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Province ‘proposing to harvest’ trees in former birch reserve
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says its proposing to cut wood from a former birch reserve near Gander, despite concerns… read more…
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New bridges helping mid-island route become reality
The government department responsible for forest roads is replacing two bridges that were a barrier to reopening the mid-island highway… read more…
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Methylmercury levels expected to rise at Muskrat Falls reservoir: Nalcor
Protesters at the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project in Labrador were again blocking access to the work site late Wednesday in… read more…
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Wednesday is National Bioenergy Day – National Forest Products Week
On Wednesday, National Bioenergy Day, part of National Forest Products Week, is the time the U.S. Forest Service is emphasizing… read more…
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Philip Cross: It’s Canada vs. the protectionists in the new world trade wars
As a trading nation, Canada has much to lose if protectionism — clearly on the rise in the U.S. and… read more…
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Lumber stand-still ends, but no deal announced
The one-year halt on the United States lumber industry’s ability to take legal action against Canadian softwood lumber producers passed… read more…
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Lack Of Contractor Sustainability Confirmed By Third-Party Analysis
oday, Canadian Forest Industries published third-party confirmation that BC’s independent timber harvesting contractors are struggling the most compared to their… read more…
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Areas affected by Spruce Beetle in Northern B.C. grow by 35%
The impact of the spruce beetle on Northern B.C. forests continues to grow, with areas impacted by the pest up 35… read more…
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Lumby, Splatsin work together on community forest
Just like the cedar they were carved from, new signs have rooted two communities together. Signs proclaiming the Monashee Community… read more…
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A future for grizzlies
An external review of B.C.’s grizzly bear management procedures provided the province with 51 recommendations to enhance the system already… read more…
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The softwood lumber war is back, so prepare for a long fight
The one-year standstill period for launching trade action under the 2006 Canadian-U.S. softwood lumber agreement has now expired. So get… read more…
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Quebec hires ex-ambassador to United States to help in softwood lumber dispute
Quebec has hired a former Canadian ambassador to the United States to represent its interests in the difficult softwood lumber… read more…
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MP Cheryl Gallant Joins Softwood Lumber TaskForce
Known for expressing concern for the thousands of Riding jobs at stake in forestry, Cheryl Gallant, MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke has been… read more…
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Judge grants new injunction against logging protesters
Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) says it will respect a B.C. Supreme Court decision to grant a new injunction to Peninsula… read more…
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Great Bear Rainforest Legislation: A Unique Solution
Great Bear Rainforest Legislation: A Unique Solution Bob Craven, RPF, Interfor Corporation, Coastal Woodlands Land Use Mgr Not many people… read more…
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Fort McMurray fights wildfire risk by removing dead urban trees
Fort McMurray is taking steps to prevent another catastrophic forest fire by extinguishing a fire threat in the heart of… read more…
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2016 Toronto Wood Solutions Fair
The Toronto Wood Solutions Fair is the premier event in Canada dedicated to wood design and construction. This one-day educational event, presented by… read more…
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Province to cut firefighter housing in town where rental market ‘almost nil’
The province will no longer provide food and shelter for specialized firefighters based in Salmon Arm, and that has Mayor… read more…
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Brothers humble about woodlot management award
It’s not every day Boundary residents are recognized province wide for their outstanding work. But to hear the Davidsons talk,… read more…
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Takla taking on BC Timber Sales over logging licence
The Takla First Nation is taking B.C. Timber Sales to court, alleging the band was not property consulted before it… read more…
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Governments make educational funding splash in Thunder Bay, Sault
The infrastructure wish lists of post-secondary institutions in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie are being fulfilled after the federal… read more…
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Temporary U.S. softwood deal ends
This week, the legal safety net was removed from the Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement, but it is mostly business as… read more…
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Editorial: B.C. lumber producers brace for U.S. assault
B.C.’s forest products industry may not have the economic heft it had 25 years ago, but it remains the lifeblood… read more…
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Tories approve plan to help Tolko sale
The provincial government has identified a potential buyer for the Tolko Industries kraft paper mill in The Pas and approved… read more…
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Manitoba steps in to assist sale of Tolko mill, deal still not complete
The government of Manitoba has approved a regulation at the request of both Tolko Industries and a potential purchaser of the kraft… read more…