Forest Communication: How Plants Exchange Information and Resources
Plants in forests interact through underground networks and airborne chemical signals, reshaping our understanding of ecosystems and forest health.
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Working Within a Narrow Logging Window
How forestry contractors operate within a limited logging window, using winter conditions, extended shifts, and strategic planning to maximize production in northern forest regions.
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Green Hydrogen Project Poised to Modernize Kamloops Pulp Mill Operations
Green hydrogen production is gaining momentum in British Columbia as industry partners explore low-carbon fuel options that reduce emissions and diversify energy systems. A new initiative at the Kamloops pulp mill demonstrates how renewable-powered hydrogen could support industrial operations while advancing provincial climate objectives.
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Ontario’s Logging Road Network: Where Industry Meets Wilderness
Northern Ontario’s logging roads form a vast but often overlooked network that supports forestry operations, remote communities, and year-round access to the North. This article explores how these industrial routes are built, maintained, and used, and why they remain essential infrastructure for both the forest sector and the region’s wilderness economy.
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UBC Partnerships Aim to Accelerate Affordable Housing in British Columbia
UBC’s land mapping, modular construction research, and climate-resilient design strategies aim to accelerate affordable housing development across British Columbia.
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The Working Forest Lumber Forecast – December 2025
December 2025 Working Forest Lumber Forecast: updated market data, demand and supply indicators, and prospects for North American softwood lumber.
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2025 Pack Fire — A Close Look at a California Wildfire
The 2025 Pack Fire in Mono County, California, burned nearly 2,000 acres, damaged homes, and prompted evacuations. This article provides a detailed overview of the fire’s spread, response efforts, and lessons for wildfire preparedness in forest-adjacent communities.
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How Forest Tourism Is Shaping B.C.’s Economic Future
Forest-based tourism is becoming an important economic complement to traditional forestry in British Columbia, offering stable revenue, diverse job opportunities, and long-term community value. This article explores how tourism and sustainable forest management can work together to support local economies while maintaining healthy, accessible landscapes.
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The Biomechanics Behind Woodpecker Drilling: How Small Birds Create Big Impact
Woodpeckers deliver powerful drilling strikes using full-body coordination, breath-supported stability, and specialized posture. This article explains how these small birds generate high-force impacts safely and efficiently, offering a clear look at the biomechanics behind their remarkable drilling behavior.
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Second Dutch Elm Disease Case Confirmed in Edmonton Raises Urban Forest Concerns
Edmonton has confirmed its second Dutch elm disease case of the year, raising concerns about the city’s elm canopy and prompting an expanded response plan.
