Deforestation

NFWF Awards $2.6 Million to Restore Forested Wetland Habitats in Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Washington D.C., June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $2.6 million in grants to restore, enhance and protect ecologically important forest and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.

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  • Washington D.C., June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $2.6 million in grants to restore, enhance and protect ecologically important forest and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.
  • The grants were awarded through the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund (LMAV Fund), a partnership between NFWF and U.S. Department of Agricultures Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S.
  • These projects will support restoration efforts within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley region of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
  • Spanning more than 24 million acres, the Mississippi Alluvial Valley is the largest wetland ecosystem in the United States.

Agroforestry Group Launches New Reforestation Environmental Initiative

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Agroforestry Group has today confirmed the launch of its new environmental initiative aimed at conservation, reforestation and sustainability.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Agroforestry Group has today confirmed the launch of its new environmental initiative aimed at conservation, reforestation and sustainability.
  • Under the terms of this new initiative Agroforestry Group will be planting one tree on behalf of its clients, for every tree that its clients purchase with the company.
  • Mr. Paul Martin, Agroforestry Group's MD said "Agroforestry Group has always been focused on sustainability and the environment as is evident in both our durian and Aquilaria plantations.
  • Agroforestry Groups environmental initiative not only helps restore Malaysia's forests and protect its wildlife habitats, but it also brings to light the dangers associated with forest loss.

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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"These harmful effectswhich have persisted for decadeshave been particularly acute for families of color and low-income families in Mississippi.

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  • "These harmful effectswhich have persisted for decadeshave been particularly acute for families of color and low-income families in Mississippi.
  • The new initiative is based on a successful model developed by the Center for Heirs' Property Preservation in South Carolina.
  • This model has helped South Carolina families resolve more than 275 titles, building family and community wealth and ecological restoration in marginalized communities.
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    SOURCE Center for Heirs' Property Preservation; Mississippi Center for Justice; World Wildlife Fund; Kimberly-Clark

Paperless Parts Integrates with MIE Trak Pro to Enhance Its Functionality and Help Manufacturers Quote Faster

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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The integration enables Paperless Parts and MIE Trak Pro customers to benefit from seamless communication between the two systems.

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  • The integration enables Paperless Parts and MIE Trak Pro customers to benefit from seamless communication between the two systems.
  • MIE Trak Pro focuses on the complete manufacturing process and, with the utilization of a seamless integration with Paperless Parts, its functionality is extended.
  • Paperless Parts offers MIE Trak Pro users the automation they need for the conversion of 3D-rendered models into costing steps.
  • MIE Solutions, like Paperless Parts, is a company built by manufacturers, for manufacturers, said Jason Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts.

Tetra Tech Wins $49 Million USAID Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Conservation Contract

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Company a four-year, $49 million single-award contract to promote biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient, low emission development in West Africa.

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  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Company a four-year, $49 million single-award contract to promote biodiversity conservation and climate-resilient, low emission development in West Africa.
  • Through the USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development Activity, Tetra Tech will strengthen the capacity of national and regional networks and institutions to combat wildlife trafficking, reduce deforestation and biodiversity loss, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Tetra Tech has supported USAID to sustainably manage natural resources and protect biodiversity in developing countries for more than 40 years, said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.
  • We look forward to continuing to apply our Leading with Science approach to support climate resilience and biodiversity conservation in West Africa.

Triterras Announces Collaboration with essDOCS to Digitize Bulk Cargo Trade Operations

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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SINGAPORE and SWIEQI, Malta, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triterras Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIT, TRITW) (Triterras or the Company), a leading fintech company for trade and trade finance, today announced a collaboration with essDOCS, a paperless global trade management company, to accelerate the use of digital trade documents for Triterras global community of commodity traders.

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  • SINGAPORE and SWIEQI, Malta, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triterras Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIT, TRITW) (Triterras or the Company), a leading fintech company for trade and trade finance, today announced a collaboration with essDOCS, a paperless global trade management company, to accelerate the use of digital trade documents for Triterras global community of commodity traders.
  • Designed to make bulk cargo trading paperless and more efficient, essDOCS enables traders of any cargo-type to entirely or partially digitize trade operations and finance processes.
  • Were thrilled to welcome essDOCS to provide digital eB/L solutions for bulk cargo trades.
  • We very much look forward to this collaboration and the value that essDOCS can bring to our community.

PennEngineering® Announces Partnership with Paperless Parts

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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PennEngineering today announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet metal fabricators.

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  • PennEngineering today announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet metal fabricators.
  • The Paperless Parts technology replaces hours of manual estimating for sheet metal fabricators by automating steps in the quoting process.
  • Our partnership with Paperless Parts is one more example of our customer focused mindset.
  • The launch of PennEngineering and Paperless Parts collaboration is slated for late 2021.

Paperless Parts Opens New Office In Boston to Support Fast-Paced Growth

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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With the new office opening, Paperless Parts employees are finding a new source of energy, inspiration and drive for the work they do every day.

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  • With the new office opening, Paperless Parts employees are finding a new source of energy, inspiration and drive for the work they do every day.
  • At Paperless Parts, we are continuously innovating, and nothing replaces in-person conversations and brainstorms, said Shannon Sullivan, Account Executive at Paperless Parts.
  • The new office not only provides Paperless Parts employees with an environment for collaboration and growth but was also built with its customers in mind.
  • With the company's hybrid approach, employees of Paperless Parts have the flexibility to work from home and come into the office.

Paperless Parts Integrates with Infor VISUALⓇ to Extend Its Functionality and Help Manufacturers Quote Faster

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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The integration enables Paperless Parts and Infor VISUAL customers to benefit from seamless communication between the two systems.

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  • The integration enables Paperless Parts and Infor VISUAL customers to benefit from seamless communication between the two systems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005597/en/
    The integration passes information related to: customers, parts, work orders, requirements, and orders between Paperless Parts and Infor VISUAL.
  • We are excited to offer an integration into Infor VISUAL for those who adopt Paperless Parts technology as an enhancement to their existing Infor systems, said Jason Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts.
  • The integration passes information related to: customers, parts, work orders, requirements, and orders between Paperless Parts and Infor VISUAL.

HITS To Bring First Commercially-Owned NARA-Approved Record Storage Facility To St. Louis Area

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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ST. LOUIS, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HITS, a recognized leader in information technology services, will soon begin construction on the first commercially-owned NARA-compliant record storage facility in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HITS, a recognized leader in information technology services, will soon begin construction on the first commercially-owned NARA-compliant record storage facility in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
  • The new headquarters will solidify HITS' place as one of America's top data management companies .
  • Already known for their document scanning, secure file destruction, and paperless record storage solutions, this new facility will enable HITS to scale and process more than 400 million images per year.
  • HITS specializes in document and data management, paper storage removal, remote document capture, document scanning and conversion, and data migration.