by Working Forest | Oct 13, 2016 | Archives
B.C. is bracing for pain as the U.S. lumber industry stands poised to launch a punitive softwood lumber trade battle as early as Thursday. That’s when a one-year “standstill” agreement tacked onto the 2006 Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement expires, opening the...
by Working Forest | Oct 13, 2016 | Archives
In June of 2016, Premier Rachel Notley’s government released a bold conservation plan for one of Alberta’s most challenging environmental problems – woodland caribou. Woodland caribou are a flagship species for the boreal forest, protected under the federal and...
by Working Forest | Oct 12, 2016 | Archives
The provincial government has partnered with the B.C. Forest Safety Council and the Council of Forest Industries on two projects that will support the recruitment, identification and skills assessment of qualified workers. Victoria has invested more than $530,000,...
by Working Forest | Oct 12, 2016 | Archives
Over the years, Forestry has had to fight back against unreasonable negativity. But for all the naysayers and environmental pessimists, a little research will reveal that modern forestry is about much more than most people realize. At the University of British...
by Working Forest | Oct 12, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Each year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) recognizes one of its state/provincial SFI Implementation Committees for exemplary performance in promoting responsible forestry and for member participation, community engagement and partnerships. The proud...
