Groups fear fragile B.C. area logged
Tue July 22, 2014
Environmental groups concerned habitat used by deer and elk in winter is being compromised but logging company said land has logged is not in area marked as ungulate territory.
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Ainsworth Lumber poised to benefit from U.S. housing recovery
Tue July 22, 2014
Shares have been hampered by falling prices for OSB this year, but company remains well positioned to benefit from U.S. housing recovery and rebound in stock is likely, says analyst.
B.C. lumber giant ‘a cash-generation story’
Tue July 22, 2014
Investors betting on increased demand for lumber and specialty wood products used in home renovation to fire up shares of Western Forest Products Inc.
Former executive of collapsed Sino-Forest settles with OSC
Tue July 22, 2014
Ontario’s securities regulator has permanently banned former executive of Sino-Forest Corp. from being public company officer or corporate director, among other penalties.
Cool weather, rainfall help quell B.C. fires
Mon July 21, 2014
Thousands of people displaced by a wildfire near Kelowna, B.C. were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but dry conditions and lightning have kept firefighters busy
B.C. wildfires: Tackling the threats to Stanley Park
Mon July 21, 2014
Smoking, campfires and dry weather raise the risk of fires in Vancouver's crown jewel
B.C. Park Amendment Act under fire from environmentalists
Mon July 21, 2014
Critics say changes only benefit corporations, 167,000 name petition unfurled in Vancouver
Alberta Métis reach landmark forestry deal
Mon July 21, 2014
Three aboriginal communities in northern Alberta stand to make billions of dollars as a result of a landmark partnership with an international forestry firm
Fires in NW Territories in ine with ‘unprecedented’ burn
Mon July 21, 2014
Of the 186 wildfires in the Northwest Territories to-date this year, 156 of them are currently burning
FP Innovations conducting vital drone research in Hinton
Mon July 21, 2014
The Aeryon drone was designed for military and police applications, but it lends itself well to surveying and fire safety operations as well
Archeologists don’t agree on modified trees claim: BC Timber Sales
Mon July 21, 2014
BC Timber Sales will proceed with advertising the Trailfest Wagonroad and Dakota Bowl cutblocks this summer, despite an archeologist’s report identifying 33 suspected culturally modified trees
EcoPlanet Bamboo signs three veteran Weyerhaeuser chief executives
Mon July 21, 2014
EcoPlanet Bamboo Group has announced the hiring of Marvin Ray Risco, Dr Kent Wheiler and James Leitheiser – all from $8.5 billion timber giant Weyerhaeuser
Ontario team in command on British Columbia Fire
Mon July 21, 2014
A Type 1 Ontario Incident Management team has now assumed command on the Smith Creek fire. This transition will bring increased support staff to help manage the wildfire
Land rulings a clear message to Ottawa, provinces: It’s time to govern - Comment
Mon July 21, 2014
Both decisions affirm that governments bear the burden of balancing aboriginal and non-aboriginal interests fairly and reasonably and confirm that governments have the tools to govern.
Cape Breton woodlot owner recognized
Fri July 18, 2014
Boularderie East woodlot owner has been recognized by the province.
Summer #1 2014 Vol. 18 #4
ON Liberals commit to strong forest sector
Energy, redundant legislation and building code among priorities
Increasing capacity crucial to meeting US housing demand
40-50 percent growth over next few years attainable says EDC
Funding cuts jeopardize major road projects
Ontario’s Forest Roads Program cut by nearly half since 2006
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