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...
by Working Forest | Apr 9, 2024 | FEATURED, Articles, Sawmill
The ripple effects of a sawmill shutting down are both immediate and long-term. While workers face uncertainty, the broader implications touch everyone from local business owners to international lumber markets. Our article dives into the multifaceted impact...
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 | Dec 8, 2023 | Reforestation, Articles
After the historical wildfires and forest fires this year, reforestation has become a crucial investment for both large companies and small communities. With billions of trees needing to be replanted, the question arises: how can we fund such a massive undertaking?...
