by Working Forest | Apr 14, 2024 | Native Nations, News
A Symbolic Venue The Kwanwatsi Big House at the We Wai Kum First Nation in Campbell River served as the perfect location for the formal signing of a groundbreaking agreement between North Island First Nations and Western Forest Products. Chief Chris Roberts of We Wai...
by Working Forest | Apr 9, 2024 | Virtual Trade Show, News
Montréal, Canada— The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2024, the premier event for the wood industry in North America, is scheduled to take place from April 9 to 11, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montréal. This convention, the largest of its kind in Canada, will...
by Working Forest | Apr 9, 2024 | News, Articles, Industries, Sawmill
Background West Fraser Sawmill in Perry, Florida, is set to permanently close its doors at the end of March, according to a company spokesperson. This decision comes after the mill was indefinitely curtailed in January 2023, with only a small crew remaining on-site...
by Working Forest | Dec 26, 2023 | News
Finally some good news! Alberta has witnessed a significant decline in mountain pine beetle populations, marking a positive shift for the province’s forests. The destructive nature of these insects has caused extensive damage to Alberta’s forested areas,...
by Working Forest | Dec 4, 2023 | Industries, News
Weyerhaeuser, a leading name in the timber industry, is investing $96.2M in a transformative project at its Winn Parish lumber mill. The plan introduces cutting-edge technology promising increased safety, productivity, and product reliability. The project, spread...
by Working Forest | Nov 22, 2023 | News
Forest thinning, a proactive measure for forest management, is showing promising results in enhancing the resilience of mature trees and promoting native biodiversity in federal lands in eastern Oregon. This is according to research conducted by Oregon State...
