by Working Forest | Jun 27, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Re: “Clearcut logging leaves shameful sight,” letter, June 16. We are promoting the Vancouver Island Spine Trail as a continuous trail from Victoria to Cape Scott, which will pass through both Crown (public) and private lands. We see this trail to be an opportunity,...
by Working Forest | Jun 27, 2016 | Archives
Re: “Government still not taking Walbran seriously,” comment, June 16. I have been a logger in the area that includes the Walbran for more than 40 years. I have worked for Teal Jones since 2005, and am currently working in the Walbran Valley. It’s misleading to say...
by Working Forest | Jun 23, 2016 | Archives
Dry weather and high winds have made it a busy season for fire crews in northeastern Ontario. The forest fire hazard is currently high to extreme in Greater Sudbury and surrounding area. That includes Elliot Lake, Sault Ste Marie, French River and Killarney. The...
by Working Forest | Jun 23, 2016 | Archives
Arboricultural staff in Fredericton are monitoring for an invasive insect that kills ash trees. They have installed lime green prism traps in 20 locations throughout the city to see if they will catch any emerald ash borers. Don Murray, the manager of parks and trees,...
by Working Forest | Jun 23, 2016 | Archives
Allegations the mandatory evacuation of Fort McMurray was issued dangerously late continue to surface as the province launches an inquiry into the city-wide exodus. “We need to understand why there was such a delay,” said Diane Slater, a...
