by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
Prescribed burns are becoming more common as a way to manage northwestern Ontario’s forests, said forest fire officials in the region. The intentionally-started fires are designed to renew vegetation and burn off dangerously dry or damaged areas. A specialist on...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2015 | Archives
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin sent a letter to United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairwoman, Meredith Broadbent, seeking an affirmative preliminary injury determination in regards to the unfair subsidies...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
Today, Tuesday, April 7 is International Beaver Day. To help the state celebrate its state animal, we’ve compiled, with help from sites including the Oregon Blue Book, YoungVeggie.com, the Lands Council, and IMDb.com, 10 interesting facts about the largest...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
A program that reduces energy costs for northern industries — like mining and forestry — will carry on indefinitely, the Ontario government says. Speaking at a news conference at Resolute Forest Products’ Thunder Bay pulp mill on Tuesday, Northern Development...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
B.C. has long been a magnet for two-legged North Americans with a taste for mild weather. Now, thanks to an ever warmer climate, the province has hung out an irresistible welcome sign for creatures with four legs, six legs and, for ocean dwellers, no legs. B.C. is...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2015 | Archives
Even though there’s still snow on the ground in some parts of the province, forest fire crews in Ontario are gearing up for another summer. This year’s fire season started April 1 — and officials are watching the weather closely. While the Ministry of...
