by Working Forest | Apr 30, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
Over 22 million tons of wood pellets were shipped globally in 2018, up 21% from 2017. The US, Canada, Vietnam, Latvia, and Russia, accounted for 69% of global exports in 2018, reports the North American Wood Europe continues to be the major destination...
by Working Forest | Apr 29, 2019 | Archives
TORONTO – Despite the recent Ontario government announcement to cut the 50 Million Tree program, Forests Ontario expects to find a way, with existing and new partners, to plant trees, educate Ontarians and speak for the forest and all forest users, the tree planting...
by Working Forest | Apr 26, 2019 | Archives
The program for the Woodrise 2019 conference, to be held in Quebec City from September 30 to October 4, is now complete, and attendees can look forward to an exciting range of international speakers. The conference will address such topics as new policies around the...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2019 | Archives
Ontario’s government is modernizing its almost 50-year-old environmental assessment process by focusing on projects that pose actual, real risks to our environment and communities, streamlining approval timelines and eliminating duplication. The government has...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2019 | Archives
KILLALOE – Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, toured the Ben Hokum & Son Ltd sawmill to view firsthand how the province’s investment has helped create and protect local jobs and modernize operations. Ontario is...