by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2017 | Archives
MONTREAL – The Forest Stewardship Council Canada, an independent certifier of forest management practices, is pleased the federal government has issued a draft action plan to support Canada’s boreal caribou population, but believes the plan must do more to...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. reported operating income of $131.0 million for the second quarter of 2017, up $24.2 million from reported operating income of $106.8 million for the first quarter of 2017, as a solid improvement in lumber segment operating earnings more than...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO — Unifor’s regional councils have added another $120,000 to BC wildfire relief donations, bringing the union’s total Red Cross donation to more than $220,000. “I want to thank our regional bodies for stepping up to extend Unifor’s...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber will acquire the operations of the Gilman Companies from the Howard Gilman Foundation and other shareholders for approximately US$430 million. The Gilman Companies are comprised of six sawmills and a finger‑joint mill in Florida and...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Acadian Timber Corp. reported solid financial and operating results for the three months ended June 24, 2017. “Acadian’s second quarter benefited from favourable winter conditions which supported strong seasonal log production,” said Mark...
