by Working Forest | May 20, 2025 | News, Articles, Forest Fires
As spring temperatures rise across northern regions of Canada, an unusual but increasingly familiar wildfire phenomenon is making its return: overwintering wildfires. These fires, which burn silently beneath the snow-covered forest floor through the winter, can...
by Working Forest | May 19, 2025 | News, Articles, Lumber, Sawmill
A plywood mill in Bingen, Washington, is scheduled to shut down operations next month, resulting in the layoff of 81 employees. This development marks the end of a long operational history for the facility, which has been producing plywood for decades using...
by Working Forest | May 18, 2025 | News, Articles, Pulp and Paper
A major recycled paperboard manufacturer has announced plans to close one of its facilities in Los Angeles this summer, marking a significant shift in the company’s U.S. operations. The closure is part of a broader effort to streamline production and reduce long-term...
by Working Forest | May 17, 2025 | News
An Alberta wildfire northeast of Edmonton has led to a state of local emergency in Sturgeon County, the destruction of one home, and the evacuation of livestock. The fire, located near the Redwater Provincial Recreation Area, expanded rapidly over the weekend,...
by Working Forest | May 16, 2025 | News, Articles, Wildfires
A fast-moving Newfoundland wildfire has devastated the coastal communities of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove, forcing residents to evacuate as flames consumed buildings and threatened homes on the Avalon Peninsula. A local state of emergency was declared...
by Working Forest | May 15, 2025 | News, Articles, Industries, Lumber
Alaska’s timber industry, particularly the harvesting of Sitka spruce, has played a significant role in both the local economy and global craftsmanship for many years. Among the most notable products made with Sitka spruce are the soundboards of Steinway pianos,...
