by Working Forest | Mar 30, 2020 | Archives
Argus Media — Expectations of a downturn in sawmill activity — a likely result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — has prompted concerns over wood pellet raw material supply and stalled discussions for winter 2020-21 deliveries. According to a report by Argus...
by Working Forest | Mar 30, 2020 | Archives
HALIFAX, The Canadian Press —The global COVID-19 pandemic is being described as the latest addition to the “perfect storm” facing Nova Scotia’s beleaguered sawmill industry, leading some companies to cease purchasing fresh supplies of logs. Robin Wilber, the...
by Working Forest | Mar 30, 2020 | Archives
Due to the closure of suppliers of critical components, Komatsu Forest temporarily shut down its production of forest machinery at its factory in Umeå, Sweden. The company agreed with IF Metall on short-term work from April,13 through June, 21 for employees in...
by Working Forest | Mar 30, 2020 | Archives
Business In Vancouver — Canfor Corp. has joined other major forestry companies in cutting it production at sawmills, slashing capital spending and deferring retooling and upgrades. The cuts and curtailments are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which not...
by Working Forest | Mar 27, 2020 | Archives
PREPARED BY: Diane Nicholls, Chief Forester, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development In collaboration with the BC Timber Sales and Western Forestry Contractors Association Delay of commencement of 2020 Interior Planting Season:...
by Working Forest | Mar 27, 2020 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Nova Scotia Power’s largest customer will get another four-year discount on electricity rates. In a decision released Thursday, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved an extension of special rates for Port Hawkesbury Paper, which are...
