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Panel Prices Correct Downward Significantly, Lumber Flat
MADISON’S LUMBER REPORTER — Potentially signaling a plateau in lumber prices, at least for the time being, benchmark softwood lumber… read more…
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Nova Scotia to spend $19-million to clean up sludge from Northern Pulp mill
CANADIAN PRESS — The province made the announcement Monday, saying in a news release it will remove “all sludge material”… read more…
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Researchers study spread of mountain pine beetle in hopes of containing it
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA — In a new study aimed at assisting efforts to contain the destructive spread of mountain pine… read more…
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Wood Underwear planting trees in partnership with One Tree Planted
CISION NEWSWIRE — Wood Underwear® LLC is excited to mark International Day of Forests, by announcing a new partnership with… read more…
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Google to make New Mass Timber Announcement at 2021 IMTC
CISION NEWSWIRE — Be one of the first to hear about Google’s new 180,000 square foot mass timber pilot… read more…
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Tolko’s rebuilt Lakeview Sawmill operating at expected levels
THE WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE — In operation since March 2019, Tolko’s newest low-cost, high-efficiency Lakeview sawmill is up to full… read more…
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UK Softwood Conference 2021 goes virtual
We will explore how the UK softwood sector bounced back to record numbers during the pandemic, how Brexit is affecting… read more…
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Cost of lumber hits record levels
OTTAWA, CTV NEWS — The cost of lumber has skyrocketed during the pandemic. Whether it’s building a backyard deck or… read more…
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Japan could make satellites out of wood
By Mike Wehner @MikeWehner A joint venture between Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry and Kyoto University could result in the first use… read more…
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World Air Quality Report Reveals Substantial Air Quality Changes In 2020
GOLDACH, Switzerland, CNW — New data from IQAir’s global air quality data platform, published in the 2020 World Air Quality Report and an… read more…
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Funding being provided through the Northern Ontario Recovery Program
NORTH BAY — Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, has announced more than $2.9 million for 145 businesses across the Nipissing… read more…
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Nova Scotia government brings back Biodiversity Act
CBC NEWS — Nova Scotia’s Lands and Forestry minister tabled a revised Biodiversity Act on Thursday, a version he hopes… read more…
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Twin biofuel projects could put Prince George at forefront of biofuel waste diversion
CASTANET.NET — Prince George may become home to two innovative green technology projects, as a pair of proposed biomass and… read more…
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Wildfire smoke more harmful than pollution from cars
NPR — Tens of millions of Americans experienced at least a day last year shrouded in wildfire smoke. Entire cities… read more…
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Canadian scientist briefs U.S. policy-makers on technology to remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere
EDMONTON — Sasha Wilson, a scientist at the University of Alberta is lending her expertise on mineral carbonation to policy-makers… read more…
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Looking for alternatives to open fire burns
THE INTERIOR NEWS, BC — Wetzin’kwa Community Forest is exploring opportunities to dispose of harvesting residue (waste wood) using alternatives… read more…
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Southern Forest Products Association Elects 2021 Board Officers
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors elected its 2021 slate of officers during its annual meeting which… read more…
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Kirsten Hillman to Speak at 2021 COFI Convention
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has announced that Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten… read more…
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Marcus Wallenburg Prize – Call for Nominations
Individuals and institutions are invited to nominate candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize between 1 March and 31 May 2021.… read more…
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Ontario Recognizes Excellence in Wood Architecture
Winning Projects Celebrated & Announced during OFIA Convention Toronto, ON, February 24th, 2021 – The Canadian Wood Council’s Ontario Wood… read more…
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SYP Lumber Prices Hit New Record High
FOREST2MARKET — Prices for North American softwood lumber continue to move ever higher as we cross the midway point of… read more…
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Relentless home-renovation boom sends lumber prices to record
BNN BLOOMBERG — The relentless rise in lumber prices shows no signs of abating as the pandemic keeps people at… read more…
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Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC announces restructuring proceedings
COCHRANE, ONTARIO, TIMMINSPRESS.COM – On February 8, 2021, Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC announced that it had commenced restructuring proceedings… read more…
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British firm to buy Pinnacle Renewable
A British-based bio-energy company has reached a deal to buy Pinnacle Renewable Energy which owns half of the Houston pellet… read more…
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Husqvarna launches the MADSAW
MISSISSAUGA, ON and CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has set a new standard for professional pole saws with the launch of its… read more…