The fire protection activities of oil and gas operators near Fort St. John are under scrutiny by the Forest Practices Board. Oil and gas companies in the Lower Beatton area are being audited during the week of Sept. 21 for compliance with the Wildfire Act, the board announced Monday. The audit will investigate whether or…
While 3,741 firefighters continue to ensure the safety of California residents by keeping in check the Rough fire – one of California’s 12 currently burning wildfires – firefighters for the US Park Service have been tasked with keeping something else safe: the world’s second-largest tree. The General Grant tree, as it’s known to its many admirers, is…
The province of British Columbia is providing funds to help communities take action and reduce the risks of wildfire. Fifty grants of $10,000, for a total of $500,000, will be made available to local governments and First Nations through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI). “Homeowners who live in interface areas can help protect their…
From the SFI Founder’s Reception to the inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk, and the Annual SFI Reception and Dinner there is something worthwhile for everyone at the SFI Annual Conference in Olympic Valley, CA, October 6-8 Our fantastic line up of speakers, sessions and networking activities promise to provide unique and exciting opportunities to come together,…
The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) expires on October 12, nine years after it was last renewed. When it does, Canadian lumber producers will have an advantage in the American market because the duties they now pay will be gone and they will be getting $0.25 on the dollar more for their lumber, thanks to…
Canada’s official plan for addressing climate change overlooks important avenues for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through farming and forestry, a new report has found. The result suggests the federal government could significantly improve its pledge to the United Nations before climate talks set for later this year by pursuing more efficient land-use policies on top…
Kruger Packaging L.P. today announced an investment of $250 million to convert the No. 10 Newsprint Machine (PM10) at Kruger’s Trois-Rivières Mill to manufacture 100% recycled lightweight linerboard. This major project, to be carried out with the support of the Government of Québec, was announced in the presence of Philippe Couillard, Premier of Québec; Laurent Lessard,…
Resolute Forest Products Inc. today announced that a U.S. federal court has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to try again to provide “a reasoned and coherent treatment” of its decision implementing an order to collect taxes on softwood lumber shipments in the United States. On September 9, 2015, the court granted part of…
The number of forest fires in Ontario this year is more than double last year, but still remains well below the average fire season for the province, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Ministry said 617 fires have burned across Ontario so far this season. In 2014, the total was 297 fires….
Christmas will arrive early for American buyers of Canadian softwood lumber. The nine-year-old Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement expires shortly. Hamstrung by a 12-month standstill agreement, the U.S. cannot invoke any surprise emergency trade measures in the interim. A wall of wood, gift-wrapped in devalued Canadian mill wrap, inevitably will surge south. Lumber is accumulating at…