Investment in Paulownia Trees Could Assist Costa Rica’s Reforestation Efforts
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The paulownia tree, also called Royal Tree, Princess Tree or Empress Tree, is a deciduous species from the family…
Paulownia Wood Surfboard Sets Record Price: $1.3 Million
Master surfboard craftsman Roy Stuart has release his latest design – the Rampant – a flexible design with a stiff price: $1.3 million. The torsion…
Abang Johari encourages rural folk in Sarawak to plant RevoTropix Paulownia trees
KUCHING (Nov 18): Rural folk in Sarawak are encouraged to plant RevoTropix Paulownia (RT-Paulownia) trees, a local-bred Paulownia variant, which can grow well in local…
Moving Guqin and Xiao Rooted in Ancient Chinese Traditions
Cheng Yu and Dennis Kwong Thye Lee – Longyin – The Dragon Chants – 1930s’ silk-stringed guqin with xiao flute (ARC Music, 2019) The Dragon Chants –…
Aussie Surfer Wins Award for Biodegradable Surfboards
Young surfer and engineer Emile Theau won a major startup award for creating 95% biodegradable performance surfboards. They’re affordable, too. This month, the Ocean Impact…
The “Paulownia Network” is born and grows
A network of farmers who choose to invest in greenery. The reasons are of an ecological nature, but not only: they have many facets, such as…
Striking art wall created with Raw Paulownia lining boards
Raw Paulownia lining boards from Glosswood were used to create a beautiful art wall, taking inspiration from Rothko’s art style. Created using Glosswood’s Raw Paulownia lining boards,…
Japanese newly designed 500 yen coin with paulownia flower pattern
Japan’s Ministry of Finance announced (27th April) they will begin issuing newly redesigned ¥500 circulation type coins (U.S. $4.59) beginning from November. The Finance Ministry…
Paulownia Tree Could Become an Environmental Solution
Paulownia a multipurpose tree of Chinese origin, is able to capture 50% of carbon dioxide, used to feed livestock, wood provides only 9 years, nourishing…