by Working Forest | Sep 2, 2015 | Archives
A study funded by WorkSafeBC is questioning the effectiveness of a certification program tree-fallers in B.C. have been required to pay for and obtain for nearly a decade, suggesting the certification process has had no effect to reduce injuries. Lead author Chris...
by Working Forest | Sep 2, 2015 | Archives
Last week, smoke from wildfires in Washington and B.C. reached Saskatchewan. Air quality in Calgary was worse than that of Beijing. Alberta Health Services issued advisories. The City of Calgary prohibited backyard fires and promised $10,000 fines for violating the...
by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2015 | Archives
Treet – World’s Tallest Timber Building Treet is a residential building located in Bergen, Norway. The structural design utilized laminated timber. The apartments were created as modules off-site. When completed, the building will be 49,4m from entrance...
by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2015 | Archives
Powerful wind and rain that swept the Vancouver region on the weekend highlighted the vulnerability of trees weakened by a summer drought – and the challenges cities will face keeping their tree canopies healthy as climate change brings more severe weather. Saturday’s...
by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2015 | Archives
Campfire bans have been lifted for most of B.C. heading into the Labour Day weekend, and rain in most areas of the province has helped crews make progress on most of the 176 fires burning in B.C. as of Monday afternoon. Campfire bans are lifted in the Kamloops and...
