The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) held its annual conference in Ottawa at the end of September. It was the organization’s largest conference ever, with hundreds of attendees. SFI held a joint session with the Canadian Institute of Forestry that brought more than 500 people together. The Canadian Institute of Forestry annual meeting was co-located with…
MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON — Susan Snelling and Barb Erskine have been recognized as Forests Ontario Green Leaders for their commitment to tree planting. In 2003, Snelling and Erskine packed their belongings and left fast-paced Toronto for the idyllic serenity of Manitoulin Island. The move north was prompted by an employment offer that Barb, a psychologist,…
LONDON – The global forestry software market is expected to grow at an annual rate of more than 22 per cent during the next five years. Technavio’s latest report on the global forestry software market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. One of the major…
ANGLIERS, Que. — Cardinal Equipment has expanded with the acquisition of another Quebec sawmill equipment supplier, Sawquip International. Founded in 1988, Sawquip International designs and manufactures sawmill equipment from a headquarters in Lanoraie, Que. Cardinal Equipment specializes in designing, manufacturing and distributing equipment for sawmills, forestry, recycling and biomass processing. The company has been in…
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is recognizing three woodlot licensees for innovation and excellence in woodlot management. Craig and Leanna Mann, managers of Woodlot 1595; R. & K. Woodlot Ltd., managed by Keith Granbois and Ridley Wilson; and the Omineca Ski Club, managed by Sean Broadworth, RPF; have each been presented with the Minister’s…
MONTREAL – The attempt to save 79 caribou a year could cost 5,675 direct jobs in the province of Quebec and more than $741 million in lost economic activity, according to calculations carried out by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) based on the federal government’s recommendations. Ottawa had given the provinces until October 5 to…
Through The State of Canada’s Forests annual report, Natural Resources Canada provides the only national snap shot of Canada’s forests and forest industry. The agency has been tracking the country’s journey towards sustainable forest management for 27 years. As we celebrate Canada’s 150 years as a forest nation, this year’s report has articles about the…
OTTAWA — J.D. Irving was announced as the 2017 winner of the SFI Leadership in Conservation Award during the Sustainable Forestry Initiative‘s annual meeting in Ottawa. This award recognizes SFI program participants across Canada and the U.S. who are involved in strong partnerships focused on conservation. In 2016, SFI program participants reported on 420 different…
NORTH BAY, Ont., — A delegation of 33 Finnish business leaders, technology experts, and entrepreneurs will be participating at the Biomass North Forum. This two-day event in Thunder Bay, Ont., will explore the challenges facing the forest bioeconomy and highlight opportunities to meet those challenges. In addition to seminar sessions and panel discussions, the Biomass…
JASPER, Alta. – At its 75th annual general meeting and conference, the Alberta Forest Products Association recognized the achievements of its member companies, contractors, and employees. Awards were presented in several categories, including health and safety and lumber grading. “Our industry has come so far when it comes to safety. We’re celebrating our 75th anniversary…