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...
by Working Forest | Apr 5, 2024 | FEATURED, Articles, Historical
If you live North of New York City, you know the drill. If you don’t, I’m sure you can relate. There I was heading from Patterson, NY to JFK. I’m literally sitting in traffic while the extra time I planned to get to my international flight quickly ticks away. The kind...
by Working Forest | Apr 4, 2024 | Historical, FEATURED, Heritage
In the early 1900s, Billy Beal, a Black sawmill worker who ventured to Manitoba’s Swan River Valley, broke barriers in an unexpected field: photography. Not just any photographer, Beal documented the transformative era of Manitoba’s forestry sector and the...
by Working Forest | Jul 30, 2023 | Articles, FEATURED, Heritage, Historical, Industries, Working Forest Newspaper
Did you know that the rugged landscapes of Wyoming played a pivotal role in shaping North America’s logging industry? Enter the world of Wyoming tie hacks, a group of hardworking individuals who left an indelible mark on history. These skilled craftsmen were...
by Working Forest | Jun 24, 2023 | Education, FEATURED
The Working Forest is always interested in given you the latest and greatest educational options for Forestry. We took the time to create a list of 10 schools in North America that offer solid forestry programs. We based out list on the following criteria School Name:...