by Working Forest | Apr 3, 2017 | Archives
This week, forestry is the focus as the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) holds its annual convention in Vancouver and there is plenty to discuss. There is no doubt, these are challenging times for forestry with the Softwood Lumber Agreement up in the...
by Working Forest | Apr 3, 2017 | Archives
The cherry birch is one of the most endangered woody tree species in Canada with an estimated five naturally-occurring plants known to exist in Ontario. That’s a paltry number. But there is actually a lessened chance of this botanical beauty dying out, thanks in large...
by Working Forest | Apr 3, 2017 | Archives
March 21 is the International Day of Forests proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly back in 2012. The timely theme for 2017 is: Forests and Energy. The iconic boreal forest is a symbol of natural beauty, joy, pride, and power to Ontarians. It is both a...
by Working Forest | Apr 3, 2017 | Archives
Global softwood lumber trade increased 12% year-over-year to reach a new record-high of 121 million cu. ft. in 2016, according to Wood Resources International. Since the global financial recession in 2009, there has been a steady climb in international trade of...
by Working Forest | Apr 3, 2017 | Archives
Unexploded shells, an outbreak of a tree-killing disease in Europe and even pesky Canadian squirrels have failed to defeat Monty McDonald. McDonald, 72, remains determined to fulfil his dream of building a living memorial of oak trees at Vimy Ridge to honour Canadians...
