by Working Forest | Nov 2, 2015 | Archives
The boreal forest that covers much of Northern Manitoba and the rest of Canada as well was the focus of two sessions at The Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg Oct. 17-21, a gathering of more than 1,500 wildlife and conservation professionals from around North...
by Working Forest | Oct 30, 2015 | Archives
A collaborative art project called ‘I Grieve that protests clearcutting in Surrey is taking off online. Dozens of people have written the words ‘I Grieve’ on logs and stumps found in clear cut areas throughout the city. The artist then anonymously...
by Working Forest | Oct 30, 2015 | Archives
Some environmentalist groups suggest that forestry activities in Quebec should be considerably reduced—a measure that would threaten thousands of jobs in this industry, according to a new short documentary produced by the MEI in the North Shore region. The Vice...
by Working Forest | Oct 30, 2015 | Archives
On average, one person dies every five hours on Canadian roads. It’s a statistic the B.C. Forest Safety Council, in co-ordination with Canfor, Drop It And Drive and Northern Health, is trying to change. On Nov. 6, a free distracted driving prevention education seminar...
by Working Forest | Oct 30, 2015 | Archives
Calling for the Ancient Forest to be designated as a protected area, there is a public letter that already has more than 550 online signatures in support, including one from environmental activist David Suzuki. Circulated by Northern Wetbelt Working Group, a Prince...
