by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
Mayors of B.C.’s coastal towns have expressed a lack of optimism for the forestry industry, according to a survey from the Truck Loggers Association. Twenty-seven mayors responded to the survey, said David Elstone, executive director of the association, which...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
With B.C.’s billion-dollar softwood lumber business on the line, the province has been closely watching talks this week between U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – although a new trade deal remains elusive. The two leaders released a...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
As talks continue about an overseas bid to purchase Catalyst Paper, the company announced June 30 that its four largest shareholders have decided to give Kejriwal Group International their backing. Catalyst owns Crofton mill. These “principal security holders” control...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
One of the world’s largest logging companies is looking to get into the oil business. Canfor is in the early phases of developing what would be the first ever commercial-scale biocrude oil plant. The logging company is looking to convert wood waste from its pulp...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
Early market leader continues to innovate when it comes to woody biomass, fuel and recycling wood waste. Learn how you can improve your waste management based on Cloverdale? success. Biomass has been a rapidly growing component of the wood fiber market, but for...