by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Wildfires do more than scorch landscapes—they profoundly affect soil microbes in ways that can endure for years, even decades, altering the ecosystem’s ability to recover and maintain essential functions. Recent studies and university research have highlighted how...
by Working Forest | Aug 29, 2025 | News, Articles, Wildfires
Twenty homes in Annapolis County have been destroyed by a fast-moving Nova Scotia wildfire in the Long Lake area, with additional outbuildings damaged or lost. The structural losses occurred on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as wind and dry fuels pushed flames rapidly...
by Working Forest | Aug 25, 2025 | News
Michigan’s forests and agricultural lands are facing a growing ecological threat: a duo of invasive species from eastern Asia—the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Their partnership has serious implications for...
by Working Forest | Aug 23, 2025 | News
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is increasingly used in sustainable construction, offering strength, speed of assembly, and environmental benefits. The Working Forest has discussed different facets of CLT construction and usage before in other articles. A recent...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2025 | News
Wood is a fundamental material found in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, yet its scientific study often goes unnoticed outside specialized fields. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History holds one of the most comprehensive collections of wood...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2025 | News
An out-of-control wildfire burning near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island is expected to produce visible smoke for weeks or even months, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The Wesley Ridge wildfire, discovered on July 31, has proven difficult to contain due...
