by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
A partnership between Rodrigues Winery and a natural health company stands to bring two dozen jobs to the province and launch a Newfoundland-made product into European markets. The winery and distillery will partner with Semintha Nutraceuticals to use birch sap from...
by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
TimberWest and Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrate a momentous occasion for conservation on Vancouver Island with the announcement of TimberWest’s donation of the entire Somenos lake bed to Ducks Unlimited Canada. This generous donation will benefit the over 200 species...
by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
A world leading, Canadian-based partnership in research and innovation is behind remarkable technology that in the near future will give us the ability to make airplane parts and create material for bone replacement and tooth repairs out of trees. Yes, out of trees....
by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
Jim Scott was anxiously awaiting confirmation that his town’s paper mill had been saved on Sunday. “I haven’t heard anything, either from the seller or buyer,” the mayor of The Pas said. “I’ve been waiting for my phone to ring. But, if it’s all true, what a wonderful...
by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
I recently spent a week in Ottawa meeting with federal government representatives to discuss the forestry agenda in the lead up to the Federal Budget. As in previous budgets, the leaders of forestry associations across the country recognized that the best approach to...
by Working Forest | Nov 8, 2016 | Archives
Recently opinions (May the forest be with you, Oct. 29) have generated public discussion about a number of forest practices and have questioned the science behind timber harvesting on Nova Scotia’s government owned Crown land and land owned by private individuals. I...
