by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Fort McMurray wildfire was most likely man-made, says Chad Morrison, senior manager of Alberta wildfire investigations. The exact reason it ignited is still under investigation, with the final report due in one month, Morrison says. No doubt the larger debate...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
T he Council of Forest Industries (COFI) today announced the winners of the 48th BC Lumber Grading Championship held in Kelowna on May 28, 2016 where top lumber graders from around the province gathered to demonstrate their skills. This year’s winners include: • Brian...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2016 | Archives
A few days ago Mike Flannigan travelled to Fort McMurray as part a special scientific research team studying the raging wildfire. He got a bird’s eye view from above and a close look at the ruins on the ground. With smoke still smouldering in the forests, not many...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2016 | Archives
Biomass inventory, supply-chain logistics, standards and technological applications, emerging markets, technical and regulatory hurdles were highlights of two bio-economy workshops held recently in Thunder Bay. Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2016 | Archives
Cherryville residents hope a review will lead to changes within a government agency. The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the B.C. Timber Sales program in the Okanagan-Shuswap starting Monday. “I hope rural communities will have some influence on...
