by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2015 | Archives
On the occasion of the re-start of Paper Excellence’s Chetwynd pulp mill, the media-shy company opened up a bit in an interview with Business in Vancouver. The company’s deputy CEO, Pedro Chang, said the company is in Canada for the long haul. “Many pulp manufacturers...
by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2015 | Archives
One by one ash trees are being cut down across the City of Barrie and some people are disappointed it’s come to this. The reason for this massive tree removal is a tiny bug called the Emerald Ash Borer. The bugs are small, but they do a lot of damage to ash...
by Working Forest | Jun 17, 2015 | Archives
I am writing in response to an article I read in the Timmins Daily Press that can be found at http://www.timminspress.com/2015/06/11/greenpeace-responds-to-eco-terrorist-portrayal. While I respect Mr. Richard Brooks of Greenpeace having an opinion, I remain offended...
by Working Forest | Jun 16, 2015 | Archives
There have been almost triple the number of forest fires in N.W.T. so far this season compared to the 20-year average. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says there have already been 65 forest fires this year, 48 of which are still burning....
by Working Forest | Jun 16, 2015 | Archives
Squamish was filled with smoke Monday due to a forest fire burning 67 kilometres west of Pemberton. Due to the smoke, the air quality in Squamish was up to a 6 by 10:30 a.m. and an 8 by noon and a 9 by the end of the lunch hour. A 9 means people should consider...
