by Working Forest | Aug 4, 2016 | Archives
I am writing in regards to the draft range plan recently released under Alberta’s Caribou Action Plan, which attempts to address the preservation of the Little Smoky and A La Peche herds located around Grande Cache. While no one can argue the importance of preserving...
by Working Forest | Aug 4, 2016 | Archives
A wildfire burning north of Campbell River is proving very tough for crews to tackle. Dry conditions, steep terrain, slopes of fallen timber are fueling a blaze that has already consumed hectares of forest, blanketing the region with smoke and putting residents on...
by Working Forest | Aug 4, 2016 | Archives
It’s still not known what led to a wildfire in a Vernon neighbourhood. While the Ministry of Forests has indicated that Saturday’s blaze on Tronson Road may be human-caused, the Vernon Fire Department is remaining cautious. “We’re working with the ministry to...
by Working Forest | Aug 4, 2016 | Archives
Tolko Industries would like to have an answer sooner than later. The company’s need to secure a wood supply in its efforts to reopen its OSB plant west of High Prairie was cited in a letter July 22 from the company to Bruce Mayer, assistant deputy minister, Forestry...
by Working Forest | Aug 3, 2016 | Archives
Pilots have started taking to the air to help the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations assess the progress made on combatting an outbreak of the spruce beetle in the Omineca region. Project manager Heather Wiebe said Tuesday an airplane has been...
