by Working Forest | Jan 31, 2017 | Archives
As leaders from government, industry and First Nations gather in Prince George for the 14th annual Natural Resources Forum, it’s worth taking a fresh look at the important role natural resources play in B.C.’s economy, today and in the future. 1. B.C.’s natural...
by Working Forest | Jan 31, 2017 | Archives
New U.S. duties on lumber imports will leave Canada with excess production that could be difficult to sell. Russ Taylor, president of International Wood Markets Group Inc., said lumber shipments to the U.S. will likely drop by 15% next year. The new duties will come...
by Working Forest | Jan 30, 2017 | Archives
Catalyst Paper has gone dark. The B.C. paper company announced Friday, January 27, that it is no longer a publicly trade company. Following recapitalization with its three major shareholders, the company – which formally was listed under the stock symbol CYT – is now...
by Working Forest | Jan 30, 2017 | Archives
A third attempt is underway to get international recognition for a large section of boreal forest along the Manitoba-Ontario boundary. The two provinces have spent millions of dollars over the last 13 years in hopes of getting the area known as Pimachiowin Aki named a...
by Working Forest | Jan 27, 2017 | Archives
Eastern Canadian lumber producer Tembec says it’s open to quotas on exports to the United States, in a break from the positions of some Canadian rivals and the Quebec government. While chief executive James Lopez agrees that Canadian lumber should be exempt from...
