by Working Forest | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives
A heavily logged mountainside in Port Alberni has watchdogs concerned the B.C. government failed to notice clear violations of provincial forestry practices. An investigation launched by B.C.’s Forest Practices Board found a scenic mountainside on the Port...
by Working Forest | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives
West Fraser has commended the Alberta Government for its caribou preservative plan but there could be a fly in the ointment – the loss of timber supplies and jobs. West Fraser officials appeared before members of Yellowhead County Council on Sept. 27 to inform...
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...
