by Working Forest | Jan 30, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
Despite dire predictions around climate change, there are also new opportunities, including a strengthening bio-economy, increased support for green infrastructure, and the monetization of environmental attributes such as carbon offsets. A changing climate and the...
by Working Forest | Jan 22, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER — A major fire at Terminal Forest Products’ Mainland Sawmill in south Vancouver was quickly contained by Vancouver fire crews and a fireboat operating on the Fraser River. According to CBC News, initial reports are that a burning acetylene tank sparked...
by Working Forest | Dec 19, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
An article in The Globe and Mail says recent innovations have sent a throng of firms back to the forest to take advantage of the efficient, sustainable, fashionable and functional architectural ancestor: wood. Citing Brock commons, a Quebec condo and a tall wood...
by Working Forest | Dec 13, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Pacheedaht First Nation and TimberWest Forest Corp. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a long-term collaborative commitment in support of First Nation culture, environmental stewardship and restoration projects, and forestry education, mentorship...
by Working Forest | Dec 12, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is taking steps to save a caribou herd on an island in Lake Superior by moving healthy animals to another island with an existing herd. A statement from Minister Kathryn McGarry says: “We will be transporting...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
NANAIMO, B.C. – A British-Columbia producer of trusses and engineered wood products is expanding its footprint to Ontario with the purchase of Clinton Roof Truss Ltd. Atlas Engineered Products of Nanaimo, B.C., has entered into a letter of intent with Clinton Roof...
