FSC Canada is well-established to expand its impact on the achievement of environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of Canada’s forests. Join FSC Canada’s board of directors, members, staff and stakeholders on May 29, 2018, in Montreal. Register Today. Program MAY 29, 2018 Annual General Meeting (members only) 10: 00-11: 00 Join FSC…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The 7th Annual Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo brings together leaders in the biomass/thermal/renewable energy industry to discuss and formulate strategies for expanding the use of biomass for thermal and combined heat and power (CHP) in the Midwest. The 7th annual conference will be held May 1-3, 2018…
B.C. – The CEO of the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC), Rob Moonen, and the president and CEO of FPInnovations, Stéphane Renou, have announced the two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively on enhancing safety performance in the forest industry by sharing leading, innovative scientific and technical applications. Under the…
GENEVA, April 6 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has invited 721 experts1 from 90 countries to participate in the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, and Review Editors. This allows work to start on the next comprehensive assessment of the science related to climate change. The Sixth Assessment…
Ontario is partnering with Panolam Industries, Canada Candy Company, Muskoka Rock Company,, Armada Toolworks and Mariposa Dairy to create 110 new jobs and support 496 existing positions in the eastern region. Jeff Leal, Minister Responsible for Small Business, made the announcement at Canada Candy Company Inc. in Cobourg with Steven Del Duca, Minister of Economic…
This summer educators will have the opportunity to visit the forest and participate in hands-on learning through sustainable forestry Teachers’ Tours. Through these tours, teachers will have the chance to expand their knowledge of natural resources, forest products, and watersheds. These programs encourage educators to bring their experiences back to the classroom in order to…
SAO PAULO -Voith Paper has completed the successful start-up of the TM 6 XcelLine machine at SEPAC, a company headquartered in the Brazilian state of Paraná that is among the country’s five largest manufacturers of tissue paper for sanitary purpose. Installed in the company’s Mallet plant in Paraná, the TM 6 machine went into service…
Ottawa, ON – Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada and the Canadian Parks Council (CPC) announced a partnership to place 600 youth in summer jobs in Canada’s provincial and territorial parks in the summers of 2018 and 2019. PLT Canada has received approximately $4 million through the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience program to offer…
Ottawa, ON – Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada will be placing 1000 youth in green jobs using the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI) diverse network of program participants, conservation leaders, Indigenous partners, and community groups. PLT Canada has received approximately $7 million in federal funding from the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience Program to get…
TIMMINS – EACOM Timber Corporation Timmins’ sawmill was the stage for a safety celebration as leadership, staff and production crew gathered at a town hall meeting. Kevin Edgson, EACOM president, and CEO, offered a $10,000 cheque to the Threads of Life local committee to support the organization’s flagship event – Steps for Life. This fun,…