by Working Forest | Aug 21, 2020 | Archives
OFIA — In September of 2018, the Ontario government committed to the development of a forest sector strategy that would reduce barriers and costs, attract investment and innovation and create jobs in the forest sector – while maintaining the highest levels of...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2020 | Archives
NORTH BAY — The Ontario government released Sustainable Growth: Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy, the province’s plan to create jobs and encourage economic growth in the forest industry. The strategy will support the Indigenous, northern and rural...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2020 | Archives
PRNewswire — Weyerhaeuser Company has announced leadership and organizational changes that position the company to further enhance the long-term value of its timberlands portfolio. Russell Hagen, currently senior vice president and chief financial officer, will...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2020 | Archives
CALGARY, CNW — Record high prices for lumber and wood panel are driving stock prices higher for Canadian producers. Five of the largest producers — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Interfor Corp., Canfor Corp., CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd., and Norbord Inc. — all...
by Working Forest | Aug 19, 2020 | Archives
THE CHRONICLE HERALD — It’s spraying time again in Nova Scotia forests. The provincial Environment Department has issued three new approvals for aerial pesticide spraying that will cover 1,498 wooded hectares, primarily in Cumberland County, along with limited...
