The City of Fredericton is warning residents to prepare for a catastrophic loss of tens of thousands of trees. With the emerald ash borer on its way, ash trees in the capital are doomed, city forester Mike Glynn told the public safety and environment committee on Tuesday afternoon. According to a report by the CBC…
US consumption of softwood lumber is likely to reach record-highs by 2030, resulting in export opportunities for sawmills in Europe and Latin America, according to a new study from ForestEdge and Wood Resources International. Higher lumber demand from all end-use sectors in the US in the coming years will result in continued expansion of sawmill…
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) and Domtar together announced a new partnership to help family and private woodland owners in northwest Pennsylvania and southwest New York improve habitat for at-risk bird and wildlife species. In addition to AFF and Domtar, the partnership includes the National Audubon Society’s New York and Pennsylvania state programs (who will…
U.S. Senate Bill 5450, signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee earlier this year, goes into effect today, June 7, enabling builders to use certain new timber products to construct bigger buildings than had been permitted previously. According to a report in the Spokane Journal of Business, the bill specifically directs the State Building Code…
VANCOUVER — Canfor Corporation has announced the appointment of Dianne Watts to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to have Dianne join our board and look forward to the experience, knowledge and fresh perspective that she will bring,” said Don Kayne, president and CEO of Canfor Corporation. “She has demonstrated great leadership and will…
The Wood-Mizer exclusive Vortex dust-removal blade profile is now available in DoubleHard high-alloy steel resulting in a more durable blade that delivers up to twice the toughness and sharp life compared to carbon steel blades. Introduced in 2016, Vortex dust-removal technology was previously an exclusive feature of SilverTip carbon steel material used primarily in high-production…
Bandit Industries owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey and Jerry Morey have announced they will sell 100 percent of the company to their employees in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Under the ESOP, Bandit will retain its current leadership and key management personnel will remain in place. It will also allow Bandit to always…
Healthy, vibrant and sustainable Canadian forests is the theme of a new youth-focused initiative announced by Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and Earth Rangers, the kids’ conservation organization. Announced on the sidelines of the GLOBE Forum, the largest and longest-running leadership summit for sustainable business in North America, the joint Living Forests Initiative will…
A $500 bursary is available to student members of the Algonquin section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry to attend the CIF Conference and AGM in Grande Prairie this September. The CIF Algonquin Section Council has authorized the availability of a $500 bursary to assist a student or group of students to attend our national…
Second Annual CIF-IFC Algonquin Section Golf Tournament Date: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 Golf Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Supper Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort 2314 Highway 17 East, Papineau-Cameron, ON https://www.golfmattawa.com/ Cost: $50 tax incl. for a round of 18 and a steak or chicken supper! (cart…