by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced 11 community grants today that will advance the quality of life in communities across North America. SFI is bringing together a diverse range of people from 50 organizations to support community engagement...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives
City council in Prince Albert, Sask., has authorized a $5.1-million settlement with Domtar in a tax dispute over the valuation of a pulp mill Domtar purchased from Weyerhaeuser in 2006. Domtar had argued the assessment of its property was too high for 2009 and 2010...
by Working Forest | Apr 5, 2017 | Archives
The Cariboo Regional District has joined West Fraser in 100 Mile House in calling for a new Timber Supply Review in the South Cariboo. A letter will be sent to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson raised the issue at this...
by Working Forest | Apr 5, 2017 | Archives
Members from Canfor and FPInnovations (non-profit, scientific forestry research organization) presented to Council on Monday night about the possibility of larger trucks one day heading through our city. The small team noted the discussion of implementing these 9-axle...
by Working Forest | Apr 5, 2017 | Archives
Whoever first made the observation that an individual “couldn’t see the forest for the trees” was pointing to a common problem — particularly about forests themselves. While many, including myself, view trees as beautiful and crucial to our way of life, as a...
