by Working Forest | Apr 4, 2024 | Historical, FEATURED, Heritage
In the early 1900s, Billy Beal, a Black sawmill worker who ventured to Manitoba’s Swan River Valley, broke barriers in an unexpected field: photography. Not just any photographer, Beal documented the transformative era of Manitoba’s forestry sector and the...
by Working Forest | Apr 1, 2024 | Forecasts
Based on by Trading Economics’ global macro models and analyst insights, lumber prices are anticipated to reach 599.50 USD per 1000 board feet by this quarter’s end and are expected to rise to 640.14 USD in a year’s time....
by Working Forest | Jan 23, 2024 | Heritage
The eastern white pine, a towering symbol of North America’s colonial history and natural beauty, holds a significant place in the region’s heritage. Several factors have now put it under threat. How significant is the decline? Can something be done?When...
by Working Forest | Dec 26, 2023 | News
Finally some good news! Alberta has witnessed a significant decline in mountain pine beetle populations, marking a positive shift for the province’s forests. The destructive nature of these insects has caused extensive damage to Alberta’s forested areas,...
by Working Forest | Dec 26, 2023 | Forecasts
In December, lumber prices surged past the $550 per thousand feet benchmark, marking their highest point in the past five months. This upward trend was primarily propelled by several key factors. Firstly, there was a growing anticipation of heightened demand in the...
