by Working Forest | Nov 30, 2025 | Articles, Forecasts, News
The December 2025 update provides an overview of the latest pricing trends, demand indicators, and market pressures shaping North American softwood lumber as the industry transitions into the winter construction slowdown. With front-month futures recently moving in...
by Working Forest | Nov 30, 2025 | Articles, News, Wildfires
The 2025 Pack Fire ignited in November in a forested region of Mono County, California. What began as a rapidly spreading wildfire quickly prompted evacuations, property damage, and intensive firefighting efforts. In the days that followed, changing weather conditions...
by Working Forest | Nov 30, 2025 | Articles, Finance, News
Forests have been central to British Columbia’s economy for generations. Logging and wood processing have long supported employment, community development, and regional manufacturing. Today, however, travel patterns and economic trends are shifting. More visitors are...
by Working Forest | Nov 26, 2025 | Articles, News
Woodpeckers are known for their rapid, powerful pecking — a behavior strong enough to penetrate hardwood and create nesting cavities. While their striking ability has attracted scientific curiosity for decades, recent investigations into their movement patterns,...
by Working Forest | Nov 26, 2025 | Articles, News, Pests & Disease
Edmonton has identified a second case of Dutch elm disease (DED) this year, reinforcing concerns about the continued spread of the fungus within the city’s extensive elm population. The confirmation comes as urban-forest crews expand survey efforts and increase public...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2025 | Articles, News
As wildfire, drought and disease reshape California’s forests, the practical task of gathering seeds has become a strategic priority. Many key conifer species rely on timely cone collection to produce seedlings used for post-disturbance planting. But across large...
