by Working Forest | Jun 25, 2024 | Articles, FEATURED, News
When Paris last hosted the Summer Olympics a century ago, the organizers were determined to house all athletes together, resulting in the creation of the first Olympic Village. This village, consisting of simple wooden huts, was demolished soon after the Games. Now,...
by Working Forest | May 14, 2024 | Pulp and Paper, Articles, FEATURED
The paper and pulp industry is grappling with sustainability. Most key factors that strain sustainability are all on the rise. For example, demand for paper and pulp especially for packaging applications is not slowing down. Meanwhile solutions for wood pulp supply...
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...