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BOOM! – At precisely 8:32 a.m. PDT on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s, a volcanic peak in southwestern Washington state, suffers a massive eruption devastating some 210 square miles of wilderness. The aftermath is astounding. The land where native forests proudly stood moments ago is now the graveyard for millions of trees tossed like…
By: The Working Forest Staff MY CARIBOU NOW — A joint release went out on behalf of the Lhtako Dene Nation and West Fraser stating that working together will strengthen industry and further sustain resilient communities in the Quesnel area. “For many decades, we have consistently seen West Fraser’s forest professionals demonstrate how sustainable forest…
Rubberwood stumps, large-diameter round wood, storm debris, land clearing, and other wood residuals are processed into valuable biomass feedstock with WSM’s electric Titan Horizontal Grinding Systems. Stumps and other residuals are initially fed to WSM’s severe-duty Disc Screen to remove dirt and rock. This step reduces wear on the Titan Grinder, providing savings on maintenance….
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Morbark, LLC, debuted the Rayco 4000AWL Articulated Wheel Loader at the TCI Expo in Indianapolis, IN. The company also offered an overview of additional equipment within the Morbark, Boxer, Denis Cimaf, and Rayco brands that complement the equipment needs of tree care professionals. “At Morbark, we are focused on…
THE GLOBE AND MAIL — In April 2020, a panel appointed by B.C.’s NDP government issued a report aimed at addressing calls for an end to the logging of ancient trees in the province. Entitled A New Future for Old Forests, its first paragraphs explained how this issue had been flagged as a concern by successive…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An agreement has been reached between timber and environmental groups to overhaul the management of 10 million acres of private forestlands in Oregon. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports the deal, announced Saturday by Gov. Kate Brown’s office, concludes more than a year of negotiations to develop a plan to boost protections for vulnerable fish…
BIV — As protests continue on Vancouver Island over old-growth logging, and a new advisory committee wrangles over the question of just how much old-growth is left and how much should be off-limits to logging, one number persistently pops up: 3%. That’s how many old-growth trees are left in B.C., environmentalists say. That number is…
Progressing with EA registration, reaching out to communities, while protecting its legal rights Today, Northern Pulp Nova Scotia (Northern Pulp) is sharing an update on its commitment to using the best available technology to transform the kraft pulp mill into one of the world’s cleanest, most environmentally-focused mills. An Environmental Assessment (EA) registration document will…
NORTHERN ONTARIO BUSINESS — A town councilor in Fort Frances said the demolition of a biomass boiler at the former Resolute mill shows why more needs to be done To protect government investments in the private sector. According to Douglas Judson, the Town of Fort Frances has issued a demolition permit for the steam-powered 54-megawatt…