by Working Forest | Oct 12, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Each year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) recognizes one of its state/provincial SFI Implementation Committees for exemplary performance in promoting responsible forestry and for member participation, community engagement and partnerships. The proud...
by Working Forest | Sep 29, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
This just in from the Park Board media office: Mayday, pagoda dogwood and crabapple trees want homes and a place to put down roots. But time is running out. The Vancouver Park Board needs planting partners to help expand the city’s tree canopy if we are going to...
by Working Forest | Sep 29, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Long before Prince William was born, his great-great-great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, presented a royal staff to a chief of B.C.’s Heiltsuk Nation. The gift was said to be a symbol of the monarch’s commitment to helping Canadian aboriginals. On Monday...
by Working Forest | Sep 26, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Forestry and lumber businesses make the cut for a prosperous industry during the current economic downturn. High Prairie Forest Products continues to thrive since the parent company West Fraser Timber Co. bought the former Buchanan Lumber in April 2014. “It hasn’t...
by Working Forest | Sep 26, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The mayor of Merritt says he’s angry about Tolko Industries’ decision to close a sawmill that employs 200 people in his community. Neil Menard says the company had set up a meeting with city officials last week but cancelled it, and now he knows why. Tolko...
by Working Forest | Sep 21, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Tree Canada, the nation’s leader in tree-related programs and resources, and TELUS are celebrating National Tree Day on September 21 with tree planting events in provincial capitals across Canada. Attended by prominent federal, provincial and municipal...
