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Capturing the Full and Unrealized Value of Biofuels — Market Mechanisms are Needed
During the past decade, production of biofuels has gained momentum largely due to policies and mandates aimed at addressing energy… read more…
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Maine legislators push for expanded review of Canadian paper subsidies
As the Department of Commerce continues its investigation of Canadian subsidies within the supercalendered paper market, a trio of legislators… read more…
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Tembec’s Temiscaming Ontario cogen project is online, at budget
Tembec relates some of the challenges of bringing the company’s new turbine online in its quarterly report for the period… read more…
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Northwest Territories bracing for more wildfires after record-breaking 2014
The Northwest Territories is bracing for another hot wildfire season as a new report details last year’s record-breaking burns. “It’s… read more…
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Fighting forest fires can come with a big price tag for Ontario Muni.
The municipality of Oliver Paipoonge could on the hook for a bill totalling more than $10,000 to fight Monday’s brush… read more…
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13 new forest fires in Ontario over the past four days
Since Thursday, 13 new fires have been confirmed in the region says the MNR. Of these, four fires are still… read more…
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Northern Pulp to shut down to install air pollution equipment
Northern Pulp will shutdown its Pictou County paper mill on May 30 in order to install equipment to meet air pollution… read more…
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Henry Yorke Mann: An early proponent of ‘extreme wood’ design
Henry Yorke Mann figured among British Columbia’s pioneer organic architects, but of a markedly different strand from his more famous… read more…
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B.C. coastal community calls for end to logging in city
Powell River was founded by the timber industry, but the small Sunshine Coast community about 145 kilometres northwest of Vancouver… read more…
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Firefighters, water bombers control Stanley blaze as it approaches properties
In Thunder bay, Ontario a major brush fire near Stanley was threatening an area cemetery and a number of properties… read more…
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Cold winter proves hard on forestry sector, Tembec posts big loss
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The… read more…
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Catalyst Paper re-launches Coated Paper Line-up
Catalyst is pleased to launch our new coated product line-up. Since purchasing mills in Biron, Wisconsin and Rumford, Maine, Catalyst… read more…
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Earthworm invasion: Study forecasts rise of worms in northern boreal forest
Invasive earthworms are attacking the boreal forest, with new research predicting how quickly one species is spreading in northeastern Alberta.… read more…
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FPInnovations names new VP of Business Development
FPInnovationshas announced the appointment of Charles Gagnon as Vice President,Business Development,effective today. Mr. Gagnon comes to FPInnovations after a 17-year career in… read more…
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Yukon looking at big moves in biomass
The Yukon government is looking at plans to develop biomass energy to help lower their fossil fuel imports to the… read more…
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Florida Avocado trees dying of fungus may be saved by drones
Dogs and drones may be the best hope for Florida avocado trees that are being threatened by a fungus-spreading beetle. The… read more…
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California drought killed 12 million forest trees since last year
An estimated 12 million trees across California’s forestlands have died over the past year because of extreme drought conditions, according… read more…
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Ontario mill workers accept labour contract
Northwestern Ontario’s recovering forestry sector continues to be reflected in solid contracts for mill and logging workers, even though it… read more…
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Tembec says quarter weaker than expected
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The… read more…
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B.C. logging exhibits draw public
The Interior Logging Association’s conference and trade show is back bigger and better. The 57th annual event runs from Thursday… read more…
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Spruce budworm study aided by citizen science program
Forestry scientists are looking for the help of New Brunswickers to track spruce budworm populations as an outbreak in Quebec… read more…
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Stella-Jones to buy ONT wood treatment company – shares surge
Stella-Jones is expanding its wood treating capabilities for the residential lumber market, saying it has signed a letter of intent… read more…
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Chamber lays out position supporting Northern Pulp
The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce says it supports Northern Pulp and the province’s decision to close the treatment facility… read more…
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Yukon government proposes biomass energy strategy
From the wood-powered steamboats that once plied the Yukon River to the high-efficiency home wood stove, Yukoners have long relied… read more…
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Canfor Pulp Products inc. announces first quarter 2015 results
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. reported net income of $28.0 million, or $0.40 per share, for the first quarter of 2015,… read more…