Articles
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McBride Logger’s Bonspiel won’t happen because of forestry industry troubles
For the first time in almost four decades the community of McBride, B.C. will not hold its annual Logger’s Bonspiel.… read more…
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Logging on Alberta’s Eastern Slopes prompts debate about watershed health
Hidden behind a wall of trees, the feller buncher — a type of harvester used in logging — cuts the bottoms off several pine trees,… read more…
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OPINION: Woodlot owners transform governance, productivity
No, no, no is the answer to the question raised by Peter Moreira (March 17): Can entrepreneurship ‘save’ Atlantic Canada?… read more…
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Satellite Technology Aims to Combat Illegal Logging in Real Time
A cutting-edge satellite-based alert system could help policymakers and conservationists put a dent in illegal logging by notifying users in… read more…
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Spruce beetle could be sign of ‘new normal’
An outbreak of the spruce beetle in the Omineca region north of Prince George could be a harbinger of things… read more…
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“Innovation as a Means of Reinventing our Industry” – Laurent Lessard
During his visit to the Montreal Wood Convention, Québec’s Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Laurent Lessard, announced that a… read more…
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Poland approves large-scale logging in Europe’s last primeval forest
Poland has approved large-scale logging in Europe’s last primeval woodland in a bid to combat a beetle infestation despite protests… read more…
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Maine’s forest products industry weathering paper industry woes
The flooring plant and sawmill at Kennebec Lumber Co. are bustling with activity on a weekday morning, as logs get… read more…
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Pine beetle infestation triples in Jasper park
The mountain pine beetle continues to attack pine trees at an exponential rate in Jasper National Park and has the… read more…
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United Steelworkers launch legal proceedings against Western Forest Products
The United Steelworkers Local 1-85 has launched legal proceedings against Western Forest Products to fight for Franklin Division loggers who… read more…
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New lives for Cornwall’s Domtar workers
From looking after a multi-million-dollar machine to helping his fellow human beings, John Mondoux is one of the hundreds of… read more…
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Worker dies in collapse of wood chip pile at Nanaimo pulp mill
A worker at the Harmac Pacific pulp mill near Nanaimo has died after the wood chip pile he was standing… read more…
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Data from 1800s can help researchers, forest managers maintain healthy forest ecosystems
When seeking clues to how well conservation efforts are working in the present, sometimes scientists look to the past —… read more…
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Hornepayne mayor hopes help for struggling town will come soon
Nearly four months after the sawmill in Hornepayne, Ont., shut down, there are still more questions than answers — and the community is… read more…
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Input sought on Prince George logging levels
Public comments are being accepted on a discussion paper released this week as part of a review of the annual… read more…
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Fundraising set to begin for forestry centre in Squamish
A long-awaited dedicated forestry centre that would educate people on the importance and history of forestry to Squamish’s history is a… read more…
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Today’s gamers wanted to operate tomorrow’s high-tech forestry equipment in Tasmania
In answer to a question “Where can this industry take me?”, Tasmania’s forestry careers hub says “Almost anywhere you want… read more…
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Manitoba NDP talk roads, forestry on the campaign trail
Premier Greg Selinger says a re-elected NDP government would provide more help for infrastructure projects and the forestry industry. The… read more…
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FOREST INDUSTRY WELCOMES BUDGET SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVES
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to see today’s federal budget put strong emphasis on climate change… read more…
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Ontario and Anishinabek Nation Renew Commitments on Natural Resource Management
The Anishinabek Nation and Ontario are continuing to work together to strengthen collaboration on natural resource management. Today at a… read more…
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Sooke’s sawmill was one of the most efficient in Canada
Today as we cruise down the hill approaching Coopers Cove when driving out from Victoria, with perhaps a quick glance… read more…
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Spruce beetle infestation raises more forestry alarms
An explosive outbreak of spruce beetles in northern B.C. forests is wreaking havoc on one of the key timber species… read more…
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CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS RETAIN WORLD’S BEST ENVIRONMENTAL REPUTATION
On this International Days of Forests, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to note that as a… read more…
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Band councils consider ministry proposal for sustainable forestry licence
Grassy Narrows band and council in partnership with two other area First Nations are considering a Ministry of Natural Resources… read more…
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All eyes on Alberta: record crowds expected for April equipment auction in Edmonton
Drive past the Ritchie Bros. yard in Edmonton at any time, and it’s clear that companies are always buying and… read more…