by Working Forest | May 6, 2015 | Archives
Wood is a popular material in interior design, but its water absorbency limits its use in bathrooms, where natural wood easily becomes discolored or moldy. Fraunhofer scientists and partners have developed a wood-polymer composite material for furniture that is...
by Working Forest | May 6, 2015 | Archives
During the past decade, production of biofuels has gained momentum largely due to policies and mandates aimed at addressing energy security and climate change. A number of concerns, however, remain the subject of an on-going debate. These include: (1) the...
by Working Forest | May 6, 2015 | Archives
As the Department of Commerce continues its investigation of Canadian subsidies within the supercalendered paper market, a trio of legislators from the state of Maine — Republican Sen. Susan Collins, independent Sen. Angus King, and Republican Rep. Bruce Poliiqun —...
by Working Forest | May 6, 2015 | Archives
The Northwest Territories is bracing for another hot wildfire season as a new report details last year’s record-breaking burns. “It’s grim,” Environment Minister Michael Miltenberger said. “This year could be as bad or worse than last...
by Working Forest | May 6, 2015 | Archives
The municipality of Oliver Paipoonge could on the hook for a bill totalling more than $10,000 to fight Monday’s brush blaze in Stanley. Oliver Paipoonge Fire and Emergency Services chief Mike Horan last year submitted an article to the Oliver Paipoonge News outlining...
by Working Forest | May 5, 2015 | Archives
Since Thursday, 13 new fires have been confirmed in the region says the MNR. Of these, four fires are still burning under control. Three are in the Sault Ste. Marie region, and one is in the Sudbury region. The Northeast Fire Region has confirmed and suppressed 22...
