by Working Forest | May 4, 2015 | Archives
An estimated 12 million trees across California’s forestlands have died over the past year because of extreme drought conditions, according to an aerial survey conducted April 8-17 by the U.S. Forest Service. In San Diego County, 82,528 trees, mostly Jeffrey pines...
by Working Forest | May 4, 2015 | Archives
Northwestern Ontario’s recovering forestry sector continues to be reflected in solid contracts for mill and logging workers, even though it sometimes involves tough negotiations. About 550 plant and woodlands employees who work at Dryden’s Domtar pulp mill voted in...
by Working Forest | May 4, 2015 | Archives
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The loss amounted to 40 cents per share, which was deeper than a year-earlier loss of 28 cents per share or $28 million. Among other things,...
by Working Forest | May 4, 2015 | Archives
The Interior Logging Association’s conference and trade show is back bigger and better. The 57th annual event runs from Thursday to Saturday, with about 400 delegates and the outside equipment display returning for the first time since 2009. “It’s probably equal to or...
by Working Forest | May 4, 2015 | Archives
Forestry scientists are looking for the help of New Brunswickers to track spruce budworm populations as an outbreak in Quebec approaches the border. It’s been about 35 years since the spruce budworm was last a problem for New Brunswick. But across the border in...
by Working Forest | Apr 30, 2015 | Archives
The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce says it supports Northern Pulp and the province’s decision to close the treatment facility in Boat Harbour. Chamber president Jim Fitt issued a statement last Friday outlining its position regarding the pulp mill and the treatment...
