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USA imported 16% less lumber from Canada in Q1
The USA imported a total of 8.456m m³ of softwood lumber from Canada in the first quarter of this year… read more…
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Sawmill steps up to support annual Cochrane Fair
Spray Lake Sawmills is the horse that has taken the lead in the way of donations for the coming fifth… read more…
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Mass timber 101: Understanding the emerging building type
uilding tall with structural wood is the aim of many research-minded project teams these days. But the building type is… read more…
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FPInnovations announces that President and CEO, Pierre Lapointe, is stepping down
On behalf of the Board of Directors of FPInnovations, Mr. Yvon Pelletier, Chairman of the Board, announced today that Pierre… read more…
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N.B.’s softwood lumber envoy will seek return of border tax exemption
New Brunswick’s new special envoy to the United States on the softwood lumber tariff dispute says he will begin work… read more…
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U.S. Duties Will Drive Canadian Wood Exports to China, Minister Says
A rise in U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood will help drive an increase in lumber exports to China and other… read more…
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Canada, U.S. unlikely to get lumber deal by mid-Aug: Canada source
Canada and the United States are unlikely to strike a deal on a dispute over lumber exports by the time… read more…
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Fire crews enjoy slow start to wildfire season, but brace for hot, dry summer
A fairly wet spring has meant fewer wildfires than normal on the Prairies. Saskatchewan has had about 65 wildfires, well… read more…
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Resolute U.S. racketeering lawsuit against Greenpeace moved to California
A racketeering lawsuit launched by multinational forestry giant Resolute Forest Products against Greenpeace should be heard in California, an American… read more…
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American Trees Are Moving West, and No One Knows Why
As the consequences of climate change strike across the United States, ecologists have a guiding principle about how they think… read more…
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The wooden skyscrapers that could help to cool the planet
One building stands out in the old logging town of Prince George, Canada. Encased in a sleek glass facade, the… read more…
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Little baloney in Carr’s assertion that Canada has won softwood challenges
“There were court challenges in these other disputes. We have won them all.” — Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr on… read more…
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CIVIL SUIT ALLEGES B.C. BLACKLISTING FORESTRY CONSULTANT WHO WARNED OF TIMBER OVERCUTTING, FAULTY DATA
Forestry has been a passion and a career for Martin Watts for 25 years, but, since attempting to point out… read more…
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Quebec mayors make case for ‘win-win agreement’ in softwood lumber dispute
A group of Quebec mayors made its case in Washington, D.C. today for a quick end to the dispute over… read more…
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Pattison’s increased lumber portfolio prompts speculation of Canfor, West Fraser Timber merger
Recent activity at West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has revealed that British Columbian billionaire Jim Pattison owns a significant minority… read more…
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Customers are key in softwood lumber dispute: Doer
Pressure from big-name U.S. wood retailers will be Alberta’s key ally in resolving the softwood lumber dispute, says the man… read more…
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Forest Sector Welcomes New Federal Rail Legislation
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the new transportation legislation tabled by Transport Minister Marc Garneau today. CEO… read more…
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Softwood lumber aid package likely to go to cabinet Tuesday
The federal government’s aid package for the softwood lumber industry is expected to go before cabinet Tuesday for final approval.… read more…
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Resolute Forest says U.S. tariffs behind move to lay off workers
Canadian lumber company Resolute Forest Products Inc RFP.N said its move to temporarily lay off 1,282 employees was related to… read more…
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Logging of Clearwater Valley goes federal
Community action groups fighting the logging of the Upper Clearwater Valley at the entrance to Wells Gray Provincial Park have… read more…
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Jimmy Carter, Of All People, Should Understand Canadian Softwood Tariffs – Sadly Not
That the current crop of politicians don’t understand trade and tariffs is well known. Donald Trump and his administration really… read more…
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Earth has 9% more forest than we thought
Forests come in many different formats, but they’re all hugely important to life on Earth — humans included. Yet as… read more…
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Forestry Agency to log and ship Fukushima trees in trial starting this fall
The Forestry Agency said Monday that it will resume felling and shipping trees in Fukushima Prefecture this fall on a… read more…
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New biofuel facility eliminating Surrey’s carbon footprint
Pioneers.That’s the word Rob Costanzo, the manager of engineering operations at the City of Surrey, uses to describe those behind… read more…
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Trump May Not Want Ontario Lumber – But Habitat for Humanity GTA Does!
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA), alongside the Honourable Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry,… read more…