by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2016 | Archives
Delegates from across the world are in Prince George today for the 7th bi-annual International BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition. The event is centered around things like climate change, safety workshops, and BC’s fibre situation. Event Manager Cam McAlpine hopes...
by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2016 | Archives
Here’s some good news for the animals that live in Eastern Canada’s boreal forest and the forestry industry that operates there — the trees that dominate the boreal forest can do just fine in the warmer, drier temperatures expected with global climate...
by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2016 | Archives
If you make your living in Canada’s boreal forest — whether you’re a logger or a songbird — you might want to consider a move to Quebec. Research suggests a Spain-sized area of forest in the centre of the province will be one of the rare places where...
by Working Forest | Jun 16, 2016 | Archives
The South African company hired to bring in a crew to help fight the Fort McMurray wildfire says its workers are more highly paid than their Canadian counterparts when wages are adjusted for cost of living. Working on Fire Ltd. makes the comment as part of a statement...
by Working Forest | Jun 16, 2016 | Archives
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauded the federal government’s launch Tuesday of an innovation agenda, calling it a critical pillar for the Canadian economy and the future of the $65-billion forest products sector. Derek Nighbor, FPAC’s CEO, said...
