VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is recognizing three woodlot licensees for innovation and excellence in woodlot management. Craig and Leanna Mann, managers of Woodlot 1595; R. & K. Woodlot Ltd., managed by Keith Granbois and Ridley Wilson; and the Omineca Ski Club, managed by Sean Broadworth, RPF; have each been presented with the Minister’s…
MONTREAL – The attempt to save 79 caribou a year could cost 5,675 direct jobs in the province of Quebec and more than $741 million in lost economic activity, according to calculations carried out by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) based on the federal government’s recommendations. Ottawa had given the provinces until October 5 to…
Through The State of Canada’s Forests annual report, Natural Resources Canada provides the only national snap shot of Canada’s forests and forest industry. The agency has been tracking the country’s journey towards sustainable forest management for 27 years. As we celebrate Canada’s 150 years as a forest nation, this year’s report has articles about the…
OTTAWA — J.D. Irving was announced as the 2017 winner of the SFI Leadership in Conservation Award during the Sustainable Forestry Initiative‘s annual meeting in Ottawa. This award recognizes SFI program participants across Canada and the U.S. who are involved in strong partnerships focused on conservation. In 2016, SFI program participants reported on 420 different…
NORTH BAY, Ont., — A delegation of 33 Finnish business leaders, technology experts, and entrepreneurs will be participating at the Biomass North Forum. This two-day event in Thunder Bay, Ont., will explore the challenges facing the forest bioeconomy and highlight opportunities to meet those challenges. In addition to seminar sessions and panel discussions, the Biomass…
JASPER, Alta. – At its 75th annual general meeting and conference, the Alberta Forest Products Association recognized the achievements of its member companies, contractors, and employees. Awards were presented in several categories, including health and safety and lumber grading. “Our industry has come so far when it comes to safety. We’re celebrating our 75th anniversary…
Resolute Forest Products is one of several Quebec companies contributing to a shipment of supplies destined for Puerto Rico. A report on CBC News explains that a Resolute employee, who is originally from Puerto Rico, made the suggestion. The company’s director of public affairs, Karl Blackburn, told CBC that Resolute worked closely with aid organizations…
SAINT-TITE, Que. – A pyrolysis plant under construction in Quebec has received $1.5 million in funding from the Quebec government. Xylo-Carbone is building a $6.6-million facility in Saint-Tite, Que., to produce charcoal products from local wood. Xylo-Carbone is financed by another Quebec manufacturer, Charbon de bois feuille d’érable, which produces charcoal and firewood. The new…
OTTAWA — Forests Ontario is working with community members and TD Bank Group in celebration of Ontario’s living landmarks – heritage trees. The Ontario Heritage Tree Program has already recognized 65 heritage trees. The group’s latest heritage trees are four Bur Oak trees in the Champlain Park neighbourhood of Ottawa. The Champlain Oaks are a…
VANCOUVER — Six local governments were recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for their leadership in the use of wood both architecturally and structurally in their community projects. Wood WORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards are presented annually to communities that have been exemplary advocates for wood. “We salute these winning communities for…