by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2016 | Archives
Approvals and policies for clearcutting in the east coast maritime province of Nova Scotia have been raising the ire of residents and environmental groups. A recent decision by the provinces Natural Resources Minister, Lloyd Hines, will allow clearcutting of almost...
by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2016 | Archives
In the fight to save one of Northern Quebec’s last untouched boreal forests from logging, the Cree’s latest ally could be a group of fashion labels. Mandy Gull, deputy chief of the 2,000-member Cree community of Waswanipi, spoke to a gathering of 81...
by Working Forest | Oct 31, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Biomass North Development Centre acknowledged 10 key contributors to advancing the use of biomass across the province during its annual general meeting and inaugural conference in North Bay this week. From Oct. 24-26, stakeholders gathered for three days of...
by Working Forest | Oct 28, 2016 | Archives
On October 31, at the Forum Innovation Bois, the Quebec government will announce recommendations, probably accompanied by new programs, for encouraging innovation and investment in the forestry sector. Yet it is the government itself that is in large part responsible...
by Working Forest | Oct 28, 2016 | Archives
The massive wildfire that destroyed much of Fort McMurray last May is under control and contained, but will likely burn underground throughout the winter. According to Lynn Daina of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, the flames have long been extinguished, but embers...
