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 | 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 | Jan 23, 2024 | Heritage
The eastern white pine, a towering symbol of North America’s colonial history and natural beauty, holds a significant place in the region’s heritage. Several factors have now put it under threat. How significant is the decline? Can something be done?When...
by Working Forest | Sep 12, 2023 | Historical, Heritage
We humans love to connect and commemorate through trees. It seems our biggest fear is for one of us, or our one of our experiences to be forgotten. Since trees are one of the longest living testaments to time, they mark new beginnings or stand as testaments to events....
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2023 | Heritage, Articles
Welcome to the fascinating world of Canada’s forest regions! If you’re curious about the diverse landscapes of boreal forests, shores, montane forests, and subalpine forests and the breathtaking beauty that these regions have to...
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...
