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...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2025 | News, Articles, Forecasts
What has changed since mid-July? As of mid-August 2025, the North American lumber market shows modest week-over-week gains in the framing composite price, softer one-month futures trends, and easing upstream cost pressures. Liquidity in the futures market has...
by Working Forest | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Forests across Ontario are experiencing a noticeable increase in tent caterpillar activity this year, marking what experts describe as an outbreak season for the species. While these events can draw attention from campers, hikers, and homeowners, they are part of a...
by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2025 | News
Nova Scotia farmers are turning to charred wood—also known as biochar—as a new way to improve soil, strengthen crops, and reduce carbon emissions. This sustainable method uses local forestry and agricultural waste to create a soil additive that benefits both farming...
by Working Forest | Aug 8, 2025 | News
Beech leaf disease (BLD), a growing threat to hardwood forests across North America, has now led to the first documented tree deaths in Maine. Foresters recently confirmed that infected American beech trees in the MidCoast region have died as a direct result of the...
