by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER—To honor the safety efforts taking place across its operations, TimberWest recognized three contractors for their contribution and leadership in 2016 by awarding three Safety Leadership Awards. The three safety leaders are: Crew Safety Champion: Andy Harvie...
by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Western Forest Products has decided to indefinitely curtail operations at its Somass sawmill located in Port Alberni, B.C. The decision “is in response to the lack of log supply to operate the mill efficiently, as well as the uncertainty caused by duties...
by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER, BC – Wood products manufacturer Louisiana-Pacific will acquire International Barrier Technology Inc. for $22 million, making the British Columbia company a wholly-owned subsidiary of LP. “We are confident that this acquisition will help accelerate our...
by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
A harvester in central New Brunswick says logging with horses is serving a niche market. “I kind of saw there was a niche market for wood that you couldn’t really cut with a harvester, and there was people who really didn’t want harvester...
by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
A former employee of the B.C. Forest Service criticizes forest management decisions being made by public servants in Victoria “that work against the sound management of local forests,” in a recent opinion piece in the Vancouver Sun. Anthony Britneff worked for the...
