By Jim Harpell After attending the “Forestry Information” meeting put on by Forestry NS recently at the Best Western Glengarry, one can be forgiven for feeling this was simply a snow job to sell the idea of spraying with glyphosate. It is obvious this was not meant to be a discussion about the spraying but…
New Brunswick may see softwood species such as balsam fir and black spruce disappear from the province’s forests over the next 80 years or so, says a forestry professor. University of New Brunswick forestry professor Charles Bourque has written and tested software to create possible future scenarios for many of New Brunswick’s tree species. Under…
International Trade Minister for Canada, Chrystia Freeland,says that it might not be possible for a deal to be struck between Canada and the U.S. when it comes to softwood-lumber. According to an article in the Globe and Mail, Freeland knows that a deal might not be reached by the October deadline. Washington would then be…
A new assessment by an economic analysis group says the Canada-US softwood lumber deal threatens up to 22,000 jobs in Canada. It adds the deal has benefitted American producers, while harming Canadian producers and American consumers. The analysis was prepared for the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit research and educational organization. “The…
During National Forest Week (September 18-24), Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and about the importance of forests as a valuable and renewable resource and children are no exception. In the Williams Lake area, children will have the opportunity to help celebrate National Forest Week when the Cariboo Fire Centre hosts…
It’s been known for years that European earthworms are changing the makeup of North American forests by altering the soil that trees grow in. Tom Johnson (center) stands with some crew members as they hold the final core sample drilled from the bed of Lake Malawi. Courtesy Tom JohnsonUMD research project adds ‘new dimension’ to…
Starting a family, getting laid off and a longtime love of lumber all contributed to turning Luke and Kaylen Janes into a self-professed firewood family who run their own business. “We’ve always had some affection to wood,” said Luke. “I grew up around it and it made sense to carry on with it.” The husband…
A silviculture program within the traditional caretaker area of the Tletinqox First Nation community is making a difference. “We line up forestry training courses for all of our community members to make sure they are certified,” Tletinqox Chief Joe Alphonse said. “That way if things happen, say people get injured or have family situations, then…
Williams Lake Plywood has been operating at its Williams Lake location since 1953, but it didn’t start out as a West Fraser owned plant and it didn’t always make plywood. It was originally known as “All Fir”- finishing rough lumber from the surrounding bush mills. In 1958 it was purchased by Merrill and Gardner and…
In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 18-24, 2016, National Forest Week, “True North – Strong and Green”, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement: “National Forest Week is a time to reflect on the importance of forests to Canadians, not just as an economic generator but…