by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2020 | Archives
LESPROM — Canada’s lumber production increased 6.5% from February to 5 009.2 thousand cubic metres in March. Production was 7.9% lower than in March 2019, as Statistics Canada reported. Sawmills shipped 4 643.4 thousand cubic metres of lumber in March, up...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2020 | Archives
Columbus, Ohio — The Board of Directors of Palmer-Donavin has announced Robyn Pollina as the company’s new CEO. Bob Woodward Jr., Chairman of the Board at Palmer-Donavin, announced that Robyn Pollina, current CFO at Palmer-Donavin, has been named CEO of...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2020 | Archives
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced renewed funding for Investment in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program and the Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) to accelerate innovation and Indigenous-led economic development in Canada’s forest sector....
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2020 | Archives
THUNDER BAY – Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting a growing number of forest fires across northwestern Ontario following days of intense heat in much of the region. The MNRF announced 20 new fires in the northwest...
by Working Forest | Jul 5, 2020 | Archives
FPInnovations Blog — No one has been left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of the negative feelings, you are probably harbouring towards the virus, it is undeniable that it’s been a catalyst for change. The pandemic has prompted the forestry...