Articles
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The plane that could help save B.C. from forest fires
British Columbia’s official bird is the Steller’s jay, but a close second, in the worst forest-fire season since 2003, is… read more…
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B.C. Forestry Worker Recovering Following Grizzly Attack
A Vancouver engineer is lucky to be alive following a grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola on the B.C. Central… read more…
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From wood to wine: France dominates oak barrel trade
Crafted by artisans using high quality oak, “Made in France” wine barrels — in which age some of the world’s… read more…
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Pictou Landing takes mill permit to top court
Pictou Landing First Nation is taking its Northern Pulp appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Earlier this year,… read more…
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Cost to fight B.C. wildfires more than doubles
While there are fewer wildfires this week than last, an upcoming thunderstorm predicted for early next week following a dry… read more…
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Emerald Ash Borers headed for Muskoka forest
The Emerald Ash Borer is headed to the Muskoka Forest accroding to the Muskoka Conservancy. They’re already in Barrie and… read more…
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B.C., Saskatchewan want co-ordinated national approach on wildfires
The premiers of British Columbia and Saskatchewan would like to see a national approach to fighting forest fires, fearing this… read more…
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Key rate shift may aid Island forestry firms
A cut to Canada’s key lending rate isn’t expected to affect housing sales much but it could improve the bottom… read more…
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Great Bear Rainforest – At the Finish Line
The British Columbia government is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to land use objectives for the Great Bear Rainforest. The draft… read more…
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Jack Knox: Inmates doing vital work to back B.C. firefighters
Sometimes, when Nelson is unrolling yet another smoky, soot-soiled fire hose, he finds a burnt, blackened stick trapped inside. “That’s… read more…
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Cost increases forecast to exceed revenue growth for wood products
Canada’s wood products industry is benefiting from the ongoing recovery in the U.S. housing and a weaker Canadian dollar, according to… read more…
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Lumber recovery slow to take root in B.C.
This is not the forestry recovery that was hoped for. B.C.’s lumber production has long been considered a sector that… read more…
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Editorial: Quebec-Cree forestry deal is a step forward
The newly signed forestry agreement between the province of Quebec and the Grand Council of the Crees is a remarkable accomplishment.… read more…
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Forestry in Transition-COMMENT
The forest industry, much like the forests we rely on, is in a perpetual state of transition. Markets swing, customer… read more…
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Wildfires burning at double the rate compared to 2014
Cool, wet weather this weekend helped dampened some forest fires, but didn’t prevent new ones from starting. The province’s fire… read more…
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Red pines discovered in north are the oldest in Atlantic Canada
A couple of red pines in northeastern New Brunswick are the oldest of their kind in Atlantic Canada, by far,… read more…
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All you’ll ever need (or wish) to know about pickaroons
In yet another life (I have a checkered past) I worked in a sawmill situated on the margin of False… read more…
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Burning questions for leaders-Comment
While Canada’s politicians fiddle about on the barbecue circuit this summer, the country burns. By Monday afternoon, 5,041 wildland fires… read more…
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Two Sides reports interim success in anti-greenwash campaign
80% of organisations remove Greenwash following the latest Two Sides Anti-Greenwash Campaign Two Sides have been actively challenging organisations which… read more…
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Federal Government Invests in Science and Infrastructure Upgrades at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister… read more…
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Cree-Quebec forestry agreement is unacceptable, Innu say
A forestry agreement signed Monday halts a $180-million Cree lawsuit against the Quebec government. But one group was missing from the negotiation… read more…
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A Batman Suit From Tree Bark? This French Artist Made One
It’s a safe bet you never imagined you’d see a Batman suit made from tree bark. But that’s exactly what… read more…
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As power poles burn, SaskPower scrambles to make repairs
While northern Saskatchewan forest fires rage, SaskPower is struggling to keep up with the damage being done to its infrastructure. Last week,… read more…
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Western provinces struggling to find resources to fight wildfires
Forest fires raging in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia are taxing assets in those provinces and requiring firefighters, planes and… read more…
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Particleboard Plant Revamps for Pellet Production
A Northern Engineered Wood Products (NEWPRO) particleboard facility is filing a permit amendment to become a wood pellet manufacturing plant. … read more…