by Working Forest | Mar 17, 2015 | Archives
Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation will be in Kenora, Ont., today to take part in a protest rally being held to show the First Nations continuing opposition to logging in the Whiskey Jack Forest. Grassy Narrows spokesperson Randy Fobister said the protest will be...
by Working Forest | Mar 17, 2015 | Archives
The smoke was barely visible from the village of Radium, B.C., but a fire burned about 90 hectares in just a couple of hours on Friday. It was a closely watched prescribed fire to restore some open forest and native grasslands for bighorn sheep near the Redstreak...
by Working Forest | Mar 17, 2015 | Archives
The Village of Pemberton (VOP) is taking the next step in investigating whether it should develop a community forest. While past councils have looked at the issue over the years, the VOP recently heard presentations from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural...
by Working Forest | Mar 17, 2015 | Archives
A startup that is using carbon nanotubes to increase the conductivity of aluminum and a lignin recovery project at an Alberta pulp mill owned by forestry giant West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WTF) are among the 10 B.C. companies or demonstration projects receiving...
by Working Forest | Mar 16, 2015 | Archives
Based on my experience as a professional biologist, board member of an independent watchdog on forest practices, and a sustainability professional, I can assure you that SFI is a respected, solution-focused, nonprofit NGO and standards organization with an independent...
by Working Forest | Mar 16, 2015 | Archives
Perhaps anyone who takes a minute to stare at the mountains, forests or rivers understands the natural amenities Montanans enjoy have a value with no discernable price tag. While the intangible values may remain in the memories of family hunting camps or river floats,...
