by Working Forest | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Native Nations
Forestry has always been closely tied to the land and the Indigenous peoples who have cared for it for generations. Fortunately, the forestry sector is now undergoing a significant shift towards including First Nations and Indigenous people in the important dialog...
by Working Forest | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Forest Fires
The vivid imagery of vast stretches of forest reduced to ashes, communities forced into evacuation, and smoke plumes reaching as far as New York City, has reignited concerns within Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency and its communities. Here’s what...
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 | Apr 9, 2024 | FEATURED, Articles, Sawmill
The ripple effects of a sawmill shutting down are both immediate and long-term. While workers face uncertainty, the broader implications touch everyone from local business owners to international lumber markets. Our article dives into the multifaceted impact...
