by Working Forest | Jun 19, 2015 | Archives
Foresting in Northern BC could see a severe drop following the summer months. With the Canada/USA Softwood Lumber Agreement expiring in October, the foresting industry could take a major blow. Without an agreement, the local economy could be greatly affected and...
by Working Forest | Jun 19, 2015 | Archives
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are marveling at the photos taken from their wildlife cameras set up in Manitoba’s Wapusk National Park, showing grizzly bears outside of their typical habitat. Photos that researcher Doug Clark tweeted out...
by Working Forest | Jun 18, 2015 | Archives
Resource-revenue sharing has emerged as the next Big Idea for First Nations. Like most Big Ideas, it seems simple, but in reality is full of legal difficulties and unintended economic consequences. Perry Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations...
by Working Forest | Jun 18, 2015 | Archives
Leaders at Grassy Narrows First Nation want all logging near their community stopped for fear it is adding to the mercury contamination already poisoning people in the northwestern Ontario community. “It’s the same government and the same ministry that...
by Working Forest | Jun 18, 2015 | Archives
The provincial representative at H.C. Haynes Ltd. reminded woodland owners that although U.S. housing starts have been good recently, lumber prices don’t always mirror housing starts. In fact, the price of lumber has declined recently and he expected it would go down...
