by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2017 | Archives
Returning from six-day mission to the United States, Quebec’s Minister of Forests, Fauna and Parks, Luc Blanchette, feels his visits will have positive effects for the forest sector. Minister Blanchette said he is confident this mission will have positive spin-offs...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2017 | Archives
It’s official. The area burned in wildfires this season surpasses the previous record of 855,000 ha. An estimated 894,941 hectares of land has been burned in B.C. since April 1, 2017, Wildfire Service information officer Kevin Skrepnek told CBC News. CBC also reports...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2017 | Archives
FREDERICTON – An order restricting forestry operations in New Brunswick during afternoon hours has been lifted, as weather conditions have contributed to a reduced fire hazard. Forest users are asked to continue to exercise caution, recent rain and cool, damp...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2017 | Archives
VARENNES, QC – Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest ethanol producer and a world leader in high-purity specialty alcohols, has begun a feasibility study to significantly expand operations for sustainable biofuel production at its biorefinery in Varennes,...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
OTTAWA – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) are joining forces for a “Women in Wood” Build Day on August 15 to help build homes alongside Ottawa families in need of affordable housing. The second...
