course

Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau is synonymous with high-quality interior fittings - especially in the yacht business. Now that the rouble is no longer rolling, well-heeled Americans have filled the gap. | more

Quereinsteiger in Hightech-Industrie gesucht: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Erzgebirge arts and crafts show new products

Spring is still a long way off, but the artisans in the Erzgebirge already have their sights set on the next Christmas season. They will be showcasing their products to an international audience of experts. | more

Numerous logs auctioned off for good money

This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand. | more

Arts and crafts largely satisfied with Christmas business

The artisans in the Erzgebirge are enjoying good sales before Christmas, but are facing challenges. They are already working on new products that will soon be presented internationally. | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more

Christmas business for arts and crafts is going well

Handicrafts from the Ore Mountains are very popular during the Advent and Christmas season. However, higher wages could lead to price hikes in the coming year. And what effect will the US tariffs have? | more

Saxony wants to promote building with wood

Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years. As a renewable and indigenous raw material, its use should become easier in many cases in Saxony in the future. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Greens want easier conditions for timber construction in Saxony

Timber construction is the trend for detached and semi-detached houses in Saxony. However, the rate for multi-storey buildings is stagnating. | more

German Lumberjack Championships in Klingenthal: Danny Martin defends his title

There was plenty of "logging" in Klingenthal, Saxony, on Saturday. Germany's best lumberjacks competed for the title. On Sunday, it's the women's turn in an international competition. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Wood turners from all over the world meet in Olbernhau

Wood turners from different countries delight visitors in Olbernhau with filigree figures and bowls up to two meters in diameter. | more

Wood turners from all over the world meet in Olbernhau

Around 2000 woodturners from different countries come together to share their passion for woodturning and exchange ideas | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

High proceeds from the sale of fine woods in Saxony

The sale of valuable timber has once again generated high proceeds for Saxony's forest owners this year. An average of 574 euros per cubic meter was paid at the timber submission, a type of auction. This was around nine percent less than in the record year of 2023, but 19 percent higher than the result in 2022. | more

Saxony wants to use wood from its own forests more efficiently

Saxony wants to make better use of wood from local forests. According to Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD), the potential of wood for achieving climate targets is still vast... | more

Quereinsteiger in Hightech-Industrie gesucht: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

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