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Floating urban forest coming to New York this summer
Looking for a new way to obtain fresh produce? This floating urban forest has your back.Swale, a barge topped with… read more…
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COFI Convention 2016 a great success
The 2016 edition of the COFI Annual Convention lived up to the event’s long-standing reputation as the premier forest industry… read more…
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Provincial government jumping into action as wildfires erupt in BC
The BC government is speeding up its planning for wildfire season now that dozens of fires are already burning across… read more…
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Positive response on B.C. Forestry Rejuvenation Plan
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Community Development Officer Mike Gilbert has a message that will be going to Municipal Council later… read more…
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10 years later: Prince Albert Pulp Mill closure still felt by region
But Greg Dionne, the mayor of Prince Albert, said the impact was startling for the entire region. “There was 700 jobs… read more…
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Wildfires near Fort St. John, Prince George prompt evacuations
The Peace River Regional District in northern B.C. has declared a state of emergency due to several forest fires in the… read more…
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A WALK IN THE FOREST SERIOUS WORK FOR SELKIRK COLLEGE FORESTRY STUDENTS
You’ve got to get an education to have a career in forestry management these days. But it’s still important to… read more…
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Alberta cuts nearly $15 million from wildfire management budget
The same day air tankers took to the sky to douse wildfires near Slave Lake, Paul Lane was telling his pilots… read more…
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Sino-Forest’s former CEO was ‘controlling mind’ behind alleged fraud, tribunal hears
Allen Chan, the former CEO of Sino-Forest Corp., was the “controlling mind” behind alleged frauds that robbed shareholders of value, a… read more…
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B.C. has seen 59 wildfires since April 1, forestry ministry says
BC Wildfire Service crews have responded to 59 wildfires since April 1, including 12 in the Prince George Fire Centre,… read more…
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Survey confirms forest products’ green record
It was no great shock to hear recently that a Leger survey ranked Canada’s forest products companies as having the… read more…
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WorkSafeBC fines East Fraser Fiber for fifth time in eight months
A Mackenzie wood manufacturer is turning into a repeat offender as far as WorkSafeBC is concerned. As of the end… read more…
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U.S. key for healthy sawmills: Resolute
For Ontario and Quebec sawmills to prosper they need free, unencumbered access for softwood lumber exports to the U.S. market,… read more…
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B.C. forester laments lack of proper-fitting women’s safety and industrial wear
A long-time forester is lamenting the lack of properly fitted industrial wear available for women, something she says can put women’s safety… read more…
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Forestry industry unphased by budget cuts
The province is trying to mitigate the 10 billion dollar budget the best it can and it’s no surprise they’ve… read more…
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Company seeks injunction against logging blockaders
AJB Investments is going to court to try to get an injunction against demonstrators who’ve been blocking access to the… read more…
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Climate, fire & harvest challenges in B.C. forests
Scientists with the federal government are now suggesting the climate change conditions, which caused BC’s devastating Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak… read more…
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Forests synchronize their growth in response to climate change
A new study, with the participation of UPM, has revealed a growing synchrony in ring-width patterns of trees in response… read more…
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Progress made on wildfires in British Columbia’s Cariboo region
Fire crews in British Columbia are continuing their efforts to suppress a wildfire burning three kilometres south of the Nazko… read more…
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Speaking of a future in forestry
There wasn’t necessarily a lot new in what Forestry and Agrifoods Agency Minister Chris Mitchelmore heard at an industry engagement… read more…
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As MDF manufacturer celebrates 20 years, it examines the market forces that keep panel production primed
A low loonie isn’t something about which you’ll likely hear anyone at Arauco lament. In fact, the Sault Ste. Marie… read more…
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Resolute’s Richard Garneau supports free trade in House of Commons
Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Garneau appeared today in Ottawa, Canada,… read more…
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London’s wooden skyscraper plan presented to mayor
You have to like any headline which says “Seeds planted for London’s first wooden skyscraper” for so many reasons. The… read more…
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Op-Ed: Tall timber — London’s wooden skyscraper plan presented to mayor
You have to like any headline which says “Seeds planted for London’s first wooden skyscraper” for so many reasons. The… read more…
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Truck Loggers back members at board event
During the Truck Loggers Association (TLA) board of directors meeting in Port Alberni on April 7, frustration and concern was… read more…