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Haida logging faces challenge of balancing profits with sustainability
Almost a decade ago, as vice-president of Husby Forest Products, Bob Brash decried a tough new land-use plan for Haida… read more…
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Millar Western in talks to sell Boyle sawmill to Fort McMurray firm
Less than two weeks after announcing plans to shut down its Boyle sawmill indefinitely, Edmonton-based Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.… read more…
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Hornepayne, Ontario, lumber mill shutdown has community on edge
Ont., is on edge this week after the local lumber mill was put on a three-week shutdown which leaves 146 people out of… read more…
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600hp Wooden Supercar Debuts at Essen Motor Show 2015
Despite the obvious disadvantages, there are a number of modern sports cars which still use wooden components for that retro… read more…
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Christmas trees inspected for Gypsy moths, pine tree beetles: CFIA
While the transportation of firewood is prohibited between districts in Ontario, Christmas trees from the south will soon be taking… read more…
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Bill comes due for emerald ash borer infestation
Norfolk County’s appearance isn’t the only thing to suffer now that the emerald ash borer has made its mark on… read more…
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Opinion: Forest industry a key part of Alberta’s green future
Premier Rachel Notley took a bold step to address climate change, an issue that has the potential to limit Alberta’s… read more…
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Opinion: Canada’s forest industry ready to help fight against climate change
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Canadian premiers and top climate scientists from across the country Nov. 23 to develop… read more…
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Green companies leading the way in Ontario
Paul Rak didn’t give much thought to the problem of climate change until the birth of his daughter in 2006.… read more…
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After FSC Reinstates a Forest in Ontario, CEO Says It’s His Last Time for FSC
FSC reinstated Resolute Forest Products’ Black Spruce/Dog River-Matawin forest, providing its Forest Stewardship Council certificate. The Northwestern Ontario timberland was… read more…
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China slowdown poses challenges for B.C. forest products
Reduced demand for lumber and shifting demand for pulp and paper will make China a challenging market for B.C. producers… read more…
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Ottawa Redblacks denied ‘wood cookie’ TD celebration as logger team barred from performing during Grey Cup
For the lumberjacks on the Ottawa Redblacks chainsaw crew, it was the unkindest cut of all. Just days after learning… read more…
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Regional district director finds himself in limbo
A Strathcona Regional District director is still in limbo, waiting to hear whether or not he will be reinstated to… read more…
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Long Lake Provincial Park clearcutting being investigated
Nova Scotia’s Environment Department is investigating the apparent clearcutting of a chunk of forest in Long Lake Provincial Park, acting minister… read more…
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Environmental, industry groups demand new Crown forests law
New Brunswick needs new laws to protect its Crown-owned forests, according to a group of environmental, industry wildlife and scientific… read more…
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Wildlife, forestry and conservation groups join with scientists and academics to call for new Crown Lands and Forests Act
A broad range of public interest groups and experts in New Brunswick says new legislation is needed to ensure our… read more…
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Resolute suspends forestry operations in Quebec region, affecting 180 jobs
Resolute Forest Products (TSX:RFP) is suspending indefinitely its wood-cutting operations in Quebec’s Mauricie region near Trois-Rivieres. The suspension, which starts… read more…
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Canadian wood pellets production remains a rapidly growing sector
Wood pellets become more and more popular all over the world in terms of renewable energy production. This kind of… read more…
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Resolute Forest says FSC certificate reinstated
Resolute Forest Products Inc. says its Forest Stewardship Council certificate for the Black Spruce/Dog River-Matawin forest in northern Ontario has… read more…
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Saanich mayor urges halt to urban logging operation
Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell said Saturday that he hopes the ongoing removal of 4,900 trees opposite Victoria General Hospital can… read more…
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Rare slab available at Windsor Plywood
A rare slab of western maple tree from British Columbia is available for purchase at Windsor Plywood, which sells retail… read more…
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ITC says subsidies unfairly aided Canadian paper companies
The International Trade Commission (ITC) determined in a 5-0 vote this week that unfair subsidies for Canadian supercalendared paper were… read more…
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Irving Pulp and Paper mill operating after fire
J.D. Irving Ltd. is reporting the Irving Pulp and Paper Mill in Saint John is operating normally after its scrubber… read more…
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Insider buying builds at Western Forest Products
Despite some optimism surrounding the U.S. housing market, Canadian forest products stocks have not been benefiting over the past year,… read more…
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Renowned Wildwood forest changing hands
a renowned 77-acre ecoforest near Cedar — will go to the Ecoforestry Institute Society in December under a recently signed… read more…