Articles
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Science helps trees adapt to new conditions of a changing climate
Canadian scientists are helping trees outrun climate change. “Trees are adapted to historical climate and the climate’s moving out from… read more…
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Lytton 1,300-hectare wildfire forces evacuation of some homes
The Lytton First Nations Band has issued an evacuation order for 10 homes and an alert for another 65 properties because of a fast-growing… read more…
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THE CANADA-USA SOFTWOOD LUMBER AGREEMENT EXPIRES IN 4 MONTHS
The granddaddy of all trade disputes is getting ready to rear it’s ugly head again. The current softwood lumber agreement… read more…
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$30-million investment to sustain B.C.’s coastal forestry
Premier Christy Clark, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson helped Lee Doney, chair, Western Forest Products, celebrate… read more…
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Western Forest Products to spend $30 million on Island sawmills
Western Forest Products is spending $30 million — most of it in Nanaimo — to upgrade three Vancouver Island sawmills.… read more…
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Greenpeace responds to ‘eco-terrorist’ portrayal
Greenpeace is fighting back after members of North Eastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA) likened the environmentalist group to “eco-terrorism.” During… read more…
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Activists vow to defend B.C’s Walbran Valley from new logging plans
When the “war in the woods” was in full swing in British Columbia, one of the front lines ran through… read more…
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The Greenest Workforce: Nicole Liebel’s story
The Possibilities Are Wide Open NICOLE LEIBEL “The better I do my job, the better everything else runs for everybody… read more…
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What’s Killing Forests in California?
More than 12 million trees have died in California. A combination of drought, heat, and insects may be to blame.… read more…
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CSRD director calls forest minister’s response disappointing
CSRD director Loni Parker spoke to the Revelstoke Mountaineer on why the CSRD will continue to campaign for enhanced community… read more…
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Corner Brook mill pensioners committee recommending denial of Kruger’s deferral request
Gerald Parsons is not happy with the process Kruger Inc. is again taking in its quest to modify pension payments… read more…
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The Greenest Work Force: Greg Oshust’s Story
Perfect job, perfect location Greg Oshust “It’s a great town and a great lifestyle. It’s the best place I’ve ever… read more…
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Nominations open for Forest Industry Aboriginal Business Award
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) today opened nominations for the… read more…
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Predicting Tree Mortality
A combination of drought, heat and insects is responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California,… read more…
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Little being done to prevent urban wildfires in B.C.
It’s the end of May and already the ponderosa pine forest around Peter Dooling’s Naramata residence, which he has named… read more…
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Husqvarna Continues Expansion of 500 Series
Professional landscapers and tree care experts demand durability, power and versatility from their power equipment products. Those attributes – plus… read more…
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Forest fires in Saskatchewan leave haze over Winnipeg
A number of fires burning along in Saskatchewan have left the sky over Winnipeg hazy. According to Environment Canada, a west… read more…
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The Greenest Work Force: EUGENE CARDINAL’s Story
The opportunity to grow a career Eugene cardinal “If you want to broaden your skills and advance your career, you… read more…
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Kicking ax: Women compete in lumberjack sports
Make no mistake, these women kick ax. Their T-shirts even say so. They fling their throwing axes 20 feet into… read more…
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Protests will follow if old-growth logging proceeds on Vancouver Island: group
A British Columbia forest company’s plan to log centuries-old cedar trees in southern Vancouver Island’s Walbran Valley cuts into the… read more…
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Canfor donates $9,000 to hospital ICU campaign
EKFH’s East Kootenay Regional Hospital ICU Redevelopment Campaign has received another major gift thanks to CANFOR. CANFOR’s East Kootenay Operations… read more…
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The Greenest Work Force: DALE BENCHARSKY’s Story
It doesn’t get better than this Dale Bencharsky “Helping people excel is the biggest kick i get out of my… read more…
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This Canadian company took a wood product once considered junk and turned it into a $2.3-billion business
Much like his company, Peter Wijnbergen doesn’t feel the need to keep a high profile. Wijnbergen, 58, works out of… read more…
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NS Woodlot owners deserve bigger piece of industry pie, association head says
It’s time for woodlot owners, the industry and governments to start thinking outside the woodbox. That’s the message guest speaker… read more…
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Evacuation in northern Sask. due to smokey forest fires
A First Nation in northern Saskatchewan evacuated 101 people Saturday due to smoke from forest fires. According to Lac La… read more…