Articles
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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…
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Madill back to manufacturing swing yarders
Madill Equipment, a Nicholson Manufacturing company, announced the completion of the first Madill 124 swing yarder to be manufactured in… read more…
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Biomass power play at risk
B.C.’s biomass energy sector believes it has a unique opportunity in the aftermath of the mountain pine beetle infestation that… read more…
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Comment: TLC has high hopes for Wildwood’s future
Of all the properties The Land Conservancy of B.C. holds, none is more complex than Wildwood, a 31-hectare woodlot known… read more…
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Tree planting teams awaiting official confirmation of Guinness World Record
The trees are in the ground; now it’s up to Guinness Worlds Record to confirm whether the multi-team tree planting… read more…
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Bamfield B.C kids help plant 40 millionth seedling
Students from Bamfield Community school helped make Vancouver Island a little bit greener in April with the planting of the… read more…
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B.C. Sending Personnel to Alberta to Help Fight Wildfires
In order to assist with the massive flames ravaging Northern Alberta, the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch is sending 88 personnel… read more…
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Opinion: Dead wood on forest floor poses greatest fire risk
The mountain pine beetle has severely affected pine forests across more than 25 million hectares (60 million acres) of western… read more…
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Municipal officials and forest industry unite to promote sustainable forestry
In an unprecedented move, elected municipal officials and forest industry representatives from Quebec and Ontario met in Ottawa today to… read more…
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Winnipeg’s urban forest a monoculture at risk of being wiped out by disease
In the wake of increasing threats to Winnipeg’s tree population, city officials undertook a massive project in 2009 to build… read more…
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Emerald ash borer continues to pose threat to Simcoe County trees
Simcoe County Forestry has launched a communications campaign to educate residents, municipalities and stakeholders about steps they can take to… read more…