by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Powell River was founded by the timber industry, but the small Sunshine Coast community about 145 kilometres northwest of Vancouver is in an uproar now that loggers are cutting trees right in the heart of the city. Since loggers started clearing roads through the...
by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archives
In Thunder bay, Ontario a major brush fire near Stanley was threatening an area cemetery and a number of properties has been knocked down. Nearly 40 firefighters from Oliver Paipoonge, Conmee and the Ministry of Natural Resources, along with two water bombers, spent...
by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archives
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The loss amounted to 40 cents per share, which was deeper than a year-earlier loss of 28 cents per share or $28 million. Among other things,...
by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Catalyst is pleased to launch our new coated product line-up. Since purchasing mills in Biron, Wisconsin and Rumford, Maine, Catalyst has leveraged the best of our manufacturing platform to create the most comprehensive web product line in North America. Effective May...
by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archives
Invasive earthworms are attacking the boreal forest, with new research predicting how quickly one species is spreading in northeastern Alberta. Dendrobaena octaedra, one of six species found in forests in northern Alberta, is projected to expand its territory from...
