by Working Forest | Jul 24, 2025 | News, Invasive Species
Across coastal and southern regions of British Columbia, Scotch broom has become a recognizable feature of the landscape. While its bright yellow flowers may seem decorative in spring, this non-native shrub poses a range of environmental and economic challenges. From...
by Working Forest | Jul 23, 2025 | News
For decades forestry crews have walked through forests with paint cans, marking individual trees by hand to indicate which ones should be removed during thinning operations. It’s part of a long-standing effort to manage wildfire risk and promote healthy growth in...
by Working Forest | Jul 21, 2025 | News, Articles
As wildfires become more frequent and severe across Canada, new technologies are changing how fire agencies respond. Among the latest advancements is the increasing use of nighttime aerial firefighting—a strategy that allows water and retardant drops to continue after...
by Working Forest | Jul 19, 2025 | News
Engineered wood is emerging as a surprising contender in the design and construction of hospitals. Traditionally overlooked in medical environments due to assumptions about cleanliness, new findings suggest that engineered wood may resist microbial growth more...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2025 | News
Hidden beneath the Arctic tundra, particularly on Ellesmere Island in Canada, lie remarkable stone formations that were once living trees. These fossilized trees, often called petrified wood, offer a glimpse into a time when the Arctic environment was vastly different...
