by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
The boost Canadian lumber exports are getting from the falling loonie is certain to bring out protectionist forces in the U.S. lumber lobby, says the CEO of Quebec-based forestry company Tembec. “I think that they’re watching the Canadian dollar drop, particularly in...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
The City of Dryden lost its appeal to have Domtar pay $7.9 million in unpaid taxes. An Ontario Superior Court has turned down the northwestern Ontario municipality’s request for the local mill to pay taxes and assessment from 2009 to 2012. The original Municipal...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
After almost 20 years of environmental protests, conflict and negotiation, the B.C. government and coastal First Nations are poised to ratify a sweeping land-use order for the Great Bear Rainforest aimed at protecting 70% of the area’s old-growth trees. The Great Bear...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
Paper Excellence offers a non-update in response to Mayor Greg Dionne’s State of the City Address. Don’t hold your breath for the Prince Albert Pulp Mill to re-open, Mayor Greg Dionne said during Thursday’s State of the City Address. “If the pulp mill opens, it...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
Erickson Incorporated, a leading global provider of aviation services, has renewed a contract with Canadian aerial heavy lift company Helifor Canada (Helifor), a subsidiary of Columbia Helicopters, to continue providing aerial timber harvesting services in British...
