by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2015 | Archives
Alarm bells have been ringing in the wake of a recent rash of fatalities either directly or indirectly related to forestry activities. There have been five forestry related deaths this year and two fatalities associated with forestry activity. July 24th, a manual tree...
by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2015 | Archives
A large parcel of the Acadian forest that at one time covered the entire province is now being conserved for future Islanders to enjoy. It’s also preserving the legacy of a well-known family that lived in the area. The Island Nature Trust held a celebration for...
by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2015 | Archives
Conifex Timber Inc. has completed its purchase of a private Delaware company holding exclusive rights to a sawmill and 186 acres of land near El Dorado, AR. The rights to the Arkansas property was acquired for $21 million. The deal, announced Aug. 6, comprised $12.36...
by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2015 | Archives
The largest fire in state history swept through the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range with explosive force last summer. The Carlton Complex Fire burned more than 250,000 acres, devouring everything in its path at the hypersonic pace of 3.8 acres per second. Until...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
The Cariboo Fire Centre in Williams Lake will have a brand-new firefighting facility. The B.C. Government is providing $5.88 million in funding to construct the new facility at the Williams Lake Airport for the use of BC Wildfire Service staff and crews. The...
