by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO — Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of US$200 million for the third quarter of 2017 versus US$115 million in the third quarter of 2016 and US$165 million in the second quarter of 2017. The improvement is primarily due to higher North American...
by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2017 | Archives
Washington – Unifor National President Jerry Dias said he couldn’t find common ground on the softwood lumber issue during his recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “We had a frank discussion but were unable to find common ground on the softwood...
by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2017 | Archives
A study by Natural Resources Canada says climate change in the Maritimes may lead to a gradual reduction in the growth of softwood trees. A report by CBC News says the Natural Resources Canada study marks the first region-wide assessment of the composition and growth...
by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2017 | Archives
Dr. Warren Mabee, director of Queen’s University, Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy/Canada Research Chair, will be the keynote speaker at the Trenton Woodlot Conference. Dr. Mabee will explore the role of woodlots in carbon sequestration, maintaining...
by Working Forest | Oct 26, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO – Earlier this month, the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) held its first annual Forestry Advocacy Day at the Ontario legislature. OFIA staff and directors met with several Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament from the Liberal,...