Three logs bearing signatures from hundreds of emergency personnel who assisted during the wildfires in the Cariboo-Chilcotin will be on permanent display in Williams Lake, the Nelson Star reports. Bryan Reid Sr., founder of Pioneer Log Homes of B.C., donated the logs and came up with the idea for the project. The logs went to…
Vancouver-based market research firm Wood Markets has been purchased by Forest Economic Advisors, based in Massachusetts. A statement from Wood Markets says the team in Vancouver will enhance FEA’s current products and services with more depth in terms of international supply trends and market dynamics, and will provide more strategic analysis in global costs and…
A low-grade fire in a pellet silo at the Pacific Bioenergy plant in Prince George, B.C., has been smouldering for days. The burning pellets are being slowly removed from the silo, while the company is also injecting inert gas into the structure to prevent a full-blown blaze from erupting, according to reports by the Prince…
Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources Minister Margaret Miller announced Aug. 30 that an independent review of forest practices in Nova Scotia is beginning. The review will be led by William Lahey, president of University of King’s College. Lahey will review forest practices and evaluate market access for private forest owners. Prof. Lahey is an associate professor…
In a presentation at the annual meeting of Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Jamie Lim suggested four measures are needed for Ontario’s forest sector to thrive. The president of the Ontario Forest Industries Association told attendees the industry needs consistent access to affordable wood, supportive public policy and a favorable outcome to the softwood lumber…
TORONTO – The government of Ontario has pledged additional funding for the 50 Million Tree Program through the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account Initiative. This increased support allows Forests Ontario and its partners to continue to work toward healthy, abundant, and sustainably-managed forests across Ontario. The government of Ontario’s…
GATINEAU, QC – The Government of Canada is making significant investments to help communities build their resilience to climate change as a part of its plan to address climate change. This week, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced the Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results. “Acting now to…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of imports of softwood lumber from Canada until no later than November 14, 2017. “I remain hopeful that we can reach a negotiated solution that satisfies the concerns of all parties,” said U.S. Secretary of…
AMOS, QC – G4 – R-D Inc. has been granted $99,500 in financial assistance, in the form of a repayable contribution, to increase production capacity, optimize manufacturing processes and develop an international marketing strategy. G4 ‒ R-D manufactures and repairs forestry equipment, such as saw heads, blades and teeth; rotating tilting systems; and delimber blades….
TORONTO – Norbord has launched its “Thank a Framer” campaign to show its appreciation for framers “who work tirelessly to build the structures that house our families, and to inspire the next generation of men and women to take up their tools.” “Our company recognizes and appreciates the contribution of framers to the home building…