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McQUARRIE — Forestry jobs being squandered
LET’S TALK about jobs, good resource sector jobs to be more specific. However, before everyone gasps in disbelief thinking I’ve changed… read more…
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Alberta forest industry rebounds on demand, prices and the dollar
Blame the low Canadian dollar, or the tumbling price of oil, or the American housing recovery. Whichever the culprit — or whichever combination of… read more…
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This disease is killing California trees by the millions, but scientists urge against giving up
Earlier this month, we learned some bad news about the phenomenon of “sudden oak death,” which has killed more than… read more…
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Canfor announces contractor awards
Canfor works with many exceptional contractors across our operations as part of our day to day business. This includes forestry… read more…
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Kenora Forest Products Continues To Grow
The Kenora Forest Products Mill is one step closer to full production as Unifor says the first shift in the… read more…
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Tembec workers angered with layoff notice
Union officials at the Tembec industrial complex are upset with news that 24 positions will be eliminated at the facility… read more…
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Vaughn Palmer: Premier expresses worry over softwood lumber
After an initial flurry of optimism, Premier Christy Clark is now anxious about Canada’s prospects for a renewed agreement with… read more…
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Long Lake clearcut leads to charges against Dexter Construction
Nova Scotia’s Department of Environment has laid charges in connection with a clear cutting incident inside Long Lake Provincial Park. Charges… read more…
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Imported forest pests cause $2 billion in damage annually
When Gary Lovett was studying the effect of acid rain in New York’s Catskill Mountains 20 years ago, he ended… read more…
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How different we would be if Northern Ontario had become its own Province
Things would have been drastically different if Northern Ontario had representatives at the time of Confederation, that according to a… read more…
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ThermalWood Brings European Innovation to New Brunswick
ThermalWood is putting European innovation into decks, guitars, furniture and siding in Canada and beyond in the form of long-lasting thermally… read more…
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Mountain parks helping bird to spread whitebark pine seeds
High in the forests of the mountain parks, there’s a sun-loving tree that relies on a small bird to spread… read more…
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UNBC UNVEILS NEW FIELD EDUCATION CENTRE AT THE ALEZA LAKE RESEARCH FOREST
UNBC unveiled its newest classroom today. It’s located 60km east of Prince George in the Aleza lake Research Forest. The… read more…
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No matter how you slice it, we’re headed toward a lumber fight
By mid-October, the U.S. Lumber Coalition — a.k.a. The Coalition to those who have spent their lives in the trenches… read more…
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Forestry sector not overly concerned with economic impact of wildfires
Massive swaths of burning forest aren’t good news for Alberta’s forestry sector. However, the Alberta Forest Products Association says its… read more…
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Fort McMurray blaze could rejuvenate animal habitats, experts say
Images of the fire-ravaged landscape around Fort McMurray have prompted some nature lovers to question what will become of the… read more…
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Reality TV series to capture Kaslo Logger Sports
Video cameras and logs will both roll during the annual Kaslo May Days Logger Sports this month. TV personality Andrew… read more…
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Forest fire season in northeastern Ontario has a busy start
We’re just one month into the forest fire season and the fire hazard is high across northeastern Ontario. The Ministry… read more…
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Firefighting turns to technology to get the jump on wildfires
Wildfire ranger Dan Gorzeman directed a crew as it put out hotspots smouldering beneath the boreal forest northeast of Slave Lake, Alta., in August… read more…
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Timeline: Fort McMurray wildfire — A small fire turns into The Beast
Alberta Forestry’s wildfire experts are at the mercy of the weather when forest fires burn out of control. The Fort… read more…
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J.D. Irving Ltd. directed to clean up illegal dump site in Parkindale
J.D. Irving Ltd. has started to remove a mountain of garbage it dumped on its own property, after being directed by the… read more…
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Check-Off Established to Help Grow Ontario Biomass Sector
The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Op is taking steps to add some structure to their industry. The Co-op is implementing Central… read more…
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Northern Pulp ordered to pay $225,000 split between Pictou Landing First Nation, two conservation groups
Pictou Landing First Nation and two other conservation groups will be splitting a $225,000 fine served to Northern Pulp on… read more…
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Mi’kmaq First Nations sue New Brunswick over forestry strategy
Seven Mi’kmaq First Nations have filed a lawsuit against the New Brunswick government over its forest policy and management agreements with… read more…
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Forest fire season in northeastern Ontario has a busy start
We’re just one month into the forest fire season and the fire hazard is high across northeastern Ontario. The Ministry… read more…