The Canadian Institute of Forestry conference is underway in Kenora. Acting Natural Resources Minister and Conservative candidate Greg Rickford covered an array of topics in his opening address. Rickford’s big message was defending the country’s sustainability practices from smear campaigns. He says we have to do a better job promoting the industry and its sustainability…
Struggling to make the deadline? Waiting for photography? Don’t worry! There’s still time to nominate your project for a 2015 Ontario Wood WORKS! Wood Design Award. The deadline has been extended one week, to Friday, September 25, 2015. Click HERE to nominate a project for a wood design award. Need help? Click HERE for more…
Softwood lumber prices (in US $) have fallen throughout a majority of the main markets in the world during the 2Q/15 because of weaker demand, ample supply throughout the distribution chain and a strengthening US dollar. The biggest declines have occurred in the US, Canada and the Nordic countries, while the drop in import prices…
The peeling walls and old rusted pipes that cling to life on the deteriorating stone walls inside of a dark and dampened Gatineau buildings conjures images of a scene straight from an old horror flick. Any minutes now, the origin of all the echoed clinks and clanks that creep into the abandoned agoraphobic-inducing rooms will…
The fire protection activities of oil and gas operators near Fort St. John are under scrutiny by the Forest Practices Board. Oil and gas companies in the Lower Beatton area are being audited during the week of Sept. 21 for compliance with the Wildfire Act, the board announced Monday. The audit will investigate whether or…
While 3,741 firefighters continue to ensure the safety of California residents by keeping in check the Rough fire – one of California’s 12 currently burning wildfires – firefighters for the US Park Service have been tasked with keeping something else safe: the world’s second-largest tree. The General Grant tree, as it’s known to its many admirers, is…
The province of British Columbia is providing funds to help communities take action and reduce the risks of wildfire. Fifty grants of $10,000, for a total of $500,000, will be made available to local governments and First Nations through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI). “Homeowners who live in interface areas can help protect their…
From the SFI Founder’s Reception to the inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk, and the Annual SFI Reception and Dinner there is something worthwhile for everyone at the SFI Annual Conference in Olympic Valley, CA, October 6-8 Our fantastic line up of speakers, sessions and networking activities promise to provide unique and exciting opportunities to come together,…
The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) expires on October 12, nine years after it was last renewed. When it does, Canadian lumber producers will have an advantage in the American market because the duties they now pay will be gone and they will be getting $0.25 on the dollar more for their lumber, thanks to…
Canada’s official plan for addressing climate change overlooks important avenues for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through farming and forestry, a new report has found. The result suggests the federal government could significantly improve its pledge to the United Nations before climate talks set for later this year by pursuing more efficient land-use policies on top…