by Working Forest | Jun 15, 2020 | Archives
NEWSMONGABAY>COM — Deforestation in Earth’s largest rainforest increased for the fourteenth consecutive month according to data released today by the Brazilian government. Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is currently pacing 83% ahead of where it was a...
by Working Forest | Jun 15, 2020 | Archives
ADA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — The May 2020 LegalShield Law Index, a suite of leading indicators of the economic and financial status of U.S. households and small businesses, saw its Housing Activity Index reach an all-time high, suggesting that homebuilding...
by Working Forest | Jun 15, 2020 | Archives
WASHINGTON – Hardwood industry trade association The Hardwood Federation has issued several policy proposals to U.S. Senate leaders to gain support for workers and companies in the hardwood sector during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The U.S. hardwood industry is a...
by Working Forest | Jun 15, 2020 | Archives
CORNER BROOK, N.L., The Telegram — With the backdrop of a busy lumber yard behind him, Fisheries and Land Resources Minister Gerry Byrne announced $9.6 million in funding for the forest sector in Corner Brook.The announcement took place at Stan Dawe Ltd. on...
by Working Forest | Jun 12, 2020 | Archives
VICTORIA, BC, CTVNEWS.CA — Mass timber construction seems to be taking off on Vancouver Island. It’s being touted as a fast, sustainable way to build and now Langford has broken ground in the industry. (Above) The mass timber warehouse project is pictured on...
by Working Forest | Jun 12, 2020 | Archives
America’s working forests and forest product industries are poised to play a critical role in fueling the recovery of the U.S. economy. On July 27-30, 2020, join national leaders and experts in forest business, economics, and public policy to gain critical insight...
