by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2015 | Archives
The Quebec government is hoping to give a shot in the arm to the province’s forestry sector by allowing lumber to be used in the construction of buildings up to 12 storeys tall. Premier Philippe Couillard says regulation changes were developed in consultation with the...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2015 | Archives
At last Monday’s Committees of the Whole meeting, councilors were presented with a letter from Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Bill Mauro. Here is the letter in its entirety: Thank you for your letter regarding the location of the southern boundaries of...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
The United Kingdom has announced plans to build the world’s largest biomass powerplant. The Tees Renewable Energy Plant (REP) will be located in the Port of Teesside, Middlesbrough and it will have a capacity of 299 MW. While the plant is designed to be able to...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2015 | Archives
Utility’s major client billed mostly for thermal power; others pay more for renewables Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s largest customer, Port Hawkesbury Paper LP, is being shielded from mounting fuel costs falling on other ratepayers. While Port Hawkesbury Paper is billed...
by Working Forest | Aug 18, 2015 | Archives
A certified arborist is comparing his industry to the “wild west” as more and more people are taking up the job with little to no training in an attempt to cash in on the demand created by the emerald ash borer. Jamie Enright said that while he has been...
