by Working Forest | Jul 14, 2015 | Archives
The federal government has been fulfilling its commitment to mountain pine beetle-affected communities, according to a local member of Parliament. Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer said nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars have gone to B.C. forestry...
by Working Forest | Jul 14, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
2015 is shaping up to be one of B.C.’s most devastating forest fire years on record, with the government already spending more than $97 million, far in excess of its annual $63 million forest-fire-fighting budget. The active fire count stands at more than 180 at time...
by Working Forest | Jul 14, 2015 | Archives
It looks like something from a computer game, but this church made out of trees is very much real. The picturesque ‘Tree Church’ was built (er… grown?) by Barry Cox in New Zealand. Unsurprisingly couples are stepping over each other for a chance to get married in the...
by Working Forest | Jul 13, 2015 | Archives
Natural resource ministers across Canada have agreed to challenge environmental campaigns that target the forestry industry. Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Bill Mauro hosted Friday’s Canadian Council of Forest Ministers meeting in...
by Working Forest | Jul 13, 2015 | Archives
The city is poised on the threshold of yet another pioneering effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community. Utilizing biomass from locally collected wood waste, the city’s electrical utility is investigating a low carbon alternative to heating with...
