Articles
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RYERSON STUDENTS CATCH “TIMBER FEVER”
This weekend, Ryerson’s Department of Architectural Science, in partnership with Moses Structural Engineers, will host TimberFever – an intense design… read more…
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NATIONAL FOREST WEEK PUTS FOCUS ON CANADA’S GROWING FOREST SECTOR
As the voice of Canada’s forest industry, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is proud to celebrate National Forest… read more…
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Resources firms endorse call for aboriginal veto rights to projects
Two of Canada’s biggest resources companies have endorsed a call for governments and industry to clearly assert the right of… read more…
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Alberta forest products sector has a lot on its mind
This week in Jasper — an appropriate setting, it turns out — the Alberta Forest Products Association holds its annual general… read more…
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Thousands of trees to be planted in Cape Breton Highlands’ boreal forest
Parks Canada is preparing to spruce up the province’s only boreal forest. After decades of decline due to insect infestations… read more…
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Planned logging of old-growth B.C. forest could spark blockades
The B.C. government has approved a permit for logging on one of eight planned “cutblock” areas in the central Walbran… read more…
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Alberta government probe finds timber deal violated provincial law
A northern Alberta timber project is on hold after an independent investigation found the deal between three Métis Settlements and a London-based… read more…
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Catalyst Announces Powell River Land Sale
Catalyst today announced the sale of approximately 250 hectares of surplus land in Powell River, British Columbia, for $4.5 million. … read more…
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Northern Pulp releases study, hopes to clear air surrounding economic value of mill
Northern Pulp has released a study which they hope clears the air about the economic value of the mill to… read more…
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Forestry needs active voice, Sundhu says
New Democrat candidate Bill Sundhu is supporting a plan to help forestry communities after what he says are years of… read more…
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Bachelor of Urban Forestry launching at UBC
UBC Forestry students can now enrol in the new Bachelor of Urban Forestry degree program. According to UBC Forestry’s website,… read more…
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Alberta forestry industry prepares for end of softwood lumber agreement
In Alberta’s $4-billion a year forest products industry, concerns about the ending next month of the Canada-United States softwood lumber agreement… read more…
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Election 2015: NDP promises tax breaks for B.C. forestry sector
The federal NDP says it will take measures to boost B.C.’s forestry sector should it win the upcoming Canadian federal election. At… read more…
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Measures taken to increase use of wood residue
A fibre action plan announced today will help generate more value from the province’s forest resources. The plan contains actions… read more…
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U.S. forestry shipments softening impact of weak commodities on CN
Amid weak commodity markets and a shaky domestic economy that have hammered freight volumes, Canada’s largest railway is counting on… read more…
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Forest-Mapping Instrument for Space Station Passes Major Milestone
A laser-based instrument for mapping the 3-D structure of Earth’s forests has passed a major milestone toward deployment on the… read more…
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Greg Rickford Speaks At Forestry Conference In Kenora
The Canadian Institute of Forestry conference is underway in Kenora. Acting Natural Resources Minister and Conservative candidate Greg Rickford covered… read more…
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Nominations Deadline Extended: 2015 Ontario Wood WORKS! Awards
Struggling to make the deadline? Waiting for photography? Don’t worry! There’s still time to nominate your project for a 2015… read more…
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Softwood Lumber Prices Continue to Slide Globally
Softwood lumber prices (in US $) have fallen throughout a majority of the main markets in the world during the… read more…
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Zibi offers tours of historic Domtar, E.B. Eddy lands
The peeling walls and old rusted pipes that cling to life on the deteriorating stone walls inside of a dark… read more…
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Oil, gas operators under scrutiny by the Forest Practices Board
The fire protection activities of oil and gas operators near Fort St. John are under scrutiny by the Forest Practices… read more…
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General Grant tree, world’s second-largest, is safe from California wildfires
While 3,741 firefighters continue to ensure the safety of California residents by keeping in check the Rough fire – one of California’s… read more…
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BC Provides $500,000 in Grants for Wildfire Prevention
The province of British Columbia is providing funds to help communities take action and reduce the risks of wildfire. Fifty… read more…
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SFI ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 6-8 2015
From the SFI Founder’s Reception to the inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk, and the Annual SFI Reception and Dinner there is… read more…
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Neither side eager to renew Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement
The Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) expires on October 12, nine years after it was last renewed. When it does,… read more…