by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
Today, Tuesday, April 7 is International Beaver Day. To help the state celebrate its state animal, we’ve compiled, with help from sites including the Oregon Blue Book, YoungVeggie.com, the Lands Council, and IMDb.com, 10 interesting facts about the largest...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
A program that reduces energy costs for northern industries — like mining and forestry — will carry on indefinitely, the Ontario government says. Speaking at a news conference at Resolute Forest Products’ Thunder Bay pulp mill on Tuesday, Northern Development...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
The tiny green insect – an invasive species from Asia – has been writing the obituary of local ash trees since the first infestation was discovered at a campground near Turkey Point. Those who know what to look for see damaged and dying trees along most every...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
B.C. has long been a magnet for two-legged North Americans with a taste for mild weather. Now, thanks to an ever warmer climate, the province has hung out an irresistible welcome sign for creatures with four legs, six legs and, for ocean dwellers, no legs. B.C. is...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Set to resume next month, plenty of ground has already been covered over the two-and-a-half weeks the coroner’s inquest into the fatal Lakeland Mills sawmill explosion has been held so far. By the time it was temporarily adjourned on March 26, the inquest had...