by Working Forest | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives
WorkSafeBC will be ramping up inspections of log trucks across the province in response to a spike in the number of fatal incidents so far this year. There have been five deaths involving the vehicles, the most recent occurring on Sept. 2 near Fernie, where a truck...
by Working Forest | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives
Canadian softwood lumber executives will meet this week with America’s trade ambassador as they brace for the prospect of U.S. tariffs that they say could result in mill closures and layoffs. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will speak with the Canadian...
by Working Forest | Sep 30, 2016 | Archives
A Williams Lake forester is urging the business community and local politicians to lobby the provincial government, B.C. Hydro and the B.C. Utilities Commission to make it more affordable for companies to retrieve biomass fuel from the forest. Speaking to the Williams...
by Working Forest | Sep 30, 2016 | Archives
In response to UBCM Resolution C-27, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson re-affirmed government’s commitment to Vancouver Island’s old growth forests and stated there was no need to cease logging. The province’s old growth forests,...
by Working Forest | Sep 30, 2016 | Archives
Editor: The loss of another important intact forest on the Elphinstone slopes is very troubling, and in light of the tiny economic contribution that timber revenues will provide to the province, is equally shocking. The stumpage fees from this timber sale of...
