by Working Forest | Jun 4, 2015 | Archives
The Little Bobtail Lake forest fire has been completely contained and its is now perimeter completely extinguished, but smoke from the fire will remain visible for the rest of the summer, the province’s wildfire management branch said Wednesday. “Starting...
by Working Forest | Jun 4, 2015 | Archives
The most destructive pest to North America’s mature pine forests, the mountain pine beetle, is threatening the next generation. A study conducted by a University of Alberta researcher shows that the pine beetle not only kills adult trees, but can also leave the...
by Working Forest | Jun 3, 2015 | Archives
Much of our furniture is made from timber. The wood to make that furniture has to be harvested from a felled tree which is then milled, sawed, planed, sanded, put back together with glue and screws, and finished. Wouldn’t it be easier to avoid most of these...
by Working Forest | Jun 3, 2015 | Archives
Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more...
by Working Forest | Jun 3, 2015 | Archives
A few years ago, the future of the Resolute Forest Products pulp and paper mill here was shaky as it grappled with a downturn in business. But on Monday, company officials said they plan to invest $270 million in a major expansion at the mill, the second in a year,...
