by Working Forest | Jan 2, 2018 | Archives
A California logging company has paid US$1.95 million to settle allegations by the United States Department of Justice relating to a wildfire in 2012 that burned 318 acres of national forest land. CLT Logging, Inc., a timber company that conducts operations throughout...
by Working Forest | Jan 2, 2018 | Archives
Last fall, the Coast Forest Products Association joined Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, on B.C.’s largest-ever forestry trade mission to Asia. Along with more than 30 delegates from across British...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Western Forest Products has agreed to acquire Hampton Lumber Mills-Washington’s lumber processing and distribution centre in Arlington, Washington. The purchase price is approximately USD $9 million and the deal is expected to close in January 2018. “This...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. – Bandit Industries will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2018 with a world-wide dealer network, and with many thousands of customers spanning multiple industries. “Thirty-five years is a long time to be in business,” said Bandit president and...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
Traction-assist equipment has been gaining traction in B.C.’s forestry industry in recent years. In recognition of the health and safety considerations that arise from new technology, WorkSafeBC has created an equipment inspection checklist to help employers ensure...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
OTTAWA – Canada’s lumber industry has been able to survive the impacts of preliminary duties, largely thanks to soaring lumber prices. While industry production will remain virtually flat this year, industry revenues are on pace to grow by 8 per cent, according to The...
