by Working Forest | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles
The molecules of plant fibers are being transformed into a light-weight material five times stronger than steel that can be used to make everything from auto parts to electronic displays. No wonder the technology, called cellulose nanofiber, has piqued the interest of...
by Working Forest | Oct 1, 2015 | Archives
UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining. The seeds were collected last year during an expedition to a remote location in mountains near Tokyo. Experts suggest that...
by Working Forest | Oct 1, 2015 | Archives
The Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility at Ryerson University in downtown Toronto held a panel discussion last week exploring the challenges and best practices regarding forest sustainability in Indonesia. Using Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) as...
by Working Forest | Oct 1, 2015 | Archives
The provincial government has promised to help deal with deer in response to pleas from municipal leaders around B.C. Responding to recommendations made by the Union of BC Municipalities, the province promised to create a Provincial Urban Deer Advisory Committee and...
by Working Forest | Sep 29, 2015 | Archives
Canfor Corporation announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Anthony Forest Products Company located in El Dorado, Arkansas (“AFP”) for a purchase price of $93.5 million US which includes approximately $15 million US of working capital....
