by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
With a federal election call a few months away, the Federal Government has announced the extension of its program to support the growth of overseas markets for Canada’s forest industry. Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay made the announcement Wednesday afternoon at...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from agriculture, pulp or paper industries have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a potential renewable additive to improve this construction material. Researchers at Purdue University have demonstrated that...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
Prescribed burns are becoming more common as a way to manage northwestern Ontario’s forests, said forest fire officials in the region. The intentionally-started fires are designed to renew vegetation and burn off dangerously dry or damaged areas. A specialist on...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin sent a letter to United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairwoman, Meredith Broadbent, seeking an affirmative preliminary injury determination in regards to the unfair subsidies...
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...
