by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
Did you know that there is currently a bourbon barrel shortage? Probably not, but according to a Wall Street Journal article from this past May, the lumber industry, and subsequently coopers, have struggled to keep up with the demands of the exploding bourbon...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
Canada’s cement and steel sectors say Quebec is favouring one industry and possibly putting public safety at risk by allowing wood to be used in the construction of buildings up to 12 storeys high. The Cement Association of Canada said Wednesday that the...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
The B.C. government’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack measurable results and are not producing innovative forest management, according to an investigation by the Forest Practices Board. The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from...
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...
