by Working Forest | Mar 12, 2025 | News, Forester, Recruiting
Employment Opportunity: Chief Forester The Algonquin Forestry Authority (AFA) is seeking a Chief Forester to lead sustainable forest management initiatives in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced forestry professional...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2025 | Articles, FEATURED, Forester, Historical
Ralph Elwood Brock (February 15, 1881 – December 9, 1959) is recognized as a pivotal figure in the history of American forestry, celebrated as the first African American to receive formal training in the field. His journey, marked by academic success and professional...
by Working Forest | May 15, 2024 | News, Wildlife Biologist
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has broadened the regulated zone for the box tree moth, extending it beyond Ontario to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador. The aim of this expansion is to prevent the spread of the box tree...
by Working Forest | May 8, 2024 | News, Ecologists
It’s 2024 and this summer, the U.S. Forest Service will launch a critical spruce budworm response project in Cook County as the infestation spreads across northeastern Minnesota. The spruce budworm, a native insect that feeds on spruce and balsam fir needles,...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Ecologists
Aerial spray treatments are set to take place in the Lower Mainland and three locations in the southern Interior of British Columbia in spring 2024. The purpose of these treatments is to eradicate spongy moths and minimize the risks they pose to forests, farms,...
by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Forester
The forest sector in British Columbia (B.C.) has experienced significant shrinkage over the past two decades. However, it continues to play a vital role in the economy, supporting one out of every six manufacturing jobs in the province. The Economic Impact of the...
