by Working Forest | Mar 19, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
The consultation period is open from March 1 – April 30, 2018. The draft of the FSC Canada Controlled Wood National Risk Assessment (NRA) is now available for public consultation. The process and structure for developing this draft NRA is based on the FSC...
by Working Forest | Mar 7, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products recently reached an agreement in principle with Pembroke MDF, Inc. to purchase Pembroke’s medium density fiberboard (MDF) and molding production facilities located in northeastern Ontario, Canada. Upon final due diligence and...
by Working Forest | Feb 26, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER — West Fraser’s lumber segment generated operating earnings of $232 million (Q3-17 – $126 million) and Adjusted EBITDA of $258 million (Q3-17 – $195 million). This quarter’s results were favorably impacted by higher product pricing,...
by Working Forest | Feb 19, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC – The Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Isabelle Melançon, accompanied by the Mayor of Saint-Hyacinthe, Claude Corbeil, inaugurated the Saint‑Hyacinthe biomethanation plant, the largest...
by Working Forest | Feb 1, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
Spot something unusual the last time you were out working in the woods? Notice someone not doing their part as a responsible resource user? Now there’s a way to help, by accessing a new online tool that aims to reduce and deter natural resource offences. The Ministry...
by Working Forest | Jan 30, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
Despite dire predictions around climate change, there are also new opportunities, including a strengthening bio-economy, increased support for green infrastructure, and the monetization of environmental attributes such as carbon offsets. A changing climate and the...
