The draft of the FSC Canada Controlled Wood National Risk Assessment (NRA) is now available for public consultation. The process and structure for developing this draft NRA is based on the FSC International framework for National Risk Assessments (FSC-PRO-60-002 V3-0 and FSC-PRO-60-002a V1-0). Once finalized, the NRA will be required to be used by FSC…
SAN FRANCISCO – GUESS, Inc. has announced a new policy on the sourcing of popular but controversial wood-based fabrics, including rayon, viscose and modal, in its clothes. The popular apparel brand’s new policy was created in collaboration with Rainforest Action Network (RAN), whose “Out of Fashion” campaign has been bringing attention to the risks that…
VANCOUVER — Innovative architectural and structural design in taller and larger mass timber buildings headlined the 2018 Wood Design Awards event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The 14th annual event, organized and hosted by Wood WORKS! BC, honoured excellence in wood building and design, and recognized leadership and innovation in wood use. Nearly 500 guests…
David McNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S., will be the keynote speaker at the COFI Annual Convention in Prince George B.C., on Thursday, April 5th. David MacNaughton was appointed Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. in March 2016. Working closely with Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, the Ambassador has been integrally involved in representing Canada’s…
MONTREAL — Resolute Forest Products Inc. has reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, of $13 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to a net loss of $45 million, or $0.50 per share, in the same period in 2016. Sales were $898 million in the quarter, an increase of $9 million from…
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), has announced Farnell Packaging Limited of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia has achieved SGP certification. Farnell Packaging, established in 1961, is a family-owned and operated business providing high-quality, innovative flexible packaging solutions. Farnell Packaging manufactures and distributes leading-edge flexible packaging materials and provides guidance with related equipment solutions. Nearly two-thirds of…
If you have not registered for the 61st Forest NB AGM and Industry Forum act now by going to the Eventbrite link. Registration remains open and preferred hotel rates at the Fredericton Crowne Plaza – Lord Beaverbrook Hotel are valid until March 5th by referring to Forest NB AGM. Please note the venue has changed…
Remote sensing technologies are enabling more efficient and profitable forestry operations. The latest forest technology conference in Vancouver in early March features practitioners who specialize in helping their forestry clients to see how well these systems work. A range of knowledgeable and practical forest management experts will deliver insights into this new technology at the…
VANCOUVER — West Fraser’s lumber segment generated operating earnings of $232 million (Q3-17 – $126 million) and Adjusted EBITDA of $258 million (Q3-17 – $195 million). This quarter’s results were favorably impacted by higher product pricing, higher SYP production and shipments, offset by slightly lower SPF production and shipments. Countervailing and anti-dumping duties, which were…