by Working Forest | Jul 20, 2015 | Archives
Crafted by artisans using high quality oak, “Made in France” wine barrels — in which age some of the world’s most expensive wines — are selling like hot cakes abroad, with exports making up 70 per cent of the market. The barrels house an...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2015 | Archives
Pictou Landing First Nation is taking its Northern Pulp appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Earlier this year, the Environment Department issued an industrial permit for Northern Pulp that calls for the Pictou County mill to reduce its environmental footprint...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2015 | Archives
While there are fewer wildfires this week than last, an upcoming thunderstorm predicted for early next week following a dry weekend means the fight isn’t over yet. As of Thursday, there are 166 wildfires burning across the province, but thunderstorms next week and a...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2015 | Archives
The Emerald Ash Borer is headed to the Muskoka Forest accroding to the Muskoka Conservancy. They’re already in Barrie and it’s only a matter of time until they get here. On Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m. in front of the Visitor Information Centre (Bird’s Mill)...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2015 | Archives
The premiers of British Columbia and Saskatchewan would like to see a national approach to fighting forest fires, fearing this year’s wildfires are the new normal. Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall said Thursday he is grateful for the help his province has received from across...
