Interfor is recruiting Industrial Millwrights at its Timmins, Ontario sawmill — a facility that has anchored Northern Ontario’s forestry sector since 1919. The push reflects both the company’s continued investment in the site and the growing skilled trades gap reshaping hiring across Canadian sawmilling.
B.C. Conservative MLA and Forests Critic Ward Stamer sat down with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and Consul General Shawn Crowley on July 4, making the case that BC value-added wood manufacturing can serve both countries’ economic interests amid ongoing softwood lumber tariff tensions.
A malfunctioning belt sander generated sparks that ignited the sawdust collection system at Holmes Custom Moulding in Holmes County, Ohio, injuring six workers with burn wounds and blowing a wall off the building’s foundation. The incident is a stark reminder of the combustible dust risks present in nearly every woodworking and moulding operation.
California faces a growing shortfall of skilled tree-climbers needed to harvest conifer cones, creating a bottleneck for reforestation after wildfires and pest outbreaks.
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Ralph Elwood Brock (February 15, 1881 – December 9, 1959) is recognized as a pivotal figure in the history of American forestry, celebrated as the first African American to receive formal training in the field. His journey, marked by academic success and professional dedication, also reflects the racial prejudice of his time. Brock’s contributions, though…
Neiman Enterprises, the parent company of Spearfish Forest Products in South Dakota, has recently announced layoffs and production reductions at its facility. Jim Neiman, the President of Neiman Enterprises, expressed his regret over the situation, stating that the company had done everything possible to prevent these outcomes. “Neiman Enterprises has worked, and will continue to…
The forest sector in British Columbia (B.C.) has experienced significant shrinkage over the past two decades. However, it continues to play a vital role in the economy, supporting one out of every six manufacturing jobs in the province. The Economic Impact of the Forest Sector in B.C. According to an economic impact study released by…
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Discover how forest engineers are playing a crucial role in developing sustainable forest infrastructure. Find out about rewarding careers in this booming industry!