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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…
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Federal climate plan disregards farming, forestry industries: report
Canada’s official plan for addressing climate change overlooks important avenues for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through farming and forestry, a… read more…
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Kruger Packaging invests $250 million in the Trois-Rivières Mill
Kruger Packaging L.P. today announced an investment of $250 million to convert the No. 10 Newsprint Machine (PM10) at Kruger’s Trois-Rivières… read more…
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In the Matter of Resolute v. United States Department of Agriculture
Resolute Forest Products Inc. today announced that a U.S. federal court has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to… read more…
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Forest fire season ‘quiet’ in Ontario, compared to average
The number of forest fires in Ontario this year is more than double last year, but still remains well below the… read more…
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Wall of cheap Canadian wood to surge south when deal expires
Christmas will arrive early for American buyers of Canadian softwood lumber. The nine-year-old Canada-U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement expires shortly. Hamstrung… read more…
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Newfoundland considering commercial operator’s harvesting request
The Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry Service is proposing an amendment to the Five Year plan for Forest Management District 2,… read more…
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New Zealand company signs Canada deal
An innovative Christchurch start-up has signed a lucrative agreement with a Canadian company for its laminated timber technology. The deal… read more…
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B.C. invests $2.2 million to promote new uses for wood
The B.C. government is investing $2.2 million in the Wood First program to promote the use of B.C. wood both… read more…
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How crews are protecting ancient giant sequoias from a California wildfire
Firefighters were working to ensure that California’s famed giant sequoias were protected as a wildfire in the state continued to… read more…
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How Canada’s Warren Buffet wagered on Tembec
Soon after Prem Watsa — the investor known as Canada’s Warren Buffett — became the largest shareholder of Tembec Inc., the bond… read more…