by Working Forest | May 28, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Hundreds of B.C. tree planters are being trained to stop harassment and prevent sex assaults in their remote work camps. According to a report by CBC NEWS, workshops — often inside makeshift tents with dirt floors — have been held at a dozen tree...
by Working Forest | May 28, 2019 | Archives
The Project Learning Tree Canada team is excited that the Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign is rolling through its second week. This cross-country bike tour is encouraging youth to work in green jobs and help fill critical roles in forests and parks. Zac...
by Working Forest | May 27, 2019 | Archives
Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced $2 million for FPInnovations at the official opening of its world-class, thermo-mechanical-pulp bio-refinery...
by Working Forest | May 27, 2019 | Archives
The Canadian Press — Livestock and cattle will soon help fight wildfires in British Columbia as the province looks to create a targeted grazing program. The B.C. government will give $500,000 to the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, according to a statement...
by Working Forest | May 27, 2019 | Archives
To support community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods, and other emergencies, the Province is giving a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for local governments and First Nations. This brings the total program funding to...
