by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archives
The effort to get Fort McMurray back to normal following last spring’s massive wildfire continued Saturday, as volunteers lined up to help plant trees in the region. Tree Canada president Michael Rosen told the Alberta Morning News that they’re starting by planting...
by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archives
Many in the log hauling industry in B.C. would like to see the province fall in line with other jurisdictions and permit the use of 9-axle configurations. A B.C. Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) panel discussed the benefits and challenges of going from eight to nine...
by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archives
British Columbians need to rethink everything about the way we manage our forests and the products they provide, according to research by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions. If we do, the payoff can be substantial. Better forest management, more thorough...
by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archives
An almost century-long endeavour to preserve and enhance York Region, Ont.’s managed forests reached another milestone earlier this year with the LEED Platinum certification of the Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre. Set in the Hollidge Tract in the...
by Working Forest | May 25, 2017 | Archives
Montreal-based lumber, paper and pulp producer Tembec has received an $807 million US offer to take over the company from Florida-based conglomerate Rayonier Advanced Materials. Jacksonville-based Rayonier is offering Tembec shareholders $4.05 Cdn per share, or 0.2302...
by Working Forest | May 25, 2017 | Archives
As climate change makes urban forests more important than ever, students and staff at the University of Toronto’s faculty of forestry are worried about their future.The university is considering changes to its academic structure, inspiring more than 300 supporters to...
