by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
In the next couple of weeks, Ontario’s government will propose rules to “cap-and-trade” greenhouse gas emissions in the province. Depending on how these rules are written, we will either: See our economy become more efficient and sustainable for the long-term by...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Q: What do you think of pressure-treated wood foundations (PWF) instead of concrete or block foundations? I’m getting contradictory advice. A: Using wood as a foundation for a house seems risky and prone to failure from rot, but I’ve never heard of any problems with...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2016 | Archives
It could be a beetles’ comeback with few fans applauding, say those overseeing Alberta’s forests. Another warm winter could boost the number and spread of Mountain Pine Beetles that have ravaged the province’s pine woodlands and are creeping towards Saskatchewan, said...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2016 | Archives
The CEO of Louisiana Pacific Corporation and Chair of the Board of Directors at the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), Curt Stevens, is pleased to announce that Derek Nighbor will be the association’s new CEO. Nighbor has been senior vice-president of Food...
by Working Forest | Feb 11, 2016 | Archives
Grants were announced today for 19 projects to help further understanding of the conservation benefits of managed forests, and to strengthen the connection between communities and forests. The grants were made as part of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.’s...
