by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
By Steve Pawlett By Investing over $20 million in upgrades, Ben Hokum & Sons sawmill is now the most automated sawmill in the Ontario pine market. Situated in the small town of Killaloe Ontario, the mill sees a mix of white pine, red pine, and aspen. Established...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
International Falls Journal — The paper mill in Fort Frances has been sold by Resolute Forest Products according to a statement issued Monday. The statement said: The Town of Fort Frances wishes to confirm for all of its citizens, stakeholders, and regional...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
Government of BC — Residents and area communities that have long fought to revive Fort Nelson’s forest sector are starting to realize the benefit of their efforts with the approval of the Fort Nelson Community Forest Agreement, in partnership with the British...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
Government of BC –Effective July 16, 2019, the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Fort Nelson Timber Supply Area (TSA) is 2,582,350 cubic metres, announced Shane Berg, deputy chief forester. The new AAC is a 59% increase from the previous allowable annual...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
The Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and a consortium of forward-minded forestry corporations announce the launch of the Smallholder Access Program. FSC, long considered the gold standard of ecologically-responsible, socially-conscious forest...