by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
University of B.C. scientists say they have discovered why a certain type of fungus is killing poplar trees. The researchers’ study, published this week in the The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that the fungus, Mycosphaerella populorum, uses...
by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
A worker in the Lakeland Mills sawmill described a marked difference in dealing with sawdust since the facility was rebuilt following the explosion nearly three years ago that killed two men and injured 20 others. In particular, Wayne Cleghorn said during Wednesday...
by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
Low-cost Russian newsprint is biting a big piece out of North American producers’ traditional export markets in Asia and Latin America – especially India. The Russian shipments, offered at prices reflecting the Ukraine sanctions and the ruble’s 50 per cent drop...
by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
Data from only a small number of gene variants can predict which maritime pine trees are most vulnerable to climate change, scientists report in the March issue of GENETICS. The results will improve computer models designed to forecast where forests will grow as the...
by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
New research reveals major global corporations are still ignoring regulations put in place to protect consumers from misleading marketing claims. New research, commissioned by the international non-profit organization Two Sides, has revealed that major global...
by Working Forest | Mar 6, 2015 | Archives
Operations at the Western Forest Products sawmill in Port Alberni, which came to a halt because of a fire Tuesday night, are expected to resume later this week. No timeline has been set, but the company was developing plans Wednesday for work to safely resume in the...
