by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
One of the world’s largest logging companies is looking to get into the oil business. Canfor is in the early phases of developing what would be the first ever commercial-scale biocrude oil plant. The logging company is looking to convert wood waste from its pulp...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
It wasn’t all bromance and backslaps in Ottawa when U.S. President Barack Obama addressed Parliament on Wednesday. Behind the closed doors of his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the tone abruptly changed from convivial to tense over...
by Working Forest | Jun 30, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Woodworker and commentator Scott Wunder recently posed this question: Why is walnut lumber graded lower than other hardwoods? Having spent the last 36 years in the walnut sawmill business – including eight years as a lumber inspector – I was very curious...
by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
When the European gypsy moth hatches, it is born as a furry little caterpillar. They emerge from their eggs in the spring and proceed to feed mercilessly on the surrounding foliage. Tree leaves and coniferous needles are the primary target of this tiny scourge, and if...
by Working Forest | Jun 27, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Re: “Clearcut logging leaves shameful sight,” letter, June 16. We are promoting the Vancouver Island Spine Trail as a continuous trail from Victoria to Cape Scott, which will pass through both Crown (public) and private lands. We see this trail to be an opportunity,...
by Working Forest | Jun 22, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Ontario government has ignored startling information about a potentially dangerous mercury dumping site for seven months, a Star investigation has found. Saying he was writing out of “guilt,” a retired labourer says that more than 40 years ago he was part of a...
