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What Falling Estimates & Price Mean for Resolute Forest Products – Tale of the Tape
Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can… read more…
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Paper renaissance: $270 million expansion planned for Tenn. paper mill
A few years ago, the future of the Resolute Forest Products pulp and paper mill here was shaky as it… read more…
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Changes in forest structure affect bees and other pollinators
Over the past century, many forests have shifted from open to closed canopies. The change in forest structure could be… read more…
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Vancouver architecture firm proposes timber skyscraper for Paris skyline
Vancouver architect Michael Green, who co-wrote the book on building skyscrapers out of wood timbers, has a role in an… read more…
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Northern Pulp mill could resume production by end of June
The Northern Pulp mill in Pictou County will return to production by the end of the month, according to the company’s communication… read more…
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Western premiers talking diversification in light of low oil prices
Canada’s western premiers discussed ways to diversify their economies in light of plunging oil prices during a teleconference call Monday.… read more…
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Resolute Forest commits $270 million for bathroom tissue, paper towel plant
Resolute Forest Products Inc. (TSX:RFP) says it’s getting into the paper towel and bathroom tissue business. The company says demand… read more…
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$200K spent on Roddickton,NL wood pellet plant justified, says manager
The manager of a wood pellet plant on the Northern Peninsula says a 2014 government loan was necessary even though the plant didn’t… read more…
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Yukon sets forest fire record for May
May was a record month for wildfires in Yukon, says Yukon Wildland Fire Management Information officer George Maratos. “We had 17 new starts… read more…
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No new land-use plan for Macpherson, minister says
There won’t be a new land-use plan or a moratorium on logging on Mount Macpherson, says Steve Thomson, the Minister… read more…
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High-capacity batteries made from wood pulp
Ever heard of a battery made of wood pulp? Here is one, developed by researchers from KTH Royal Institute of… read more…
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We have had discussions with RenTech’: Holson rep
Company says not locked into anything, still chasing full pellet production While the political storm continued around them this week,… read more…
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Northern Pulp Mill behind schedule installing anti-emissions technology
The Northern Pulp Mill in Pictou County, N.S. is about to shutdown temporarily for changes aimed at bringing it in-line… read more…
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777-year-old tree is a babe in Muir Woods
The tallest redwood tree in Muir Woods — a giant that was assumed to have sprouted up to 1,500 years… read more…
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Prescribed fire goes ahead as planned in Jasper
The prescribed burn in Jasper National Park went ahead as planned and the burn so far accomplished all objectives. Jasper… read more…
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Development pits jobs against the environment in B.C.’s Howe Sound
Creeping along the base of a cliff in his small open boat John Buchanan is metres from the rock face,… read more…
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Eight new forest fires in the Fort Nelson area
The Prince George Fire Centre is dealing with a number of forest fires in the Fort Nelson area. The Fire… read more…
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FPAC LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEW CEO
The Board of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is launching an executive search for a new President and… read more…
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El Nino ignites Western Canada wildfire season
Experts are blaming El Nino for speeding up nature’s clock and forcing firefighters to deploy weeks ahead of normal to… read more…
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NL pays out again for Holson Forest Products
Department says negotiations with RenTech still include Roddickton-based company The provincial government paid about $185,000 last year to help the… read more…
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Pulp mill gets new Nova Scotia order
On Thursday morning, acting environment minister Mark Furey issued an order stating Northern Pulp is not allowed to restart operations… read more…
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Portland, NL resident wins fight to reinstate timber licence
A few months ago he had a plane ticket purchased and was contemplating leaving his home, family and friends behind.… read more…
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Comment: Benefits of clear-cut logging
Having watched the forested slopes of Mount Elphinstone since 1930, having hiked through old growth, second growth and clear-cuts and… read more…
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Alberta wildfires ‘invaluable’ experience for P.E.I. firefighters
Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell says he’s pleased two Island firefighters will be helping to battle the… read more…
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New broad approach to managing publicly-owned forest resources
Ben Parfit’s paper: Managing BC’s Forests For a Cooler Planet: Carbon Storage, Sustainable Jobs and Conservation will provide lots to… read more…