by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2016 | Archives
The coastal forest industry is facing economic and environmental constraints, while the municipalities most affected by the industry are unsure how to balance the two. “It’s positive to maintain natural green spaces and protected areas,” said Campbell River Mayor Andy...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
Mayors of B.C.’s coastal towns have expressed a lack of optimism for the forestry industry, according to a survey from the Truck Loggers Association. Twenty-seven mayors responded to the survey, said David Elstone, executive director of the association, which...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
With B.C.’s billion-dollar softwood lumber business on the line, the province has been closely watching talks this week between U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – although a new trade deal remains elusive. The two leaders released a...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
As talks continue about an overseas bid to purchase Catalyst Paper, the company announced June 30 that its four largest shareholders have decided to give Kejriwal Group International their backing. Catalyst owns Crofton mill. These “principal security holders” control...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
Early market leader continues to innovate when it comes to woody biomass, fuel and recycling wood waste. Learn how you can improve your waste management based on Cloverdale? success. Biomass has been a rapidly growing component of the wood fiber market, but for...
by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2016 | Archives
In the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday placing a priority on renegotiating a softwood lumber agreement, the B.C. government is expressing appreciation. After all, the U.S. is B.C.’s largest market for softwood...
