A long-awaited dedicated forestry centre that would educate people on the importance and history of forestry to Squamish’s history is a step closer to becoming a reality. Members of the Sea to Sky Forestry Centre Society presented their plan for the facility slated for south of the Squamish Adventure Centre at the committee of the whole…
In answer to a question “Where can this industry take me?”, Tasmania’s forestry careers hub says “Almost anywhere you want to go”. Colin McCulloch from the Tasmanian Forest Industry’s Arbre Training and Careers Hub said he found an answer in the latest forestry technology, when a 14-year-old “robotics expert” asked him that question this week….
Premier Greg Selinger says a re-elected NDP government would provide more help for infrastructure projects and the forestry industry. The government has already touted a 10-year, $10-billion plan to build and fix roads, bridges and flood protection. Selinger said that after an NDP victory April 19 he would look at increasing the province’s share of…
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to see today’s federal budget put strong emphasis on climate change initiatives, innovation and research and development. The budget tabled by the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, included a $1 billion fund over four years to support clean technology for the forest sector as well as…
The Anishinabek Nation and Ontario are continuing to work together to strengthen collaboration on natural resource management. Today at a meeting, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro and Anishinabek Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee renewed a Letter of Commitment and signed the sixth multi-year Memorandum of Understanding regarding natural resources management issues including…
Today as we cruise down the hill approaching Coopers Cove when driving out from Victoria, with perhaps a quick glance at the quiet cove, noting small boats and kayaks, we see a background view of a closed-down industrial site. Probably it’s hard to believe the enormity of the sawmilling enterprise that sustained much of Sooke’s…
An explosive outbreak of spruce beetles in northern B.C. forests is wreaking havoc on one of the key timber species remaining in the wake of the mountain pine beetle disaster. A recent provincial survey of spruce stands in the Omineca region north of Prince George shows spruce beetle populations have mushroomed from 2013, when they…
On this International Days of Forests, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to note that as a supplier of forest products, Canada comes out as number one in the world in terms of environmental practices and reputation among international customers. A study undertaken late in 2015 by Leger the Research Intelligence Group…
Grassy Narrows band and council in partnership with two other area First Nations are considering a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry proposal to take an active role in forest management planning and operations in the Whiskey Jack Forest. Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister met Monday, March 21, with representatives from Wabauskang and Whitefish Bay…
Drive past the Ritchie Bros. yard in Edmonton at any time, and it’s clear that companies are always buying and selling equipment. The current slowdown of the Alberta economy has many local contractors turning idle assets into cash. Others are simply realigning or upgrading their fleets. Regardless of the reason to sell, consignors wanting the…