by Working Forest | Feb 17, 2016 | Archives
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is threatening to throw Resolute Forest Products entirely out of its green forestry certification program after a January meeting with company CEO Richard Garneau. FSC director-general Kim Carstensen said “there were no signs that...
by Working Forest | Feb 17, 2016 | Archives
Norbord Inc. today announced that its shares have been authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Norbord expects its shares to begin trading on the NYSE on February 19, 2016 under the symbol “OSB”. The Company will retain its primary...
by Working Forest | Feb 17, 2016 | Archives
Climate change is happening quickly, but forests adapt slowly. That’s the root of the problem that will challenge Canada’s forest industry for the next hundred years. The effects of climate change will vary by region. It is believed that Canada will experience a...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
The Crown Zone 5 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan (2016-2020) has been released from the province’s environmental review process. The approval was confirmed in a press release from Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, last week. The project was...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Articles
A growing number of people have started living up to the Canadian stereotype of a plaid-wearing lumberjack. Axe throwing is gaining in popularity, with clubs, leagues and lounges opening everywhere from Alberta to Nova Scotia. Darren Hudson, co-owner of a new...
