by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2015 | Archives
A faint glow emitted from plants during photosynthesis could be key to measuring the health of large areas of forests and croplands in real time. The glow can be detected by spectrometers aboard orbiting satellites. Currently, the standard technique for measuring...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2015 | Archives
Woodlot owner organizations are “about making change happen,” according to Canadian Federation of Woodland Owners (CFWO) President Peter deMarsh. He told the recent Federation of Nova Scotia Woodlands Owners’ annual meeting that the CFWO is working on developing a...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2015 | Archives
Provincial fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek wasn’t encouraging when he said, a couple of days ago: “There’s no relief in sight in the weather forecast. We’re expecting temperatures in the mid-30s, and absolutely no rain in the near future. That’s definitely...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2015 | Archives
It’s being called the largest evacuation in Saskatchewan’s history. As forest fires rage on in the northern part of the province, evacuees from the La Ronge area made their way south in search of safety Sunday. With the latest mandatory evacuation order, the Red Cross...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2015 | Archives
As the majority of fires burning in BC, including two on Vancouver Island, are deemed to be human-caused, the Province says it will be focusing efforts on finding those responsible. Fires caused by people can be by accident or on purpose but officials with...
