Articles
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Keeping the true north strong and green
National Forest Week is a time to reflect on the importance of forests to Canadians, not just as an economic… read more…
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WorkSafe BC highlights dangers of shifting loads
WorkSafeBC has published a safety bulletin to highlight the threat of shifting loads following several related injuries and the death… read more…
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Many Birds Are On The Decline, But Canada Has A Solution
A new report released by the Partners In Flight coalition contains a shocking statistic — there are a billion and… read more…
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Tree Canada’s National Tree Day grows into a truly nationwide event
Tree Canada, the nation’s leader in tree-related programs and resources, and TELUS are celebrating National Tree Day on September 21 with tree… read more…
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Board to audit two community forests
Two community forest licences held by the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest Corp. and Little Prairie Community Forest Inc. will be… read more…
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Sunshine Coast logging protest heats up with flaming blockade
Loggers arriving at cut block A87125 in the forest above Roberts Creek Monday morning were greeted by a flaming log blockade… read more…
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A matter of forest mistreatment
By Jim Harpell After attending the “Forestry Information” meeting put on by Forestry NS recently at the Best Western Glengarry,… read more…
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Balsam fir may disappear in New Brunswick due to climate change, says prof
New Brunswick may see softwood species such as balsam fir and black spruce disappear from the province’s forests over the… read more…
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Canada, U.S. Softwood-lumber deal in jeopardy as deadline nears
International Trade Minister for Canada, Chrystia Freeland,says that it might not be possible for a deal to be struck between… read more…
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Canada-US lumber deal, back again, still bad for Canada
A new assessment by an economic analysis group says the Canada-US softwood lumber deal threatens up to 22,000 jobs in… read more…
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National Forest Week event targets children
During National Forest Week (September 18-24), Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and about the importance… read more…
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European worms harming North American forest diversity
It’s been known for years that European earthworms are changing the makeup of North American forests by altering the soil… read more…
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Turning around employment woes with wood
Starting a family, getting laid off and a longtime love of lumber all contributed to turning Luke and Kaylen Janes… read more…
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Tletinqox silviculture program provides training to community
A silviculture program within the traditional caretaker area of the Tletinqox First Nation community is making a difference. “We line… read more…
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Williams Lake Plywood an important community asset
Williams Lake Plywood has been operating at its Williams Lake location since 1953, but it didn’t start out as a… read more…
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Let’s celebrate National Forest Week
In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 18-24, 2016, National Forest Week, “True North – Strong and Green”, Forests,… read more…
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Malcolm Knapp Research Forest hosts unique forestry trade show
British Columbia is known for its natural beauty: mountains, ocean, forests and wildlife. In fact, the province’s official slogan is… read more…
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Hungarians return to Powell River mill
A group of more than 40 alumni of Hungary’s Sopron Forestry School, who first landed as immigrants in Powell River… read more…
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Ontario environment officials concerned that clear-cut logging releases mercury
Top environment ministry officials had serious concerns that a plan to clear-cut log a swath of the boreal forest near… read more…
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Ancient logs found in Sechelt
Ancient logs dated at 5,500 years old have been uncovered in Sechelt and the district is now considering what to… read more…
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World’s tallest wood building completed at UBC
It stands 18 storeys tall and is now the tallest wood building in the world. University of British Columbia’s Brock… read more…
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Nova Scotia won’t dictate to private woodlot owners about clearcutting
Nova Scotia’s natural resources minister says the province will not place restrictions on the amount of clearcutting private woodlot owners… read more…
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Softwood Lumber Dispute: Canadian producers are still losing out
While the rise of protectionism dominated the discussions among world leaders during the latest G20 summit, aViewpoint published today by the… read more…
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Opinion: Canadian wood producers face 25 per-cent tariff in border fight
Despite multiple legal setbacks before World Trade Organization and NAFTA tribunals, American softwood lumber producers are still calling for the… read more…
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Tech firm backed by Bill Gates eyes Alberta’s biofuels market
Bill Gates has thrown his weight behind a small U.S. firm that hopes to licence its innovative biomass energy technology… read more…