The Ontario government is investing $850,000 in the Invasive Species Centre to support ongoing research and management of invasive species across the province. The Invasive Species Centre, based out of Sault Ste. Marie, brings together government, academic, industry, and Indigenous communities and organizations to conduct invasive species research, response planning, management, and habitat restoration. “We…

According to Alberta Wildfire, the province saw 1,288 wildfires in the 2018 season, which burned close to 60,000 square hectares. As of Thursday, it reported, the province has seen 230 wildfires in Alberta’s forest protection areas, burning an area of about 625 hectares. According to a report in the Edmonton Star, Glenn McGillivray, managing director…

B.C. forestry companies concerned about proposed legislation that would give government a veto over the transfer of timber cutting rights. According to a report in the Vancouver Sun, several forestry companies have written the government to make the case that what is bad for them is also bad for the B.C. economy and thousands of…

CBC NEWS — Ontario is canceling a tree planting program, with those involved warning the move will lead to the loss of jobs and environmental benefits that forests provide. According to a report by CBC News, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told Forests Ontario the day after the Progressive Conservative government delivered its…

Following the government’s 10-year review consultations this past winter of the province’s Endangered Species Act, the province is improving outcomes for species at risk by implementing recommendations received to modernize and improve the effectiveness of the act and improve outcomes for species at risk. “During consultation, we received valuable feedback from the public, Indigenous communities…

John Deere Construction and Forestry is decreasing its annual JDLink™ Ultimate offering prices, providing customers with an affordable, streamlined data solution that boosts productivity and maximizes uptime. Additionally, the division is consolidating JDLink Ultimate Forestry with the larger JDLink offering. “Machine connectivity is key for our customers, who rely on this technology to maximize productivity…

Seoul, AFP — A giant forest fire swept across swathes of South Korea Friday, as authorities declared a rare national disaster, deploying 900 fire engines and tens of thousands of personnel to bring it under control. Apocalyptic images on television and social media showed walls of flame lighting up the night, buildings engulfed in flames,…

The B.C. government is asking for the public’s assistance in reporting any erosion concerns or potential flooding risks associated with recent wildfires within the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. The assistance is requested so the appropriate authorities can be notified and problem areas addressed. Wildfire activity can increase the risk of natural landslides and flooding. Areas…

CBC News — Environmentalists, woodlot owners, and forestry company representatives were united in calling for changes to the measures being proposed by the McNeil government to protect Nova Scotia’s biodiversity, but Bill 116 is headed back to the floor of the legislature without amendment. That’s because Liberal members on the law amendments committee used their…

Natural Resources Institute Finland — The future climate is expected to be warmer and rainfall is expected to be higher than at present, particularly during the winter. This will increase warm periods and rainfall during the winter, which may lead to a thinner snow cover, local flooding and the formation of ice layers on the…