by Working Forest | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives
A former employee of the B.C. Forest Service criticizes forest management decisions being made by public servants in Victoria “that work against the sound management of local forests,” in a recent opinion piece in the Vancouver Sun. Anthony Britneff worked for the...
by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $165 million for the second quarter of 2017 versus $94 million in the second quarter of 2016 and $103 million in the first quarter of 2017. The improvement is primarily due to higher North American oriented strand...
by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2017 | Archives
MONTREAL – The Forest Stewardship Council Canada, an independent certifier of forest management practices, is pleased the federal government has issued a draft action plan to support Canada’s boreal caribou population, but believes the plan must do more to...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. reported operating income of $131.0 million for the second quarter of 2017, up $24.2 million from reported operating income of $106.8 million for the first quarter of 2017, as a solid improvement in lumber segment operating earnings more than...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO — Unifor’s regional councils have added another $120,000 to BC wildfire relief donations, bringing the union’s total Red Cross donation to more than $220,000. “I want to thank our regional bodies for stepping up to extend Unifor’s...
by Working Forest | Jul 27, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Acadian Timber Corp. reported solid financial and operating results for the three months ended June 24, 2017. “Acadian’s second quarter benefited from favourable winter conditions which supported strong seasonal log production,” said Mark...
