by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
An audit system developed by the U.S. Forest Service can help urban forest programs benchmark their resources and program capacity, and provide direction for urban forest management programs and plans. Urban Forestry South, a science delivery center of the Forest...
by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
Global fast-food giant McDonald’s on Tuesday pledged to end deforestation across its entire supply chain. The announcement follows recent similar pledges by Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, Yum Brands and many others. But the World Wildlife Fund, which advised McDonald’s...
by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
The Pic River First Nation announced today a major investment in forestry purchasing harvesting equipment which will be used to supply area mills with needed fiber. The investment totals $2.5 million dollars. “We are pleased to announce that Pic River will be...
by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
Two Sides North America announces the release of an engaging infographic that presents key facts about the relationship between Paper and Sustainable Forestry, and encourages people to share it in celebration of Earth Day (April 22, 2015). The wise use of the world’s...
by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
Gaze west from this city’s quay over the lovely silver-flecked vista of Alberni Inlet and steep, forest-clad ridges frame the horizon. Behind those ridges is Henderson Lake, wettest place in North America. Can a town barely 20 kilometres as the raven flies from where...
by Working Forest | Apr 22, 2015 | Archives
Trees that grow twice as fast as normal have been developed by scientists, in a bid to boost renewable energy and tackle climate change. They manipulated two genes to accelerate cell division in poplar trees, which were also bigger and had more leaves. The research,...
