by Working Forest | Mar 14, 2016 | Archives
A potentially “large-scale” outbreak of the spruce budworm is currently making its presence known in areas around New Liskeard, federal scientists say. “We’re at the start of an outbreak, and have a small infestation along the Ontario-Quebec...
by Working Forest | Mar 14, 2016 | Archives
Canada’s international trade minister says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s official visit to Washington helped secure a “real breakthrough” in the contentious softwood lumber negotiations. “We have now managed to get the Americans to the...
by Working Forest | Mar 14, 2016 | Archives
The Canadian forest industry is on the verge of another watershed moment. The Softwood Lumber Agreement has lapsed, while efforts are underway to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership, creating both opportunities to take advantage of new markets and growing fears about...
by Working Forest | Mar 14, 2016 | Archives
Trees in Newfoundland and Labrador may be doing a better job than anyone thought at pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Why this is the case, however, is not clear. A research scientist at Memorial University, who has been studying how trees in Newfoundland...
by Working Forest | Mar 14, 2016 | Archives
From lodges to libraries, airports to bridges, even transit stations to park pavilions, some of Western Canada’s most impressive wood construction projects were recognized Tuesday evening at the 2016 Prairie Wood Design Awards. Wood WORKS! Alberta and the Canadian...
