by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2024 | News, Lumber
In the ongoing softwood lumber trade conflict, the United States has moved forward with its plans to significantly raise the tariff on Canadian softwood lumber imports, now imposing a 14.54 percent duty as additional tariffs, including new tariffs and subsidy tariffs,...
by Working Forest | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Articles, Heritage
The Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee (CCSIC) is very happy to announce that the Annual Contractor of the Year Award, has been presented Lafond Forestry Inc! What makes this particularly special is that Lafond Forestry, Inc is the very first recipient of...
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 16, 2024 | News, Building Construction
In a significant code update, Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will soon amend its Building Code, allowing Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) buildings to soar up to 18 stories—6 stories higher than the current limit. The Ontario...
by Working Forest | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Sawmill
C&D Lumber Co., a family-owned business founded in 1890, has announced the closure of its mill in Riddle, Oregon. This marks the fourth mill in the state to announce closure plans in recent months, leaving 93 workers without jobs. The sawmill will cease operations...
by Working Forest | Apr 9, 2024 | News, Articles, Industries, Sawmill
Background West Fraser Sawmill in Perry, Florida, is set to permanently close its doors at the end of March, according to a company spokesperson. This decision comes after the mill was indefinitely curtailed in January 2023, with only a small crew remaining on-site...
