Articles
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Trans-Pacific Partnership talks: Canada, Japan at odds over B.C. timber
One of Canada’s most protected industries — British Columbia timber — has been targeted by Japan in the massive Trans-Pacific… read more…
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Beyond Question Period —a key Parliamentary committee issues smart report on the forest sector.
Preparing for Question Period by crafting questions and practicing the barbs and retorts is part of the process. The theatre… read more…
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A Glowing Way to Monitor Forest Health
A faint glow emitted from plants during photosynthesis could be key to measuring the health of large areas of forests… read more…
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Woodland organizations making change happen: deMarsh
Woodlot owner organizations are “about making change happen,” according to Canadian Federation of Woodland Owners (CFWO) President Peter deMarsh. He… read more…
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B.C. roasts thanks to bad forest policy and climate change
Provincial fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek wasn’t encouraging when he said, a couple of days ago: “There’s no relief in sight in the… read more…
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Fire evacuation largest in Saskatchewan’s history
It’s being called the largest evacuation in Saskatchewan’s history. As forest fires rage on in the northern part of the… read more…
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Province will pursue those who start wildfires in BC
As the majority of fires burning in BC, including two on Vancouver Island, are deemed to be human-caused, the Province… read more…
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B.C. asks for help as wildfires rage across province
The provincial government has put in a request for help from other provinces as firefighters struggle to get B.C.’s wildfires… read more…
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Domtar Dryden developing stronger pulp
Domtar’s Dryden Mill is launching new technology to expand markets for its pulp production. The company’s $4-million investment will launch… read more…
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Fires raging across B.C. as concern for the summer deepens
There were at least 21 fires that started in British Columbia on Sunday. There were 36 Saturday. There were 32… read more…
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Satellite view shows massive plume of wildfire smoke over Metro Vancouver
NASA satellites are keeping a close watch on the massive wildfires burning in southern British Columbia. A satellite captured today’s… read more…
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J.D. Irving, Canadian Forest Service develop advanced seedlings
J.D. Irving Limited’s partnership with Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service has led to the commercial development of advanced tree… read more…
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Saskatchewan wildfires force nearly 8,000 people out of homes
The military has been called in to help care for 7,900 people from a northern Saskatchewan community that includes the… read more…
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Alberta battles wildfires, takes in Saskatchewan evacuees
A forecast for lower temperatures and slower wind speeds may aid firefighters battling an out-of control wildfire near North Tallcree… read more…
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Canadian lumber market is back on the beam
A steady rebound in U.S. housing activity over the next two years will spell much better times for North American… read more…
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Haze from fires blankets B.C.’s south coast
Haze from forest fires blanketed much of the Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland on Sunday morning. Ash can be… read more…
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Pallet wars: corrugated industry tries to edge out wood pallets
Pity the lowly wood pallet. Nobody thinks about it. But it does so much work. Most merchandise in supermarkets and… read more…
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Former Employees Who Purchased Closed Virginia Sawmill Find Success
Focusing on grade lumber and high quality production, former employees purchase and restart Virginia sawmill. New owners explain the process… read more…
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Weyerhaeuser’s Investment Value Weakens on Dicey Future
Management believes that gradual recovery in the U.S. housing market as well as timber supply shortage in Canada will boost… read more…
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Forest fire season much busier than last year; 57 blazes currently burning
Though there has been more forest fire activity so far this year than in 2014, it hasn’t been above average.… read more…
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Resolute given one-year extension to regain FSC certification on Quebec land
Resolute Forest Products has received a one-year extension to secure confirmation from an independent auditor that it is using responsible… read more…
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Sask. government’s 20 km firefighting policy criticized
With wildfires threatening towns and villages across northern Saskatchewan, the mayor of La Loche is criticizing the provincial government for not fighting them more aggressively. There have… read more…
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Alberta warns hot, windy weather could make wildfires in forest zone worse
The Alberta government is warning that the weather is pushing the threat of wildfires in forested areas to extreme levels. The… read more…
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COUNCIL SEEKS UNRELEASED FUNDS FROM PROVINCE
The city of Prince George is calling on the province to release 800 million dollars in funding that was promised… read more…
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Jack M. Mintz: TPP should raze forest protectionism
With fast-track approval by the U.S. Congress, President Obama moves ahead with one of his most important initiatives of this… read more…