by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER — Six local governments were recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for their leadership in the use of wood both architecturally and structurally in their community projects. Wood WORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards are...
by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2017 | Archives
EDMONTON — Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Akaitcho Treaty 8 Tribal Council have undertaken a significant conservation effort in the boreal forest. Together, they’re mapping 31 million hectares of boreal wetlands in Akaitcho Néné, NWT. Located on the...
by Working Forest | Sep 28, 2017 | Archives
A group of professors and ecologists in British Columbia have drafted a letter encouraging the provincial government to treat the wildfires of 2017 as “the new normal” and change its policies toward prevention and response. A story from Global News says the professors...
by Working Forest | Sep 26, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – An economic study released by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone of the provincial economy and one of the largest employers across the province. In 2016, the forest industry generated one out of every 17 jobs in...
by Working Forest | Sep 26, 2017 | Archives
MENLO PARK, Calif. – A California-based construction company is making a move into the production of building products in Washington. Katerra will open a new factory in Spokane Valley, Washington, to produce mass timber products, including cross-laminated timber (CLT)...
