On Wed., Sept. 5, Workplace Safety North (WSN) hosts about 200 attendees to its inaugural Timmins Health and Safety Conference, themed, “Building safer communities.’ “Conference delegates have the opportunity to learn about trending topics in health and safety, attend the trade show, and network and share knowledge with professionals from diverse industries,” says Mike Parent,…
Wood-Mizer will sponsor an urban wood seminar, “The Urban Wood Revolution is Now! Come Join the Movement,” on Friday, August 24 at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, GA. The seminar will focus on the environmental and economical benefits of utilizing locally sourced urban wood while providing practical instruction and networking opportunities for sawyers, woodworkers,…
Nordmethan GmbH, a company of the WELTEC BIOPOWER Group, has taken over an insolvent biogas plant in Südergellersen, Lower Saxony. The German specialist for the development and operation of biomethane and biogas plants plans to fully modernize the technical and operational overall concept of the 2.2-Megawatt plant. The project development work is currently underway. “Following…
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has shared with the federal government its recommendations to enhance Canadian competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and ensure future forests remain healthy in its 2019 pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. To support family-supporting jobs in rural and northern Canada, and to ensure a vibrant Canadian…
The Ford Government has committed an additional $100 million to fight forest fires across the province. Since April 1, Ontario has experienced an escalated fire situation, with approximately 120 wildfires currently burning in parts of central and northern Ontario. “This money will pay for continued fire response efforts, which includes supplies and equipment used to…
If you haven’t yet registered…don’t wait. While the current business environment may be uncertain, there is no better time than NOW to register for the 2018 NHLA Annual Convention. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers, network with your customers, learn from specialized education and grow your bottom line…no matter what happens in…
Second Annual CIF-IFC Algonquin Section Golf Tournament Date: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 Golf Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Supper Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort 2314 Highway 17 East, Papineau-Cameron, ON ://www.golfmattawa.com/ Cost: $50 tax incl. for a round of 18 and a steak or chicken supper! (cart…
Komatsu America has previewed its new XT-5 Series of Track Feller Bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines. The XT-5 Series ranges in operating weight from 66,359 lb. (30,100 kg) to 74,516 lb. (33,800 kg) and features a new, more powerful fuel-efficient EPA Tier 4…
VANCOUVER, BC –TimberWest is once again a classroom to a group of excited summer students, eager to further their knowledge of the forest industry. A select group of students is receiving a hands-on experience in silviculture, forest engineering, and forest biology while assisting the company’s operations in Nanaimo and Campbell River locations. Benefitting from an…
Biomass is quickly becoming a sought-after resource as an alternative to fossil fuels, chemicals, and energy in the bioeconomy. Having recognized the potential of agricultural and forestry waste for commercial use, the Rehap project has recently developed a unique tool that can forecast their future availability In recent years, a diverse range of businesses have…