by Working Forest | Apr 19, 2016 | Archives
BC Wildfire Service crews have responded to 59 wildfires since April 1, including 12 in the Prince George Fire Centre, the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said on Friday. Almost all of the wildfires were human-caused, and...
by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2016 | Archives
It was no great shock to hear recently that a Leger survey ranked Canada’s forest products companies as having the world’s best reputation for environmental practices. But it was still very gratifying. Canada’s forest products companies have worked extremely hard over...
by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2016 | Articles
A Mackenzie wood manufacturer is turning into a repeat offender as far as WorkSafeBC is concerned. As of the end of January, East Fraser Fiber Co. Ltd. had been issued five fines over the span of eight months, according to recently-updated posting’s on the...
by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2016 | Archives
For Ontario and Quebec sawmills to prosper they need free, unencumbered access for softwood lumber exports to the U.S. market, Resolute Forest Products president Richard Garneau told Parliament’s Standing Committee on International Trade this week. “We need to be able...
by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2016 | Archives
A long-time forester is lamenting the lack of properly fitted industrial wear available for women, something she says can put women’s safety at risk while out in the field. Catherine Brady, 33, has worked in forestry for the past decade and often works on Vancouver...
