by Working Forest | Dec 8, 2025 | Articles, Industries, Lumber, News
Across Northern Ontario’s vast and heavily forested regions, many of the most traveled routes are not highways or municipal roads—they are logging roads. Built primarily to move harvested timber, these roads have evolved into an essential system that supports...
by Working Forest | Oct 10, 2025 | Articles, Building Construction, Industries, News
Modular housing has emerged as one of the most efficient and adaptable methods in the construction industry. By producing entire building sections in controlled factory environments, builders can reduce waste, improve quality, and complete projects faster. When...
by Working Forest | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles, Building Construction, News
Light wood-frame construction has emerged as a preferred building method for low- to mid-rise residential and commercial structures due to its affordability, flexibility, and efficiency. This method leverages dimensional lumber and prefabrication to streamline...
by Working Forest | May 19, 2025 | News, Articles, Lumber, Sawmill
A plywood mill in Bingen, Washington, is scheduled to shut down operations next month, resulting in the layoff of 81 employees. This development marks the end of a long operational history for the facility, which has been producing plywood for decades using...
by Working Forest | May 18, 2025 | News, Articles, Pulp and Paper
A major recycled paperboard manufacturer has announced plans to close one of its facilities in Los Angeles this summer, marking a significant shift in the company’s U.S. operations. The closure is part of a broader effort to streamline production and reduce long-term...
by Working Forest | May 15, 2025 | News, Articles, Industries, Lumber
Alaska’s timber industry, particularly the harvesting of Sitka spruce, has played a significant role in both the local economy and global craftsmanship for many years. Among the most notable products made with Sitka spruce are the soundboards of Steinway pianos,...
