by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2015 | Archives
Though there has been more forest fire activity so far this year than in 2014, it hasn’t been above average. So far in 2015, there have been 286 forest fires in the province which have burnt more than 28,000 hectares. The 10-year provincial average for the first three...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2015 | Archives
Resolute Forest Products has received a one-year extension to secure confirmation from an independent auditor that it is using responsible forestry management practices in an area of Quebec’s Lac-St-Jean region. The Quebec-based company’s says the auditor,...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2015 | Archives
With wildfires threatening towns and villages across northern Saskatchewan, the mayor of La Loche is criticizing the provincial government for not fighting them more aggressively. There have been more than 520 forest fires so far this year, about three times as many...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2015 | Archives
The Alberta government is warning that the weather is pushing the threat of wildfires in forested areas to extreme levels. The problem is continued hot, dry conditions and expected winds of up to 50 km/h. The province said Thursday wildfires that start under these...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2015 | Archives
The city of Prince George is calling on the province to release 800 million dollars in funding that was promised to communities across BC impacted by Pine Beetles. While a significant amount of money has been recieved, council says it is drying up when it is needed...
