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...
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...
