by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
Skeena Sawmills is spending $10 million for the first phase of modernizing its sawmill in Terrace, a move that allow the mill to better handle second growth timber, according to a report in the Terrace Standard. The upgrade has already started, with the mill buying a...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
MONTREAL – The annual general meeting of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada was held in Montreal June 28-29 to finalize the organization’s new forest management standard. “Our annual general meeting brings together representatives from our four chambers...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
EDMONTON – Wood pellet manufacturer Pinnacle Renewable Energy has joined the Alberta Forest Products Association. The company’s new plant at Entwistle, AB, represents an $85-million investment in Alberta’s economy. Pinnacle has seven manufacturing facilities in...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
Instead of relying on a negotiated agreement in the softwood lumber dispute, an associate of the C.D. Howe Institute, a public policy think tank, suggests that a better, more permanent solution would be to address U.S. grievances by reforming B.C.’s stumpage system....
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – An executive with extensive experience in the forest products industry will take on several roles in the new government of British Columbia. Don Wright, most recently the CEO of Central 1 Credit Union will to take on the position of Deputy Minister of...
