by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
The U.S. Department of Commerce will decide by October whether to maintain or lift a 20 per cent countervailing duty imposed last week on paper imports from the controversial mill in Point Tupper and three other Canadian mills. Officials are investigating whether the...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Resolute Forest Products is fighting back against years of attacks on its forestry practices by launching a publicity campaign that counters what it says are inaccurate allegations from environmental groups Greenpeace and ForestEthics. Full page ads began to appear...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
There’s a tiny new weapon being used in the fight against the destructive emerald ash borer in Ontario. The federal government recently approved the introduction of a foreign breed of parasitic, non-stinging wasp that destroys ash borer eggs from within....
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Prince George, B.C.- Just when Conifex will rebuild its idled Mackenzie Site 1 mill is not known.Conifex has just announced it has purchased a mill in Arkansas. “It’s important to Conifex to secure this ideal site and high quality infrastructure in one of the most...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) had net income of $19.1 million in 2015’s second quarter – down 35% compared with $29.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the period ending June 30 was $289.2 million, compared with $296.2 million for the second...