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Sustainable forestry is about more than just trees: it’s also about culture, history and politics
Before one can even begin to discuss sustainable forestry on Haida Gwaii, the islands off the coast of British Columbia… read more…
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Dramatic video shows escape through raging wildfire
There is “no relief coming in the immediate future” for northern communities affected by forest fires, the provincial government says.… read more…
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Minister Rickford Announces Investment in First-of-its-Kind Forest Innovation in Dryden
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario,… read more…
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Chinese demand for U.S. hardwood soars to $1.53 bln
The export value of United States hardwood to China jumped 34 percent year-on-year in 2014 as the country increased its… read more…
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Mill hopes to process problematic juniper
Jack LeRoy held up a log-shaped object about a foot-and-a-half long, made of compressed wood chips, formed into a cylinder.… read more…
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Domtar’s effort to focus on handwriting wins Silver Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Project Learning Curve – a push by Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) to increase focus on handwriting and the research that… read more…
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Quota cut threatens Thurso sawmill
A West Quebec community fears the loss of 300 jobs on July 31 if a sawmill that is a major employer can’t reach an agreement… read more…
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Northern Pulp cleared to resume production after new gear passes inspection
Northern Pulp has been given the green light to resume production after a month-long shutdown to install equipment to reduce air… read more…
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Ontario-Québec Ministers Discuss Forestry Issues
Ontario and Québec forestry ministers met today to discuss forestry matters of mutual benefit and interest. In reaffirming their commitment… read more…
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BRIGHTON: Biomass merits need second look
Ratepayers received a small windfall in April from a surge in the use of natural gas to generate electrical power… read more…
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Chuck Chiang: Greening one of the world’s largest paper companies
In recent months, Asia Pulp & Paper, one of the largest multinationals in its sector, has been aggressively trying to… read more…
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Companies & Province Work To Help Vancouver Island Marmot
The Province is providing $135,000 to support the recovery of the Vancouver Island marmot over the next two years, with… read more…
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N.W.T. closes highways as forest fires intensify
The N.W.T. Department of Transportation closed two highways Saturday as a combination of lightning, hot, dry weather and high winds… read more…
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As forest fire season drags on, Yukon seeks drivers
Yukon Wildland Fire Management is looking for truck drivers to help move crews, vehicles and equipment around the territory. The agency… read more…
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Comox Fire deals with stubborn forest blaze
Comox Fire Rescue received a call on Sunday afternoon, June 21 of smoke in the North East Woods. A fire… read more…
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Meadow Creek Cedar plants trees despite licence problems
Meadow Creek Cedar is busy planting trees and doing road maintenance this summer in an attempt to reduce the liability… read more…
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Forest fire still burning by Harrison Lake, B.C.
A forest fire burning on the shores of Harrison Lake is still approximately 0.5 hectares in size as of this… read more…
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Value-added to B.C. wood facility to open
A new value-added wood product is set to be exported from the Alberni Valley this fall, Cantimber Biotech director of… read more…
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Wood marketing board directors fired after forest commission investigation
The directors of the York Sunbury Charlotte Forest Products Marketing Board have been “removed from office … for cause,” following an investigation by the… read more…
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Making the most of what you have
Robin Shackleton from Errington and Joe Young from Qualicum Beach are part of a movement. The local instrument makers are… read more…
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Forest NB comments on Auditor General’s report
In response to the Auditor General’s report tabled on June 23rd, the industry association, Forest NB, considers that the findings… read more…
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AG Kim MacPherson releases audits on health, silviculture
Auditor General Kim MacPherson has released a new report detailing audits into infection control in hospitals, as well as chapters on silviculture… read more…
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B.C. MLA addresses Elkford’s clear cutting concerns
MLA Bill Bennett was invited to the Elkford Lamplighter Pub on Wednesday, June 17 to discuss several issues, including Jemi… read more…
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Opponents block Wildwood move
Members of The Land Conservancy blocked a move that some say could have paved the way for the sale of… read more…
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B.C. frogs threatened as animal extinctions are on the rise
The Oregon Spotted Frog used to be common in the wetlands around the Fraser Valley but as their habitat turned… read more…