by Working Forest | Oct 21, 2016 | Archives
The Province has released its Industry Outlook Profile for the next ten years, predicting which sectors will see growth and job demands. The report, ( accessible here) has detailed employment growth and job openings forecast information. It is predicted thee...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2016 | Archives
About a third of this year’s spruce beetle larvae are expected to mature a early, adding their number to the outbreak as next year’s crop takes flight in the spring. Most of the spruce beetle in the Omineca region – about 85 per cent –...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2016 | Archives
Limited seats are available for the four-month Coastal Forest Resource program in Campbell River this January, designed to give students an advantage in BC’s forestry industry. The four-month program provides students with hands-on skills and knowledge to start...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2016 | Archives
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says its proposing to cut wood from a former birch reserve near Gander, despite concerns from cabin owners in the region. In a statement, a spokesperson with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods confirmed the...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2016 | Archives
The government department responsible for forest roads is replacing two bridges that were a barrier to reopening the mid-island highway route from Burgeo to Badger in central Newfoundland. The scheduled replacement of the two bridges — at Portage Lake and Otter Pond...
