by Working Forest | Aug 23, 2025 | News
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is increasingly used in sustainable construction, offering strength, speed of assembly, and environmental benefits. The Working Forest has discussed different facets of CLT construction and usage before in other articles. A recent...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2025 | News
Wood is a fundamental material found in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, yet its scientific study often goes unnoticed outside specialized fields. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History holds one of the most comprehensive collections of wood...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2025 | News
An out-of-control wildfire burning near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island is expected to produce visible smoke for weeks or even months, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The Wesley Ridge wildfire, discovered on July 31, has proven difficult to contain due...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2025 | News, Articles, Forecasts
What has changed since mid-July? As of mid-August 2025, the North American lumber market shows modest week-over-week gains in the framing composite price, softer one-month futures trends, and easing upstream cost pressures. Liquidity in the futures market has...
by Working Forest | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Forests across Ontario are experiencing a noticeable increase in tent caterpillar activity this year, marking what experts describe as an outbreak season for the species. While these events can draw attention from campers, hikers, and homeowners, they are part of a...
