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...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
Canfor has been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for the fourth year in a row. “Thank you to the Canada’s Top Employers organization for their recognition,” said Tracey Arnish, Canfor senior vice-president for people and culture. “Even more importantly, I thank our...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
In what’s becoming a budget-time tradition, heavy industries in Kamloops are once again urging city hall to bring down their tax rate. A letter headed to council on Tuesday from Domtar, Tolko Industries and Lafarge is calling on the city to “adopt a medium- to...
