by Working Forest | Aug 2, 2019 | Archives
In May 2019, FSC International approved the revised FSC Pesticides Policy which comes into effect August 1, 2019. The policy aims to eliminate the use of the most hazardous chemical pesticides; promote best practices to minimize associated risks to human health and...
by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell is expected to cut the Fed’s benchmark interest rate to prevent an economic slowdown. According to a report by CBC News, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its interest rate Wednesday for...
by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2019 | Archives
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – On behalf of B.C. United Ways, Danalee Baker, Executive Director of the United Way, Thompson/Nicola/Cariboo wrote a letter to Premier John Horgan to provide a financial safety net to help unemployed forestry sector workers. The United Way is...
by Working Forest | Jul 30, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
CBC NEWS –The Maritime College of Forest Technology has reaffirmed that the dismissal of a well-known instructor was for misconduct and not his views on the controversial herbicide glyphosate. Tim Marshall, the college’s executive director, said Monday in...
by Working Forest | Jul 30, 2019 | Archives
DEESIDE, UK –Iceland has launched an industry-leading trial, removing plastic bags from one of its stores, as it continues to lead the way in the fight against plastic. The trial will run in Iceland’s Hackney store, with customers being offered extra-strong...
