by Working Forest | Apr 30, 2018 | Archives
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), TimberWest and the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club (NMBC) hosted a community Open House and Earth Day Clean-Up event at Doumont Trails on Sunday, April 29th. More than 80 volunteers helped to clear the land of 5360 KG (5.6 tonnes) of...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2018 | Archives
Fortum and Valmet are developing a technology to produce advanced, high-value lignocellulosic fuels, such as transportation fuels or higher value bio-liquids. The technology is seen as one of the most competitive and efficient ways of producing advanced...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2018 | Archives
VANCOUVER, B.C. — BAP Industries of Guatemala has announced the signing of a 10-year exclusive bamboo purchase agreement with the U. S.-based EcoPlanet Bamboo Group for 100 percent of the off-take from its sustainably grown Nicaraguan bamboo plantations, as part...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2018 | Archives
Vancouver, B.C. – West Fraser has announced Ted Seraphim’s plan to retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the second quarter of 2019. West Fraser also announced today the appointment of Ray Ferris, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, as...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2018 | Archives
Ontario is investing in research, education, and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in new homes and taller buildings through the new Mass Timber Program. This program is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is...