by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2016 | Archives
Saskatchewan Environment Minister Herb Cox says there are “relatively normal conditions” ahead of the forest-fire season, after historic blazes last year. There was some concern earlier this year due to below-normal snowfall and generally warmer temperatures over much...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2016 | Archives
The investigation into last month’s explosion that rocked the WestPine MDF facility in Quesnel, British Columbia, is ongoing, with WorkSafeBC reporting that it may be months before a conclusion is reached. News sources report that no one was injured in the March...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2016 | Articles
Large old trees are among the largest and longest-living organisms on earth. They occupy a revered position in the human psyche, appearing often in iconography, art, books, films, and other cultural expressions [1]. Large old trees also play key ecological and...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2016 | Articles
Certifying a forest to a sustainable forest management standard is an important way for managers to assure their markets and the general public of the sustainable forestry they practice on their lands. It also helps indigenous communities ensure our values are...
by Working Forest | Apr 21, 2016 | Archives
Median Salary: $104,000 Salary Growth (2009–2015): +19% Total Employees: 11,700 Change in Employees (2009–2015): +44% Job Description: This group of managers work in Canada’s natural resources sector, overseeing the operations of facilities like mines, lumber mills...
