Atholville NB mill's tax cut leaves residents with bigger bills
Wed April 16, 2014
6 pulp mills had tax value slashed this year after appealing tax assessment
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Pine beetles have SK ministry of environment concerned
Wed April 16, 2014
Ministry working closely with government of Alberta to fall and burn infested trees in northeastern Alberta to prevent spread into Saskatchewan
Investigation finds sawmill owners invested in production, not safety
Wed April 16, 2014
WorkSafeBC found that the mill had expanded its production capabilities, but the waste conveyors for those new systems were not installed
Prevention key to eliminating forest fires: conservation officer
Wed April 16, 2014
There are many things the forestry sector can do to help the Department of Natural Resources reduce the amount of forest fires.
CO2, climate and the case for wooden skyscrapers
Wed April 16, 2014
Today a small but committed cadre of architects, firms and government agencies are re-examining the case for wood as a building material
Study of dead wood in old-growth Iranian forest provides information for forest management
Tue April 15, 2014
Dead wood is often overlooked when examining forest’s vitality; however, new research points out the importance of this forest feature.
B.C. tenure issue not a priority - Comment
Tue April 15, 2014
B.C. government should focus on maintaining health of interior forest sector
Genetically engineered trees hailed as environmental breakthrough
Tue April 15, 2014
Scientists hope to produce paper with less energy and end the competition between biofuel crops and food crops.
Forum urges residents to Stand Up for forests
Tue April 15, 2014
Stand Up for the North Committee forum voiced concerns about the current state of forest management in B.C., and proposed changes to the forest tenure system
No charges approved against Lakeland Mills
Tue April 15, 2014
Crown cites flaws in WorkSafeBC's investigation, concludes conviction unikely
Photo of the week - Tiny white spruce seedling
Mon April 14, 2014
Tiny seedling helps reforest Canada.
Salmo, BC group moves ahead with forestry management plan
Mon April 14, 2014
Salmo Watershed Community Forest Initiative gathered and landed governance model meant to guide group through community forest licencing process.
Wood products pile up in Prince George as companies wait for rail cars
Mon April 14, 2014
Pallets and pallets of ready to ship lumber being stored in Prince George, waiting to be shipped when rail cars become available.
Agricultural Land Commission approves pellet plant in Lavington, BC
Mon April 14, 2014
Proposed pellet plant one step closer to setting up shop in Lavington, but it still has a few more hurdles to overcome.
Investing in forests reduces megafires and saves millions
Mon April 14, 2014
Cost-benefit analysis in Sierra Nevada shows savings of up to 3 times to pay for treatments up front.
Spring #1 2014 Vol. 18 #2
Legislation will put jobs at risk
Leaders say Bill 83 could hurt resource based communities
Forestry boosted by high dollar
Limited rail service impacting Western producers
Limited rail service impacting
Western producers
Huge growth in wood pellet demand looming
Canada poised to benefit
Canada poised to benefiCanada poised to benefit
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