Articles
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Biomass business case for managing wildfires
Canadian wildfire prevention teams are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to manage wildfires with limited budgets. One speaker… read more…
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Community Perspectives On The BC Coastal Forest Industry
Community leaders are not as optimistic as they once were about the coastal forest industry, and most feel the industry… read more…
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QUESNEL MAYOR CALLS FOR QUICK REHABILITATION OF FOREST
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson is questioning the commitment that Canfor has to rehabilitate the land it gave to West Fraser… read more…
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Scientists say this Canadian forest could thrive in a warming climate
Climate change is expected to have a dramatic impact on ecosystems across the world, creating winners and losers: Some species… read more…
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A model for sustainable forestry
Re: Ontario’s bold but somewhat vague climate-change plan, June 10 Ontario’s bold but somewhat vague climate-change plan, June 10 Thomas… read more…
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Arborist urges Toronto residents to call city about dying trees
A Toronto arborist is urging members of the public to call the city if they see a tree in a… read more…
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B.C. government failing to complete wildfire fuel management work
Our climate is changing; that is an irrefutable fact. And we need to deal with the implications of that fact.… read more…
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Vernon promotes wildfire safety
Vernon residents can learn how to protect themselves from wildfire. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Vernon… read more…
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U.S. and Canada Say Divisions Remain in Softwood Lumber Dispute
The U.S. and Canada have “significant differences” amid talks toward a new softwood-lumber trade pact, according to the countries’ top… read more…
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Canadian sawmill jobs at risk as softwood lumber deal appears to fade: analyst
Canadian jobs and sawmills across the country are increasingly at risk because of fading prospects they will avoid a new… read more…
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U.S., Canada report major differences in lumber dispute
Talks between the United States and Canada on a long-running dispute over softwood lumber exports have bogged down amid “significant… read more…
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Temporary layoffs at Port Hawkesbury Paper ‘could be a lot worse,’ union says
A union representing hundreds of workers at Port Hawkesbury Paper says that for the first time there will be a temporarily layoff at… read more…
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Cabinet shuffle pleases leaders, industry
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) was delighted that all four Northern Ontario will stay in cabinet at Queen’s… read more…
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More than half of employees at Nova Scotia paper mill to be laid off
The development manager for a Nova Scotia paper mill says more than half of the mill’s 330 employees will be… read more…
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Column: Recent government study shows significant residual fibre available
The provincial government is promoting the increased use of residual fibre (left at the roadside following logging) by a number… read more…
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PREMIER VOWS TO GET THE RIGHT SOFTWOOD LUMBER DEAL FOR BC
The Premier was talking tough on softwood lumber at yesterday afternoon’s Chamber of Commerce meeting in Quesnel. Christy Clark specifically… read more…
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Domtar says tax reduction is not enough
Domtar appreciates the tax cut, but would like more help from the city. The pulp company is asking for additional… read more…
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‘Disappointing’ attendance at forest resource gathering in Grand Fallls-Windsor
Public will have second chance to engage in process Addressing a small crowd of 17 people on Wednesday, Peter Milley… read more…
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INTERNATIONAL BIOENERGY CONFERENCE KICKS OFF TODAY
Delegates from across the world are in Prince George today for the 7th bi-annual International BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition. The… read more…
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Canada’s eastern boreal forest could thrive with climate change, study suggests
Here’s some good news for the animals that live in Eastern Canada’s boreal forest and the forestry industry that operates… read more…
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Quebec boreal forest could be climate change refuge: study
If you make your living in Canada’s boreal forest — whether you’re a logger or a songbird — you might… read more…
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South African company tries to clear the air about firefighter pay in Alberta
The South African company hired to bring in a crew to help fight the Fort McMurray wildfire says its workers… read more…
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FPAC APPLAUDS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauded the federal government’s launch Tuesday of an innovation agenda, calling it a… read more…
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Construction of the tallest wood condo tower in North America officially begins
This morning, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Origine green condo project, set to become the tallest solid wood… read more…
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DESPITE MORE LIGHTNING THIS YEAR, RAIN KEEPING FIRE SEASON AT BAY
NWT fire crews are expected to be fully staffed by the end of the week after firefighters currently stationed in… read more…