by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
Government of BC –Effective July 16, 2019, the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Fort Nelson Timber Supply Area (TSA) is 2,582,350 cubic metres, announced Shane Berg, deputy chief forester. The new AAC is a 59% increase from the previous allowable annual...
by Working Forest | Jul 17, 2019 | Archives
The Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and a consortium of forward-minded forestry corporations announce the launch of the Smallholder Access Program. FSC, long considered the gold standard of ecologically-responsible, socially-conscious forest...
by Working Forest | Jul 16, 2019 | Archives
MONTREAL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CN has announced that David Trent, a global IT leader with over 20 years of experience, will be joining the company as part of the railway’s objective of modernizing its scheduled railroading model. In his most recent role, David was...
by Working Forest | Jul 15, 2019 | Archives
John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500-sq.-ft. facility in Coal Valley, IL, to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events. The building is part of the Construction & Forestry Training Campus and...
by Working Forest | Jul 15, 2019 | Archives
Nelson Star – Nelson BC city council has changed some of its construction and landscaping bylaws to help make the city more resistant to wildfire. According to a report in the Nelson Star, The changes are based on the understanding that a fire in the city is more...
by Working Forest | Jul 15, 2019 | Archives
Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle — The BC Federation of Labour has announced a “hot edict” on Western Forest Products in a show of solidarity with striking forest workers. The move, welcomed by the United Steelworkers which represents many WFP workers in mills on...
