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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…
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Salmon Arm, B.C. Council shifts tax structure in favour of Canoe Forest Products
It’s not nearly as much as Canoe Forest Products asked for, but Salmon Arm councillors are giving the company a… read more…
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Conifex Announces Coordinated Harvesting Cooperation Agreement
Conifex Timber Inc. announced today that it has completed a timber harvesting cooperation agreement with Dunkley Lumber Ltd. (“Dunkley”) to… read more…
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Forest growth accelerating in B.C. due to carbon dioxide ‘fertilizer effect’
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are accelerating the growth of B.C.’s forests by one to three per… read more…
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B.C. focus on wood reshaping the construction industry
B.C.’s focus on heavy timber and mass wood construction is reshaping the construction industry, creating a new type of construction… read more…
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NSP not required to run Point Tupper biomass facility
Changing the Point Tupper biomass generating facility’s must-run status won’t affect employment there and will benefit the province’s ratepayers, a… read more…
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Grappling with pest problems, forestry sector seeks new markets
The mountain pine beetle has had a huge impact on B.C.’s forest industry, but it’s not the only issue facing… read more…
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Gary Lamphier: Alberta’s forest products sector on an upswing
Alberta’s $4-billion forest products sector enjoyed solid growth in 2015, offering a bit of relief to struggling resource towns that have been slammed by the downturn in… read more…
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New biomass regulations in N.S. will reduce trees being cut
New rules around biomass production in Nova Scotia will reduce the number of trees being cut down in the province… read more…
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Northwest forest fire program responds to first blaze of spring season
The Ministry of Natural Resource’s 2016 Forest Fire program officially launched on April 1 and preparations for the upcoming season… read more…
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Canada to mandate ELDs, industry says benefits outweigh costs
Canadian truck drivers can start throwing away their pens and pencils over the next few months. Traditional paper logs used… read more…
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The Emerging Economy of Urban Wood
New York Heartwoods (NYH) began in 2010, with the help of Dave and Steve Washburn, Hugh Herrera, myself, and a… read more…
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Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group recognized for leadership and commitment
A forest certification advisory committee working with the Algonquin Forestry Authority on sustainable forest management within Algonquin Provincial Park in… read more…
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West Fraser opens $30M lignin recovery plant in Hinton, Alta.
The West Fraser Timber Co.’s pulp mill in central Alberta has begun making more than just wood pulp for paper.… read more…
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Softwood lumber deal discussed at forest industry convention in Kelowna
Forest products are big business in B.C. The sector contributes more than $12 billion to the GDP of British Columbia… read more…